The Senior Director of Program Operations Excellence is responsible for understanding and executing the Mission Division strategies and annual operating plan (AOP). This person will also be responsible for aligning the Division/BU strategies with the manufacturing center of excellence roadmaps and ensure successful execution of all programs throughout their lifecycle. This includes goal setting, career counseling, compensation planning and employee training and development, ensuring achievement of diversity within the organization. This person will frequently interact with program leaders, engineering, finance, quality, supply chain and manufacturing to achieve the goals and objectives of the organization.

Increase your chances of an interview by reading the following overview of this role before making an application. The ideal candidate will possess the demonstrated skills and experience necessary to perform in the technical, program and manufacturing leadership roles. The preferred candidate must be capable of working beyond the typical 40 hour work week, travel domestically and internationally to support our global sites. Job Responsibility: AOP planning and execution Define program 5 year roadmap and ensure communication with factories and execution team Proposal strategy development for build plans and execution deliverables Support contract negotiations where applicable for execution content Maintain firm and non firm sales loads Program make/buy/where process coordination Monitoring program budgets and resources, ensuring financial sustainability of programs, and taking corrective action when necessary Analyzing data to identify opportunities for improvement in existing processes Collaborating with other departments to ensure cross-functional communication, coordination, and alignment on program goals Ensuring that all program activities comply with relevant regulations, policies, and procedures, and identifying areas for improvement Measuring and reporting on program impact and effectiveness, and using data analysis to continuously improve program performance Building relationships with external stakeholders, including donors, partners, and other organizations, to leverage support for programs and advance program goals Engage with senior management to provide regular updates on program operations and seek guidance on strategic direction and goals Required Qualification: A minimum of 14 years of demonstrated successful experience working within a manufacturing business with a minimum of 8 years of manufacturing and/or program management experience Experience with the financial impact of decisions on the organization budget and the division/program Bachelor's degree in a related field; Master's degree preferred Strong leadership and demonstrated experience developing leaders across the organization through active real time coaching Has advance knowledge of program and project management principals, practices and tools Ability to think strategically, prioritize effectively, and manage multiple projects and deadlines Experience with estimate of completion and lean application "This position requires the ability to obtain a government security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens." #LI-SM1 Additional Information Mercury considers a variety of factors to determine individual base salary offers to candidates, including: * the role and related responsibilities; * education, training, skills and certifications; * internal equity with others employed by Mercury in similar roles; * geographic location; and * alignment with market data. In addition to base salary, Mercury provides a variety of benefits for team members including: * bonus opportunities (or special incentives for sales positions); * health, life and disability insurance; * company-paid holidays and time off; * discounted employee stock purchase plan; * tuition reimbursement; and * access to professional development and personal wellness platforms including LinkedIn Learning, Headspace, Aaptiv and Virgin Pulse. Team members at the Director or Vice President level are also eligible to receive annual stock-based awards. Mercury offers a 9/80 alternative work schedule that provides employees more opportunity for work/ life balance (available based off location) Security Clearance None Export Requirements This position may require you to access information that is subject to U.S. export regulations. You may only access such information if you are a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual. Why Mercury? Why should you join Mercury Systems? Mercury Systems is a technology company that makes the world a safer, more secure place. We push processing power to the tactical edge, making the latest commercial technologies profoundly more accessible for today's most challenging aerospace and defense missions. From silicon to system scale, Mercury enables customers to accelerate innovation and turn data into decision superiority. Headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, Mercury employs more than 2,300 people in 24 locations worldwide. To learn more, visit mrcy.com Our Culture We are committed to making Mercury a great place to work, no matter where our employees are located. We offer a casual and enjoyable atmosphere that allows employees to learn and grow. We help and care for one another and work as one to achieve results for us and for our customers. We value communication and transparency, and strive to foster two-way dialogue at all levels of the organization. We are committed to lifelong learning, offering comprehensive skills training and tuition reimbursement. Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or you are an experienced professional, it's important to us that you feel recognized and rewarded for your contributions. Mercury Systems is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, creed, citizenship, disability, protected veteran or marital status. As an equal opportunity employer, Mercury Systems is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the number below. Mercury Systems, Inc. is an American multinational Tier 2 aerospace and defense technology company. Notice Talentify is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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