Program Operations Manager, Growth

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. Manage and report short- and long-term cost, schedule, execution planning, forecasting, and productivity for supplier capacity investments .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeMcKinney • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $86,800 - $165,200 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing supplier performance, financial metrics, and project management within the Aerospace or Defense industry, while ensuring compliance with government regulations. Proven ability to develop risk mitigation strategies and deliver effective presentations to stakeholders.

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Supplier ManagementProject ManagementFinancial Metrics AnalysisGovernment Regulations ComplianceCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Cost ManagementSchedule ManagementExecution PlanningRisk MitigationSupplier Performance MonitoringBudget ManagementResource PlanningProposal ReviewsContract ComplianceEVMS

Soft Skills

Excellent Reporting SkillsVerbal CommunicationVisual Presentation SkillsTeam LeadershipProblem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Active U.S. Government Issued Security ClearanceCurrent Secret Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Aerospace IndustryDefense IndustrySupply ChainOperationsFinanceFAR/DFARITAR/EARTINASupplier Capacity InvestmentsBest Value Source Selections

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and report short- and long-term cost, schedule, execution planning, forecasting, and productivity for supplier capacity investments
Manage sourcing, capital, and capacity strategies to increase supplier production deliveries within requested timelines
Develop and execute risk/opportunity plans to meet program objectives
Identify supply gaps and strategies to address them
Manage budget, schedule, and resource plans
Deliver verbal and visual presentations to internal stakeholders, executive leadership, and customers
Ensure cross-functional collaboration and support escalation efforts to remove barriers and achieve program objectives
Participate in supplier engagements and reviews to ensure supplier performance to milestones
Monitor and proactively address cost, schedule, quality, EVMS, and financial metrics
Flow down Supplier Management Best Practices, including risk mitigation and subcontract management plans
Travel to key suppliers to support program growth strategy
Liaise between operations, supply base, supply chain, engineering, and Growth program management on supplier capacity, facility changes, and investments
Coordinate with internal supply chain, engineering, and program management teams on technical or delivery concerns and solution strategies
Work primarily at supplier locations and travel domestically at least 80% of the time

Requirements

What you’ll need

A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience
Experience in supply chain, finance, operations, project management, and/or program management role
Experience managing supplier performance relative to financials, performance metrics, and/or contract compliance
Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance required prior to start date
U.S. citizenship required
Current Secret security clearance
Operations and/or supply chain experience in the Aerospace or Defense Industry preferred
Supplier management experience, including PO placement, proposal reviews, Best Value Source Selections, and Competition preferred
Experience with government regulations such as FAR/DFAR, ITAR/EAR, and TINA preferred
Excellent reporting skills and experience leading and/or participating in cross-functional teams preferred
Ability to travel domestically at least 80% of the time

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Flexible work schedules
Employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program
Parental leave
Paid time off
Holidays
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available
Relocation assistance not available