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Principal Operations Program Manager

Mercury Systems
Hudson, NH Full Time
POSTED ON 10/14/2026 CLOSED ON 10/24/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Operations Program Manager position at Mercury Systems?

Mercury is looking for an experienced Principal Operations Program Manager to serve as the bridge between Operations and the P&L for sustaining programs in the Compute line of business, accountable for EAC’s, Operations BOE in support of proposals, and overall operational performance.

 

Job Responsibilities:

  • Serve as main point of contact for operations into the Integrated Program Team for sustaining programs – from material procurement through hardware delivery
  • Utilize robust framework for assessing operations content on EAC’s, including risk & opportunity evaluation
  • Manage basis of estimate process for proposal activities

Required Qualifications:

  • Experience communicating complex concepts or ideas in a clear and concise manner to various levels of internal & external stakeholders
  • Experienced with Operations Basis of Estimates, to include experience with quick turn requirements to support labor and material requirements, and process improvements as needed.
  • Detail oriented approach to assessing program health, risks & opportunities
  • Experience managing a budget
  • Proficient in ERP/MRP systems
  • Background in at least one of the following: manufacturing, operations, supply chain, planning, program management, process engineering
  • Experience working in an IPT structure
  • Experience leading teams and succeeding in a matrixed environment
  • Ability to work in a hybrid environment, based in Hudson, NH
  • Willingness to travel >25%, with expectation for high level of travel up front

Preferred Qualification:

  • Experience with DoD & Aerospace Industries
  • Proficient in Earned Value Management
  • Working knowledge of PowerBI, Mendix & advanced excel tools

This position requires 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 as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. government.

 

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