Principal Operations Program Manager
Mercury Systems
Hudson, NH · Posted November 6, 2026
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About the job
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
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