Senior Production Program Manager, Barracuda

Highlights

• Oversee manufacturing lifecycle for Barracuda autonomous systems.
• Drive production efficiency and scale from prototype to full production.
• Shape future military capabilities with cutting-edge autonomy tech.

Ideal candidate

Gritty operations leader with deep manufacturing background who thrives in fast-paced environments and cares about scaling cutting-edge defense technology from prototype to production.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Operations Management or related field
• 8+ years of experience in operations program management, production, manufacturing, preferably in defense, aerospace, or complex hardware industries
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, supply chain management, and production workflows
• Experience launching new products with condensed timelines
• Experience with project management methodologies (Agile, Lean, TPS, Six Sigma, etc.)
• Proficiency in project management tools (Jira, Confluence, MS Project, Gantt Charts)
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills
• Strong communication and leadership abilities to influence and align cross functional teams
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with evolving priorities
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. security clearance