Staff Production Program Manager, Barracuda

Highlights

• Oversee Barracuda manufacturing from prototype to full-scale production.
• Drive efficiency and cost initiatives powered by Lattice OS autonomy.
• Shape future military capabilities amid strategic competition.

Ideal candidate

A gritty, determined operations leader who thrives in fast-paced settings and cares about turning prototypes into scalable, efficient production to advance defense capabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Operations Management or related field
• 12+ 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