Senior Operations Program Manager

Overview In this role you will lead complex new product introductions and oversee the full product development lifecycle. You will align engineering, manufacturing, QA, and procurement to meet product goals and optimize lifecycle builds. You will develop tooling, budgets, forecasts, and sourcing strategies while assessing BOM structures and schedules with AI-driven insights. You will mitigate risks, report progress to executives, and help drive operational excellence in a high-impact, cross-functional environment. This is an opportunity to shape how we bring innovative satellite technology to market at Hughes Network Systems. Compensation / Benefitsversatile health perksflexible spending accountsHSA401(k) with company matchESPPflexible time away plan ResponsibilitiesLead NPI projects from initiation to closure across cross-functional teamsDrive cross-functional alignment among Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, and ProcurementDevelop production tooling, budgets, forecasts, and sourcing strategies to optimize lifecycle buildsAnalyze BOM structures and material costs to ensure manufacturing readinessLeverage AI-driven predictive tools to optimize production schedulesIdentify and mitigate operational risks and troubleshoot challengesProvide regular progress updates to executive leadership Key requirementsBachelor in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field5+ years of experience in operations program management5+ years of experience in managing NPI processes and product lifecycle builds5+ years of experience leading cross-functional project teams across engineering, procurement, and operationsProficiency in SAP and advanced MS Office skillsExperience with BOM reviews, manufacturing readiness, and cost target settingExcellent communication and stakeholder managementCollaborative problem-solvingStrategic thinking and risk awarenessNPI lifecycle managementBOM analysis and manufacturing cost optimizationAI-driven forecasting and workflow optimization