Firefly Aerospace
Program Operations Manager - Alpha
Briggs, TX · Manager · Full-time · Posted Oct 28, 2026
- Experience
- 10 years of relevant experience with a university degree, or 7 years with an advanced degree in a related field, or 14 years in the absence of a degree.
- Education
- University degree, or an advanced degree in a related field; in the absence of a degree, 14 years of relevant experience.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be 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 required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
About the job
Coordinates program and factory operations for the Alpha program, developing production strategies and managing cost, schedule, quality, and manufacturing readiness throughout the product lifecycle.
What you'll do
- Aligns program priorities and requirements with factory leadership and coordinates cross-functional support to meet program commitments.
- Monitors operations cost and schedule, supports proposals and material availability, and coordinates budgets, capacity, and capital planning.
- Leads production readiness reviews and improvement activities focused on yield, defects, and producibility.
What they ask for
- Wide-ranging program leadership or manufacturing operations experience; understanding of the product design process.
- Experience in manufacturing, transition to production, and production ramp.
- Self-directed leadership, change management, and ability to handle ambiguity; proven budget management experience.
- Experience with manufacturing automation concepts and implementation.
Nice to have
- Experience developing complex proposals and Basis of Estimate; experience as a people leader.
- Understanding of Lean Application / Six Sigma; ERP experience, with Odoo noted as a plus.
Tools
Odoo
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