Program Operations Manager Job at Mach Industries (Huntington Beach)

Job Description

Mach Industries is seeking a Program Operations Manager – Flight Test & Demonstrations to own coordination, planning, and execution overhead currently distributed across Flight Operations leadership, Product, and Engineering teams. This role sits at the intersection of flight operations and the rest of the company, providing dedicated ownership of the planning, coordination, documentation, and execution mechanics required to run tests, demos, and exercises reliably and professionally.

Job Responsibility

Coordinate flight test, demonstration, and exercise activities at the customer, range, and partner interface, ensuring external requirements, constraints, and timelines are understood and integrated into internal planning
Build and maintain integrated visibility into test, demo, and exercise schedules, highlighting dependencies, conflicts, and readiness issues for Flight Operations and Engineering leadership
Serve as the central coordination point for external-facing operational planning, ensuring alignment between customer and range expectations and internal execution owners
Act as the primary flight operations point of contact for ranges, customers, and partners during tests, demos, and exercises
Coordinate range onboarding, approvals, access, and operational requirements for new and existing test sites
Support customer-facing preparation and execution by coordinating required documentation, briefings, and operational materials in partnership with Flight Operations and Engineering
Represent Mach Industries at customer and range planning conferences (e.g., IPCs, MPCs, FPCs), coordinating flight operations requirements, timelines, and documentation in advance of tests, demonstrations, and exercises
Own and track documentation required for flight operations, tests, demos, and exercises, including range packages, safety documentation, and regulatory approvals
Coordinate export, shipping, and compliance artifacts such as hazard approvals, DD1750s, IATT documentation, and international shipment requirements
Ensure required paperwork is complete, accurate, and submitted on schedule to support planned operations
Track cross-functional action items related to flight operations, tests, demos, and exercises across Engineering, Flight Operations, and supporting teams
Identify blocked, delayed, or at-risk tasks and work with appropriate owners to develop and drive resolution paths
Improve operational coordination processes, templates, and documentation to reduce friction and repeated failure modes
Track high-level costs associated with tests, demos, and exercises in coordination with Flight Operations and Product
Compare actuals against estimates or quotes for paid demonstrations and exercises
Provide visibility into operational cost drivers and resource constraints to inform planning and decision-making

Requirements

Experience in program management, operations, or project coordination within defense, aerospace, or other highly regulated technical environments
Demonstrated experience interfacing with external stakeholders such as customers, test ranges, government organizations, or operational partners
Strong familiarity with operational documentation, approval workflows, and compliance requirements for fielded or test activities
Proven ability to manage multiple parallel efforts, track complex dependencies, and drive follow-through across cross-functional teams
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce clear operational documentation, schedules, and status updates
High degree of ownership, judgment, and comfort operating in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
Willingness to travel as required to support tests, demonstrations, and exercises

Nice to have

Prior military experience or extensive experience supporting military customers, exercises, or test programs
Experience working with flight operations, test organizations, or fielded technical systems
Familiarity with range operations, range approval processes, or operating on DoD or private test sites
Experience coordinating international operations, export-controlled activities, or complex shipping and logistics efforts
Background in finance, cost tracking, or operational budgeting
Experience improving operational processes and coordination workflows

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healthcare, dental and vision plans
retirement savings
paid time off
funds for continuing education, training, and career growth

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