CareerPlan

Production Program Manager, NPI

Waltham, MA (WMA-01)Full-time$146k–$194k2026-11-05 → 2026-11-11
Security clearance required

Core

Lead production design readiness and continuous improvement for advanced defense technologies, ensuring successful product launches and scaling to full-rate production.

Role type

Senior Program Manager, New Product Introduction (NPI)

Builds

Advanced defense systems powered by Lattice OS (AI, computer vision, sensor fusion)

Domain

Defense / Aerospace / Complex Hardware

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Operations program management, production scaling, supply chain capability, risk management, budget control, resource allocation, project management methodologies (Agile, Lean, Six Sigma), ERP/MRP/MES/PLM systems

Preferred skills

Experience in defense, aerospace, or complex hardware industries

Responsibilities

Lead production design readiness for NPI programs, drive continuous improvement initiatives, develop production readiness plans, coordinate cross-functional teams, identify and mitigate project risks, monitor project budgets, ensure resource allocation

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC