# Program Operations Manager - Alpha at Firefly Aerospace

- Company: Firefly Aerospace
- What the company does: Firefly Aerospace engages in providing economical and convenient access to space for small payloads through the design, manufacture, and operation of reliable launch vehicles. Backed by Space Capital.
- Company website: https://fireflyspace.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: Briggs, TX
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-10-28
- Apply by: 2026-12-12
- Apply: https://fireflyspace.wd115.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Firefly/job/Briggs-TX/Program-Operations-Manager---Alpha_JR100272?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/firefly-aerospace-program-operations-manager-alpha/

## About the role

The Program Operations Manager is responsible for coordinating with the Program, Manufacturing Teams, and Functional Partners to ensure quality, schedule, and cost commitments are met. The POM is responsible for developing and implementing production operations strategies to ensure products are manufacturable, meet cost and throughput requirements supporting the company's growth. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Primary interface between the program team and the factory leadership team, responsible for flowing all program priorities & requirements on programs that have a planned transition to Operations
- Supporting proposal generation and contract-funded product development efforts
- Provides active support to Supply Chain Management by working with program on identified materials constraints and logistics problems to ensure availability of materials and timely and effective operations
- Collaborates with Manufacturing and Supply Chain to develop capital strategy in support of program and factory objectives
- Provides budget allocation by factory for tooling, material, direct labor, support labor
- Provides should cost allocation by deliverable (e.g. Miranda Engine)


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