Operations Program Manager

THE ROLE

As a Program Manager on the Operations Program Management team, you will drive operational excellence to scale Everpure's global demand footprint. Positioned at the heart of our operations, you will lead high-impact cross-functional initiatives spanning Engineering, Product Management, and Production. By seamlessly bridging new product introduction with long-term sustaining operations, you directly safeguard product quality, optimize supply chain resiliency, and maximize operational efficiency worldwide.

WHAT YOU'll DO

• Drive Post-GA Program Execution & Sourcing: Partner with NPI Program Managers, Engineering, and Production teams to manage programs post-pilot, executing Post-GA qualifications, second-site bring-ups, and component second-sourcing builds to ensure uninterrupted global supply.
• Optimize Product Transitions & Financial Performance: Direct sustaining and component End-of-Life (EOL) and Last-Time-Buy (LTB) activities to accelerate time-to-market (TTM) while systematically minimizing excess and obsolete (E&O) inventory risks and costs.
• Scale Operational Infrastructure: Lead cross-functional process and tool improvement initiatives that streamline workflows, remove operational bottlenecks, and establish scalable operational frameworks to support company growth.
• Deliver Strategic Visibility & Alignment: Build dynamic program dashboards, portals, and metric frameworks to communicate strategy, operational risks, and mitigation plans transparently to executives and cross-functional partners.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Proven Program & Lifecycle Leadership: Expertise leading complex manufacturing programs, component sourcing strategies, and product transitions from pilot phase through end-of-life in fast-paced technical environments.
• Deep Operations & Manufacturing Acumen: Operational knowledge spanning manufacturing processes, schedule management, material flow, daily production target setting, and cost estimation.
• Cross-Functional Influence & Collaboration: Exceptional communication skills with a track record of establishing high-trust working relationships, influencing cross-functional stakeholders, and driving alignment across engineering and operations teams.
• End-to-End Ownership & Problem Solving: Demonstrated ability to take complete ownership of complex operational challenges, mitigate risks proactively, and deliver measurable results in rapidly growing environments.

We are primarily an in-office environment and therefore, you will be expected to work from the Santa Clara office in compliance with Pure's policies, unless you are on PTO, or work travel, or other approved leave.