Senior Product Operations Manager
Job Description
Own day-to-day factory deployment operations for Factory X at Apex Technology, Inc., coordinating schedules, teams, logistics, and partner readiness.
Responsibilities
- Own the master schedule across all factories; build and maintain detailed project schedules using input from Apex and partners
- Stagger project kickoffs to keep deployment work at a steady, sustainable pace
- Track partner facility and construction timelines; trigger the right actions across Export, Supply Chain, and Production when dates shift
- Identify schedule conflicts, risks, and dependencies early; keep leadership informed with options, regular status updates, and recommended resolutions
- Lead the train-the-trainer approach so deployment teams are ready at the moment each factory build completes
- Own logistics for deployed teams, including visas, housing, relocation, travel, and day-to-day operational needs
- Partner with HR, Export, and functional leadership to place the right people at the right time; manage a comprehensive resource plan across the portfolio
- Support the Sr. Director with program execution across sites through standup, build, and ramp; manage the transition to a dedicated Mission Manager and sustainment team for steady-state production
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations, business, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- 8+ years of experience in program management, operations, or manufacturing
- Proven ability to build and own schedules across multiple projects or sites
- Experience coordinating across many teams and outside partners without direct authority over them
- Comfort managing logistics for people moving between sites, including relocation, housing, and travel
- Strong written and verbal communication; able to brief stakeholders at multiple levels with clear status
- Comfort with ambiguity and willingness to get hands-on in a fast-growing company
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed
Preferred
- Experience standing up or scaling a factory, production line, or new site
- Experience with international deployments, including work with export controls or global mobility
- Experience working with visa and immigration processes alongside HR or legal teams
- Experience with training or workforce readiness programs
- Background in space, defense, or other regulated industries
- PMP or similar certification
Benefits
- Equity in Apex
- 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents, plus $100k life insurance at no cost
- Comprehensive PTO: starting at 15 days vacation, growing to 20+ days annually, plus 10 paid holidays
- Competitive 401(k) plan: 100% match on first 3%, 50% match on next 2%
- 8 weeks paid parental leave
- Childcare reimbursement up to $350/day for work-related travel
- Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks
- Monthly office socials, pickleball tournaments, run club, and gatherings for you and your family
- Your dream desk setup
- World-class Playa Vista office
- Real impact opportunity
Compensation and Additional Information
- Salary range: USD 180,000 - 220,000 per year
- Compensation ranges are set by role, level, location, and alignment with market data
- Specific level and base pay are determined case by case and may vary based on skills, education, experience, technical capabilities, and internal equity
- Full-time hires may be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of stock options, in addition to medical, dental, vision coverage, and a 401(k) retirement plan
ITAR Requirements
- Apex work is governed by U.S. export control laws, including ITAR and EAR
- Applicants must either qualify as a U.S. Person or be able to obtain required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of Commerce, or another applicable U.S. government agency
- U.S. Person includes a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident (green card holder), refugee admitted under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or asylum granted under 8 U.S.C. § 1158
Equal Opportunity Employer
- Apex Technology, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
- Candidates and employees are evaluated based on merit, qualifications, and performance
- Discrimination is not permitted based on race, color, gender, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status