Process Transformation Manager

About the role

The Space Division Engineering team is growing the Governance function of the group, looking to identify a process-driven individual to lead the infrastructure creation, BMDL revision coordination, updated checklist implementation, and training associated with all the process changes necessary to achieve CMMI level three process control at the division.

Responsibilities

• Create and deploy an organization change management strategy across engineering and other impacted functions that drives the behavioral changes required for effective deployment of our Digital Engineering strategies.
• Process Development, Change Management, Maintenance, Training, and Continuous Improvement across the division.
• Improve Engineering efficiency required to deliver technical definitions through the application of modern technologies and improved processes impacting all engineering functions.
• Manage the team expenses to meet budget commitments for the department(s) and collection of Digital Engineering programs/projects.
• Manage overall team performance and individual employee satisfaction through the Engineering Transformation team, HR business partners and SDG ELT (Engineering Leadership Team).
• Identify and resolve resource and process gaps with SDG ELT and Transformation Office teams to align with business objectives and improve overall program and product life cycle performance.
• Prepare and brief executive leadership teams (External Customers, Divisions) on the proposed and delivered value of the engineering transformation strategic initiatives.
• Represent SDG ELT interests from a business and an engineering standpoint across all Aerospace and Defense related business entities sharing lessons learned and enabling enterprise process improvements through Digital Engineering.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• A minimum of 7 years of prior relevant experience
• Proven track record of leading change and driving improvement in business/operations performance
• Demonstrated business acumen, with the ability to engage the right organizational resources to quickly and effectively resolve customer problems
• Strong leader of people and team builder, as well as an excellent communicator at all levels both internally and externally
• Relevant industry experience is highly desirable

Qualifications

• Proven capabilities in managing and working collaboratively with a varied stakeholder base
• Experience in budgeting and cost control management
• Strong analytical abilities and ability to prioritize, coordinate and manage complex operational issues and processes
• Demonstrated experience in enacting lean manufacturing strategies and continuous improvement
• Ability to influence all functions within the Business Unit that impact operations

Skills

• Process leadership
• Change management
• Team building
• Communication skills
• Business acumen
• Leadership

Benefits

• Financial Rewards: great compensation package, bonus opportunities, matching 401k, and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations)
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program, relocation assistance
• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages
• Culture: Warm, respectful, family-like environment driven by our 12 core values. Multiple Employee Resource Groups led by our employees, open and welcoming to all

Pay

Buffalo, NY: $125,000.00–$160,000.00 Annually

Schedule

Onsite – Buffalo, NY