Operations Business Manager

Job Summary General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.

We currently have an exciting opportunity to join the Operations Business Management team within the Operational Excellence group at GA-ASI.

The charter of the Operational Excellence department is to align GA-ASI automated and non-automated business processes to its business strategy in order to achieve targeted results, leading to effective overall performance through improvements of specific work activities whether within a specific department, between Operations organizations, or across the enterprise. Specifically, the department is responsible for: Operations Business Analytics; Business Process Council Execution; ASI Special Project Execution; ASI Sustainability Program; GA-ASI Operations Continuous Improvement Programs; ASI Facilities Planning; Inventory Management Council Execution; ASI Capital Management, Operations Business Management and Industrial Engineering.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate project meetings, including scheduling, prepare agendas, take minutes, identify and record action items or decision records.
• Data capture and analytics to support the operations business management team with compliance and procedures.
• Business operation tasks include, but are not limited to financial analysis, financial modeling, etc.
• General support of Operations Business Management initiatives.
• Coordinate across departments to identify areas of improvement, develop strategies to streamline and improve business practices.
• Participates or leads improvement activities including identifying alternatives, research and analysis, development of new process, and implementation of solutions.
• Participate in the program management of the CapEx and Forecast Inventory portfolios
• Conduct research and provide analysis on initiatives to support decision-making processes.
• Support in the preparation of project presentations, reports, and other project-related materials.
• Works with cross functional stakeholders across all levels for requirements, analysis, design, development, test, and deliverables.
• Contributes to the development and implementation of policies, procedures and associated documentation.
• Conduct business activities following industry best practices, company processes and company procedures.
• Provide operational business process guidance to cross-functional teams including templates, training, and performance indicators.
• Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Participate in testing of various applications and analytical tools

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.





Job Qualifications:

• Typically requires a Bachelors in Business Administration or related discipline and nine or more years of progressively complex experience in the project administration field with at least three of those years in project management. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
• Must have a thorough understanding of project management processes and procedures, planning and scheduling methods, and budget management as well as the ability to organize, schedule, and coordinate workloads to meet established milestones and budgets.
• Must possess the ability to initiate, plan and manage projects.
• The ability to identify issues, analyze and interpret data and develop solutions to a wide range of complex issues.
• Strong communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• The ability to obtain and maintain DoD Security Clearance required.
• Must be able to work extended hours and travel as required.
• Knowledge of GA-ASI organizations, processes, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, and products preferred
• Strong proficiency with SAP (including PACE and HULK) preferred.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Visio.
• Strong Operations financial background preferred.
• Project Planner, Project Control Analyst (PCA), or Project Management background preferred., including project management best practices, business processes, and business systems.
• Program management in a manufacturing and flight line environment experience preferred.
• Production Control or Engineering Manufacturing Liaison experience is a plus.
• Must have strong leadership skills, independent and unbiased, capable of quickly gaining trust and loyalty and inspiring/coaching others toward achievements, while developing positive and effective working relationships with superiors, subordinates, peers, customers and others
• Must possess strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present, influence and collaborate at the leadership level
• Must be an effective team player with excellent coaching skills and the ability to encourage and motivate others to be successful
• Must possess strong problem-solving skills and excel in analyzing relevant and essential facts
• Must be able to multi-task and adapt to a quick changing environment
• Must display eagerness to investigate and the ability to make sound decisions when faced with multi-faceted problems by effectively weighing risks, uncertainties, and assumptions
• Coordinate departmental and/or cross-functional teams to assign and prioritize tasks focused on delivering new or upgrading existing products and/or services.
• Provide leadership, direction, and guidance to team members working on assigned project. Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely fashion.

Salary:$90,930 - $162,788