Manager, Business Operations Strategy – Modernization

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. Diagnose and prioritize operational improvement opportunities by assessing processes, workflows, organizational responsibilities, and supporting systems .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeNewport News • Virginia • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $184,000 - $231,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in operational improvement and business transformation, with a strong focus on root-cause analysis, process redesign, and cross-functional program management. Proven ability to develop business cases, manage integrated program plans, and effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels.

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Operational ImprovementRoot-Cause AnalysisProcess RedesignBusiness-Case DevelopmentCross-Functional Program Management

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Hard Skills

Process AssessmentPerformance Baseline EstablishmentFuture-State Process DefinitionIntegrated Program PlanningMaster SchedulingGovernance EstablishmentStakeholder EngagementTechnical Delivery CoordinationBusiness ReadinessOperating Controls

Soft Skills

Influencing Across FunctionsEffective CommunicationConstructive Challenge of Assumptions

Tools & Technologies

AutomationAnalyticsData Capabilities

Industry Keywords

ManufacturingShipbuildingComplex Industrial EnvironmentsMilitary ExperienceNavy Nuclear Power School

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Diagnose and prioritize operational improvement opportunities by assessing processes, workflows, organizational responsibilities, and supporting systems
Identify root causes, establish performance baselines, and prioritize improvements based on business value, urgency, complexity, and risk
Define future-state processes, roles, decision rights, controls, and performance measures
Develop business cases and transformation roadmaps balancing near-term improvements with longer-term capability needs
Develop and manage integrated program plans and master schedules, including resources, milestones, dependencies, and risks
Establish governance, drive cross-functional accountability, resolve barriers, and communicate progress and decisions to executive leadership
Translate operational needs into business requirements and evaluate enabling systems, automation, analytics, and data capabilities with technology and IT teams
Coordinate process redesign, technical delivery, business readiness, and deployment
Lead stakeholder engagement, training, and adoption
Establish process ownership and operating controls
Partner with Finance and business leaders to validate benefits and sustain performance after implementation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree and 8 years of applicable, progressive professional and/or supervisory work experience; Master’s Degree and 6 years of relevant experience
NNS Apprentice School graduate may be used as equivalent to Bachelor's Degree
Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate may be used as equivalent to Bachelor's Degree
Associate's Degree or other formal 2 year program and 2 years of relevant exempt experience or 4 years of relevant non-exempt experience may be used as equivalent
Military Paygrade E-5 or above military experience may be used as equivalent
High School/GED and 4 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant exempt experience may be used as equivalent
High School/GED and 8 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant non-exempt experience may be used as equivalent
Demonstrated success leading complex operational improvement or business transformation initiatives from diagnosis through implementation, with measurable results
Strong capabilities in root-cause analysis, process redesign, business-case development, and cross-functional program management
Experience partnering with technology and IT teams to define business requirements and implement systems supporting operational improvements
Ability to influence across functions, challenge assumptions constructively, and communicate effectively with executives and frontline teams
U.S. Citizenship required
Travel up to 10% of the time
Experience in manufacturing or other complex industrial environments preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance
Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices
On-site health centers
Tele-medicine
Wellness resources
Employee assistance programs
Savings plan options (401K)
Financial education and planning tools
Life insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Employee discounts
Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships
Educational and training programs for continual career growth