Engineering & Operations Division Manager
ARES Corporation Merritt Island, Florida, United States
Defense and Space Manufacturing · 501-1,000 employees
About the role
The Engineering & Operations Manager will lead, plan, and direct a team of approximately 35 employees while supporting the PMO with engineering, operations, and project management strategy. They are responsible for ensuring performance, compliance, and process improvement while maintaining strong customer satisfaction with NASA EGS leadership.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must possess a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering and a minimum of 5 years of proven line management experience. A strong understanding of engineering processes, specifically within NASA or KSC environments, is required along with a commitment to working onsite five days a week.
Benefits
Full description
ARES is supporting NASA in launching the Artemis mission to send astronauts back to the Moon and Mars. One of our roles is providing program, planning, & control (PP&C) functions for NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) as SLS and Orion are built, integrated, tested, and launched. It is an exciting mission supported by an awesome team working side by side with their NASA customers. As the Engineering & Operations Manager you will work within the KLXS Program Office, executing the duties of the KLXS contract and managing activities of about 35 employees and several customers. This role requires excellent skills in leadership, teamwork, organization, planning, execution, employee management, and customer satisfaction.
Requirements:
- Strong understanding of engineering process with experience at NASA and ideally at KSC.
- Experience of working with project managers and engineers throughout the project life cycle.
- Have strong leadership and organizational skills, with a minimum of 5 years previous proven line management experience with greater than 8 employees who report directly to you.
- Experience in facilitation techniques, preferably with a Six Sigma green or black belt certification.
- Commitment to work five days a week (M-F, 8-5) onsite at KSC.
Responsibilities (typical):
- Support the PMO and PM with engineering, operations, and project management, process development, leadership, and strategy.
- Lead, plan, and direct a team of professionals working in engineering, project management, and operations.
- Manage approximately 35 employees and subcontractors and develop and mentor junior employees, to facilitate their future growth. You'll create personal development plans for individuals in your team, and recruit internally and externally when necessary.
- Ensure performance, compliance, and sustained process improvement initiatives within the organization.
- Provide technical support and advice to customers and internal stakeholders, including NASA EGS Leadership and ensure strong customer satisfaction.
Education and Relevant Experience
Bachelor of Science degree in engineering
ARES Benefits:
ARES offers competitive compensation and benefit package. Full-time employees may participate in:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- HSA/FSA Accounts
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
- ESOP
- 401(k) Plan
- Paid Time Off & Holidays
ARES is an equal opportunity employer and complies with E-Verify. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and fostering an inclusive culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law. ARES shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a).
