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Director of Operations at Duotech Services

Description

Duotech seeks an experienced Director of Operations responsible for overseeing Manufacturing and Repairs Operations and Program Management for successful execution of contract obligations with attention to cost, schedule and performance goals in support of the overarching goals of the company. Reports to the Vice President of Operations. Expected travel is less than 5%.

Required Skills:

• Over 8-10 years experience minimum in managing/leading duties listed above in defense industry products and services
• Proven experience leading teams of individuals across functional areas to success
• Exceptional leadership, time management, facilitation, and organizational skills
• Understand and implement Risk Management principles
• Function as support to a Corporate Officer
• Familiarity working in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
• Experience in preparing metrics and measurements to support leadership, including a Board of Directors, in areas of responsibility

Desired Skills:

• Strong attention to strategy, implementation, delegation, and follow-up
• Working technical knowledge of defense-related products in general and electronics and avionics in particular, such as RF systems and aircraft avionics/sensors
• Experience in Export Control, ITAR, and FAR/DFAR requirements and implementation
• Either a Program Management Professional (PMP) certification or demonstrated experience leading Program Managers

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

• Work closely with customers, cross-functional teams, management, and assigned personnel to plan and develop scope, deliverables, required resources, work plan, budget, and timing for required deliverables
• Drive growth in assigned business areas to increase efficiencies and throughput
• Manage program and project teams for optimal return on investment and coordinate and delegate cross-project initiatives
• Identify key requirements needed from cross-functional teams and external vendors
• Develop and manage budget for projects and be accountable for delivering against established business goals/objectives
• Work with managers and other executives to identify risks and opportunities across multiple projects within assigned responsibilities
• Analyze, evaluate, and overcome program risks and produce program reports for management and stakeholders

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

The individual must be capable of preparing and presenting detailed reports and presentations to management, vendors and customers, thus a high level of competence in both written and spoken English is required.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

The individual must be competent in mathematics necessary to perform the required calculations and to be able to understand technical papers and discussions.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

The individual shall be capable of working with Microsoft products (Windows, Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint and Teams).

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

No other special certificates, licenses, or registrations are required. However, the individual will be required to pass certifications relative to the job if required. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The individual must be capable of carrying equipment up to 30 pounds for reasonable distances, operate electrical test equipment and environmental test equipment, able to type on a computer keyboard and to use a computer mouse or other suitable pointing device, and travel in automobiles or common air carriers for travel purposes.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The primary work environment shall be in an office and manufacturing floor. The individual may be required to travel both within the US and throughout the world, and may be subject to a wide variety of work environments, to include travel to areas that are desert, tropical, mountainous, etc.

SECURITY CLEARANCE:

The individual may be required to apply for, and receive, a security clearance issued by the United States Department of Defense. Employment, therefore, may be subject to obtaining and maintaining a clearance with United States Government.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree preferred in an area of relevance to the Company