Senior Operations Manager

Senior Operations Leader

strategic leadership, financial acumen, and regulatory expertise

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Vision

• Define and execute the companys long-term strategy, focusing on growth, operational scalability, and innovation.
  
• Collaborate with the Board of Directors to set actionable goals and monitor performance against strategic priorities.
  
• Drive expansion of government contracts and mechanical engineering solutions aligned with market trends and emerging technologies.
  

Decision Making & Governance

• Lead major strategic decisions including investments, mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships.
  
• Ensure robust governance practices, aligning company operations with mission, values, and compliance standards.
  
• Serve as the key spokesperson for the company in high-level meetings with government bodies, clients, partners, and industry forums.
  

Government Compliance & Regulatory Oversight

• Ensure strict adherence to all local, state, and federal government contracting regulations and compliance requirements.
  
• Oversee audit readiness, contract performance obligations, and financial reporting accuracy.
  
• Develop and maintain an internal compliance framework to mitigate risks related to government regulations.
  

Stakeholder & Relationship Management

• Build and strengthen relationships with government agencies, regulatory authorities, industry leaders, vendors, and clients.
  
• Represent the company in high-level negotiations, public forums, and industry associations.
  

Operational & Financial Management

• Direct day-to-day operations across departments, ensuring efficiency and alignment with strategic objectives.
  
• Oversee cross-functional collaboration between engineering, manufacturing, and compliance teams.
  
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and financial strategies to ensure organizational stability and growth.
  

Business Development & Market Expansion

• Cultivate and expand business opportunities with government agencies and strategic partners.
  
• Position the company as a leader in mechanical engineering innovation and government contracting.
  
• Pursue high-value domestic and international projects leveraging industry insights and relationships.
  

Innovation, Risk & Crisis Management

• Promote adoption of cutting-edge technologies and innovative engineering solutions.
  
• Implement risk management frameworks to proactively address geopolitical, regulatory, and operational risks.
  
• Develop and execute crisis management strategies to safeguard business continuity.
  

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop executive and departmental teams to achieve operational excellence.
  
• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and high performance.
  

Qualifications & Skills

• Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
  
• Advanced degree (MBA, Master’s in Engineering Management) preferred.
  

• Certifications (Preferred):

  Government contracting, compliance, or industry-specific regulatory frameworks.

• Experience:

• Proven leadership in operations, compliance, or senior management within mechanical engineering or government contracting sectors.
  
• Strong track record in strategic planning, compliance, and stakeholder engagement.
  

• Skills:

• Exceptional leadership and decision-making abilities.
  
• Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, especially with government and regulatory bodies.
  
• Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with ERP systems.
  
• Established network within government and mechanical engineering industries.