Amentum · 9 hours ago
Senior Director, Operations
Amentum is a company focused on operational excellence and project execution. They are seeking a Senior Director of Operations to manage and control project activities, ensuring fulfillment of contractual obligations while maintaining quality and cost efficiency.
Mechanical EngineeringSecurityTechnical Support
Responsibilities
Plans, controls, monitors, and exercises events execution under the program life cycle and supports the Sr. Director of Operations to ensure satisfactory completion of Task Order project objectives
Manages, controls, and executes activities associated with the development of plans and exercises to ensure fulfillment of contractual obligations, including cost and quality while maintaining company profit motives
Implements policies, practices and revisions to existing policies and practices as required to meet Company, contracts and order requirements
Manages the execution of projects to ensure the fulfillment of the contract obligation to include cost and quality
Provides guidance and oversight to Operation Center Managers, Regional Supervisors, Project Leads, and Site Operations Staff
Develops and provides Standard and Desktop Operating Procedures for Theater Operations
Tracks and monitors of all Letters of Technical Direction (LOTDs)
Ensures a high degree of customer satisfaction by quality on-time performance and best return for their investment
Provides management, guidance and control for the efficient utilization of human resources assignment, performance, morale and overall welfare assigned
Oversees the start up, control and shutdown of equipment for efficient, economical and environmental standards
Acts as a point-of-contact for operation matters relating to contract for representative between customer and management team
Provides status to upper management of operations and approaches on solution to problems of the operations
Identifies infrastructure work required to include: refurbishment, water distribution, systems, waste water, environmental, lubricants systems, electrical distribution, power generators, etc
Recognizes and pursues changes in contract scope and/or workload
Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures and other practices set forth by upper management directives
Qualification
Required
Twelve to fifteen (12-15) years' experience in related technical environment with five (5) years of prior management experience
Strong management skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment handling multiple tasks at a given time and rapidly adapting to changing priorities and schedules and under pressure of deadlines while maintaining performance standards
Complete understanding of operations of assigned contract
Attention to details and able to handle multiple tasks independently
Excellent communication, effective leadership and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of various computer applications (ex: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc)
Position may require the ability to pass and maintain a Security Clearance
Willing and able to perform regular job requirements in harsh and dangerous working and living conditions
Willing and able to perform physical activities including, but not limited to, heavy lifting and moving of items, parts, assemblies, and equipment up to the safety regulation maximum; climbing in and out of equipment; crawling; and working outdoors
Capable of lifting and carrying 20 pounds of personal protective equipment for extended periods of time
Capable of running and ‘duck & cover' during emergencies without putting oneself or others at risk
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in an associated discipline preferred
Experience providing excellent customer service in supporting contract responsibilities
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Company
Amentum
Amentum is a technology and engineering company for security, defense, and energy.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$321.16M2025-03-12Post Ipo Secondary· $321.16M
2024-09-27IPO
2020-01-01Private Equity
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