Operations Data & Digital Transformation Manager (Space & Directed Energy)

The role of Operations Data and Digital Transformation Manager serves as the key bridge between Operations and IT/Digital Business Transformation (DBT). We are seeking a seasoned business leader to champion the operational transformation of our Albuquerque site as we transition to Oracle Fusion. This role is a strategic business partner who will ensure that our core processes in program management, data governance, finance, supply chain, and manufacturing are optimized and effectively integrated into the new ERP system.

The ideal candidate will bring experience from the defense or aerospace industry, with a strong understanding of government contracts, cost accounting, and full lifecycle program execution - from prototype development through full-rate manufacturing. This role requires both strategic vision and hands-on execution to ensure the successful deployment of Oracle Fusion while maintaining operational excellence and compliance with DoD program requirements.

Position Responsibilities

• Lead the Oracle Fusion ERP integration program for the Albuquerque site, ensuring full alignment with enterprise rollout and corporate objectives.
• Act as liaison between Operations and IT/DBT to ensure tools align with execution on the shop floor, planning, supply chain, and quality.
• Drive process harmonization across program management, finance, engineering, and manufacturing functions.
• Manage integration schedules, deliverables, and budgets, ensuring adherence to milestones and compliance with defense contracting standards.
• Oversee data migration, requirements mapping, and change management, including user training and adoption.
• Implement consistent practices for project-based accounting, earned value management (EVM), and revenue recognition across defense programs.
• Support integration of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and manufacturing execution systems to ensure a seamless flow from design to production.
• Ensure ERP and program controls meet government contracting, audit, and compliance standards (DFARS, CAS, DCMA).
• Works with Operations teams to help standardize and improve processes across Operations to match digital workflows.
• Champion continuous improvement and process maturity across business functions as the ERP system scales.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience):

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, finance, or program/project management.
• 8 years' experience in program management, operations, supply chain, IT/DBT, manufacturing or finance within the defense, aerospace, or government contracting industry.
• Experience implementing and supporting digital business tools in a manufacturing environment, MES, PLM, or SIOP tools.
• Deep expertise in the full program lifecycle, from prototype/LRIP (Low-Rate Initial Production) through full-rate production.
• Intimate knowledge of DoD contract types (CPIF, FFP, T&M, OTA, etc.), government cost accounting standards (CAS), and program finance controls.
• Proven experience in project-based accounting, EVM, and revenue recognition in a defense contracting environment.
• Experience with Oracle Fusion, ERP, Costpoint, or a similar system from a business lead or subject matter expert perspective is required.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver complex integration projects.

Desired Qualifications:

• Master's degree preferred.
• Mission-driven leader with a passion for advancing defense and national security programs.
• Comfortable operating in a high growth, evolving organization where transformation and innovation are constant.
• Strategic yet detail-oriented, capable of balancing long-term enterprise goals with near-term execution.
• Strong collaborator who builds trust across engineering, finance, and operations teams.
• Analytical thinker with a bias for action and results.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to bridge technical, operational, and financial disciplines.
• PMP or equivalent certification preferred.

Salary Range: $108,275 - $153,615

• AV pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several factors including, but not limited to, level of position, job responsibilities, geographic location, scope of relevant work experience, educational background, certifications, contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, alignment with local internal equity as well as alignment with market data.
• Our compensation package also includes components designed to support employees' total well-being, which should be considered when evaluating our competitive benefits package. These benefits include health insurance, life insurance, disability, company holiday and paid time off, parental leave, 401(k) company match and contributions, professional development/training reimbursements, and other work/life programs.