Chief of Staff

Job Description:

The Saab, Inc. Operations is seeking a dynamic, results-oriented Chief of Staff to support the Operations team.  The successful candidate will apply demonstrated knowledge of program/project/operations management principles and concepts to resolve a variety of issues. The ideal candidate has significant organizational leadership experience and strong communications skills.

To be successful in this role a candidate must demonstrate expertise across program management, project management, operations management, process improvement, and organizational development.  This role reports to the VP, Operations.

Responsibilities:

• Provide overall project management for Operations for Project Phoenix (Oracle upgrade) through completion

• Support VP in annual strategic planning effort, KPI development and manage progress towards yearly objectives

• Manage and track Operations Actions Items to closure

• Working with members of the ops team, maintain oversight of Ops CAPEX spend

• Provide oversight of the PLM project through completion

• Serve as project manager for Syracuse facility consolidation

• Support VP in development of Ops QBR charts

• Support VP in oversight of Ops OH budgets and forecasting activities

• Support VP in development and management of long-term facility utilization plan

• Perform role as metrics manager for Ops

• Assist the VP to frame and solve broad, ambiguous and ill-defined problems

• Other duties as assigned

Compensation Range: $184,400 - 248,900

The compensation range provided is a general guideline. When extending an offer, Saab, Inc. considers factors including (but not limited to) the role and associated responsibilities, location, and market and business considerations, as well as the candidate's work experience, key skills, and education/training.

Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or related technical discipline with 15+ years of related experience, including 5+ years of management experience.

• Master’s degree preferred.

• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience considered.

• Strong leadership, organizational management, and planning skills.

• Strong communication and team building skills.

• Strong influencing skills in a highly matrixed environment.

• Successful working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

• Solid strategic planning and implementation experience.

• Willingness and ability to travel to regional site locations (~10%).

• This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

Citizenship Requirements:

Must be a U.S. citizen. Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Drug-Free Workplaces:

Saab is a federal government contractor and adheres to policies and programs necessary for sustaining drug-free workplaces. As a condition of employment, candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Benefits:

Saab provides an excellent working environment offering professional growth opportunities, competitive wages, work-life balance, a business casual atmosphere and comprehensive benefits.

Highlights include:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents

• Generous paid time off, including 8 designated holidays

• 401(k) with employer contributions

• Tuition assistance and student loan assistance

• Wellness and employee assistance resources

• Employee stock purchase opportunities

• Short-term and long-term disability coverage

About Us:

Saab is a leading defense and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 19,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer, more sustainable and more equitable world. In the U.S., Saab delivers advanced technology and systems, supporting the U.S. Armed Forces and the Federal Aviation Administration, as well as international and commercial partners. Headquartered in Syracuse, New York, the company has business units and local employees in eight U.S. locations.

Saab is a company where we see diversity as an asset and offer unlimited