Job Description

Oceaneering Aerospace and Defense Technologies (AdTech) deliver solutions that enable humans to work safely and effectively in harsh environments – from underwater to the outer reaches of space. Our innovative solutions support the development and application of practical, cost-effective systems that meet our customers’ challenges – from routine to extreme. Our experience and expertise across multiple industries uniquely positions us as a leader in the government, space, and maritime services markets. Our products and services meet the rigorous demands of the complex environments in which they operate, delivering results without compromising safety or reliability.

Oceaneering Space Systems (OSS) develops, integrates, and applies new and innovative technologies to meet the challenges of working in space and other harsh environments. We are ideally positioned to meet the growing needs of NASA and the expanding commercial and Department of Defense (DOD) markets.

Oceaneering is seeking an experienced Operations Manager overseeing the systems, processes, and people that drive daily execution, ensuring efficiency and compliance with industry standards, and long-term growth. Reporting to the VP/GM of Space Systems, this role builds and maintains the structure, communication, and accountability that keep the organization running efficiently while they coordinate production schedules, manage budgets, and supervise staff to meet project deadlines. The roles’s oversight includes engineering, procurement, and quality assurance functions in order to streamline processes and resolve issue, which includes managing Managers and Senior Managers of these teams. This role involves strategic planning to optimize resource allocation and support long-term company goals and a focus on operational excellence. This position plays a key role in ensuring consistency, customer satisfaction, and sustainable profitability across the business area.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to the operational team, ensuring performance targets, service quality, and compliance standards are consistently achieved. Oversee professional development through coaching, evaluations, and training aligned with industry best practices and safety requirements.
• Using the business unit strategy, shape and adapt departmental strategies, budgets and priorities to address resource allocation and operational challenges effectively and implement operational procedures to enhance system reliability and efficiency.
• Anticipate, identify, and resolve technical and operational issues, ensuring minimal disruption to departmental objectives and overall performance.
• Partner with cross-functional leaders to introduce new technologies, streamline processes, and drive initiatives that support strategic business goals at both OSS and AdTech levels.
• Deliver clear and comprehensive operational reports to senior management, detailing performance metrics, risk assessments, and improvement initiatives.
• Exercise oversight of multiple functions, ensuring effective people management and achievement of business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and safety guidelines in all operational activities.
• Ensure on-time delivery of quality productions to support spaceflight missions

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Operations Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 8+ years of experience in operations management with team leadership responsibilities.
• Excellent leadership and team development skills with experience managing managers and cross-functional teams.
• Experience building strong cross-functional relationships (e.g., design, engineering, supply chain), resulting in improved project execution or customer satisfaction.
• Advanced knowledge of process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, Agile) with certification preferred
• Prior experience implementing or leveraging ERP/MRP or manufacturing systems to drive measurable performance improvements.
• Experience in reducing operating costs, improving efficiency, or increasing throughput using data-driven decision-making.
• US Citizen

Preferred Qualifications

MBA or advanced degree in Business, Operations, or related field

Six Sigma Black Belt, PMP, or other relevant professional certifications

Experience with digital transformation initiatives and emerging technologies

Experience with mergers and acquisitions or rapid organizational scaling

Experience with quality management systems, such as AS9100.

Career Development

In addition, we make a priority of providing learning and development opportunities to enable employees to achieve their potential and take charge of their future. As well as developing employees in a specific role, we are committed to lifelong learning and ongoing education, including developing people skills and identifying future supervisors and managers. Every month, hundreds of employees are provided training,

Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.

Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.

Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions

Job tasks are performed in close physical proximity to other people

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other non-merit factors.

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Employee benefits vary by role, however, may include Health and Wellness, Mental Health, Retirement Savings, Life and Disability, Paid Maternity and Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Physical Activity/Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

OCCASIONAL

FREQUENT

CONSTANT

• Lift up to 20 pounds
• Climbing, stooping, kneeling, squatting, and reaching
• Lift up to 10 pounds repeatedly
• Standing
• Repetitive movements of arms and hands
• Sit with back supported