Division Manager, Ground Systems

Battelle delivers when others can’t. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients—whether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency.We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.Job SummaryWe are currently seeking a Division Manager to lead our Ground Systems Division within our Defense and Material Solutions (DMS) Business Line. As a Division Manager, you will live our core values – Unity, Creativity, Collaboration, Excellence, and Appreciation. This position will be based at our vehicles integration facility in Columbus, OH. The expectations for this position are managing Division operations, ensuring program excellence, developing strategy, and capturing new business.The Ground Systems division team is focused on delivering specialized unarmored and armored commercial vehicles for DOD and other government customers. This includes designing customized armor packages, integrating payloads, upgrading vehicle sub-systems, and testing to verify mobility, durability, and ballistic performance.ResponsibilitiesManaging a staff of approximately 80 staff comprised of program managers, technicians, engineers, planners, material handlers, and technical experts to support the core business.Delivering high quality vehicles to our Department of Defense and other government customers.Developing and managing key operations metrics and goals to include safety, productivity, quality, revenue, orders, overhead costs and schedule.Collaborating across divisions to exceed customer expectations and business line financial commitments.Managing technical quality, business ethics and staff performance to attain high-quality products and services through the selection, training, development, and motivation of capable staff.Ensuring staff have the necessary materials, equipment, and facilities to perform their work.Driving division growth objectives for business financials, including profit and return on investment.Contributing to development and executing business line strategies and plans.Implementing and sustaining continuous improvement initiatives.Aggressively identify, assess, and develop new business opportunities, and position new business resources to achieve growth objectives.Create, implement, and enforce standard business processes and proceduresUnderstanding the competition and growing external partnerships when necessary.Developing and managing customer relationships at all levels; develop and execute customer engagement plans, evaluate customer relationships and adjust approach as required.Review and contribute to proposals that align to base business and growth municating with diverse audiences including customers and clients, senior management, scientists, academia, and the community.Grow and foster a positive culture while setting high expectations for staff and holding the team accountable.Evaluate staff performance with team leads and deliver performance reviewsKey Qualifications10+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment of relevant size, structure, and complexity (~100 employees, multiple programs).Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with at least 10 years of related experience and 3+ years of project management experience.Knowledge of tools and methods for project management, especially cost, schedule, and performance. Ability to assess and take requisite action to address project risks and change requests.Experience applying Lean manufacturing concepts to improve safety, quality, and productivity; experience developing and leading continuous improvement projects; demonstrated track record of driving positive change.Strong problem-solving and analytical skills in support of metrics, data, and process oriented objectives.Proven experience in leading new business captures worth ~$30M+ that involve coordination across organization lines and technical disciplines.Demonstrated excellence in building and supporting a team. Proven ability to lead others in the achievement of goals and create teams driven by initiative, innovation, and wisdom.Must be organized and detail oriented. Must be capable of ensuring that a wide range of different activities (technical, business development, and administrative) are performed on time and at a high quality.A customer service focus and history of successful customer interactions.Demonstrated ability to communicate with executive level management, teaming partners, and customers.Must be willing to travel up to 30% as requiredUS Citizenship with an ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.Preferred QualificationsGraduate degree in EE, ME, CS, CE, Math, Physics the Physical Sciences or equivalent.Experience managing multiple subcontractors under Federal government prime contracts.Knowledge of government and industrial contract work, especially leading capture/proposal teams.Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or similar.Holds a Secret clearance (minimum).Automotive experience is a plus.Benefits: Live an Extraordinary LifeWe care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.Balance life through a compressed work schedule: Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off—giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.Enjoy enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement: You have options for where and when you work. Our Together with Flexibility model allows you to work 60% in-office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in-office days, dependent on team and position needs.Take time to recharge: You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.Prioritize wellness: Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.Better together: Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.Build your financial future: Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.Advance your education: Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.A Work Environment Where You SucceedFor brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity’s most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world.You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to:Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projectsReceive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discoveryPartner with world-class experts in a collaborative environmentNurture and develop the next generation of scientific leadersGive back to and improve our communitiesBattelle is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-08