Operations Section Manager jobs in Houston, TX

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We have an exciting opportunity for an Avionics Section Manager to join the team with our Engineering Division in MB Solutions inc.

The Avionics Section Manager will:

• Report directly to the Project Development Group Manager. The position is responsible for the direct management of approximately 40 people managing projects within the Life Support & Systems and Office and the Crew and Thermal Systems Division.
• Ensure employees in functional areas follow established procedures and generate finished work products under time and budgetary constraints and ensures products yield the expected outcome and established quality levels. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Coordinate the creation and revision of task orders.
• Ensure projects are adequately staffed across multiple sections and departments.
• Perform routine project reviews for cost, schedule, risk management, and deliverable adherence.
• Maintain active risk management (technical, cost, and schedule) on all projects and work functions.
• Communicate project status to senior management.
• Approve time cards and travel.
• Document and perform personnel performance reviews.
• Coordinate issues across multiple JETS organizations which could include source limitations, technical challenges, process breakdowns, etc.
• Establish a framework and oversight for technical correctness on all work performed by section.
• Provide rough orders of magnitude (ROM's) and basis of estimates (BOE's) for project and tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Requisition Qualifications:

This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

• Typically requires a HS diploma and 20 years of experience or BS in Engineering Technology or related field and 15 years of experience.

Requisition Preferences:

• Prefer 10 years of experience with NASA/JSC flight hardware processes.
• Prefer previous experience with EVA hardware and crew systems development efforts.
• Candidates must be proactive, responsive and show great initiative.
• Prior experience with task order contracts.
• Prior experience in developing schedules, budgets, and project plans.