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The EVDD Business Operations Manager within the EV, Digital & Design (EVDD) organization is a critical role designed to oversee organizational processes, budgets, forecasts, and operations to drive operational productivity, cost efficiencies, and ensure optimal business performance of non-personnel budget delivery. This position will work closely with each EVDD skill team operations leaders to ensure smooth, consistent day-to-day operations across the global organization, effective financial forecast management, enable a streamlined approach to order placement and deliver continuous improvement of business processes. The EVDD Operations Manager will report to the Director of EVDD Business Operations and maintain close cross-functional collaboration to ensure consistent operational practices and excellence in organizational performance. This role will not be engaged in resource management and headcount. 

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in operations management, process improvement, and data-driven decision making – particularly in complex technical environments. They are detail-oriented, analytical, and possess excellent project management skills. They thrive on creating order from chaos, are passionate about efficiency, and demonstrate commitment to providing excellent customer service to their function(s).

In this position...

EVDD Operations is currently undergoing a significant transformation that includes modernizing multiple processes and how we work as an organization.  In this position, you will drive the execution rigor of the EVDD operations focused on non-personnel expenses as well as manage business operations of a 10,000 plus global team. You will lead a small team of highly skilled, self-motivated, experienced and networked individuals, serving as the architects of ongoing operations facilitating continuous improvement.  This role will also support the Director of EVDD Operations to help set up and implement an efficient operations process to support the global team and streamline operations management.  This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned leader with strong organization, governance, financial management, communication and people leadership skills to support this transformation.