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Manager, Strategic Planning & Operations

United States, Thousand Oaks Employment contract 125062.20 - 169201.80 USD / Year · Job Posted May 29, 2026
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Job Responsibility

  • develop and implement strategy, transformation, innovation, operational excellence and continuous improvement efforts across all aspects of Engineering
  • including technologies, processes, and people
  • leverage data and a consistent process to assess needs, develop options, make recommendations on next steps, and flex to implement when appropriate. Including preparing and delivering executive level presentations that drive decision making at the highest levels of Engineering and Operations
  • Act as the central hub for cross-functional communication and planning efforts to ensure connection and integration across all of Engineering (and beyond)
  • Partner with senior leadership on the development, articulation and execution strategies, goals, and objectives
  • Partner with senior leaders to solve complex, high-impact business challenges
  • Lead engineering transformation workstreams that improve performance, scalability and resilience
  • Lead and deliver cross-functional initiatives aligned to Engineering priorities

Requirements

  • Doctorate degree OR Master's degree and 3 years of business analysis, strategy, project management experience OR Bachelor's degree and 5 years of business analysis, strategy, project management experience OR Associate's degree and 10 years of business analysis, strategy, project management experience OR High school diploma / GED and 12 years of business analysis, strategy, project management experience
  • In addition to meeting at least one of the above requirements, you must have experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs, or directing the allocation or resources.

Nice to have

  • Experience in Biotech within Operations
  • In-depth knowledge of Biotech industry trends and the competitive landscape
  • Strong business and financial acumen, including facilities and capital project environments
  • Versatile and agile leader who can flex across various subject areas across the team and balance multiple responsibilities, priorities, tasks, and projects simultaneously
  • Experienced leader with track record of developing successful teams and relationship building across functions
  • Strong executive presence, technical, and business acumen to drive strategy, decision making, and implementation
  • Comfortable owning and resolving complex challenges, independent problem solving, and raising as appropriate to senior leaders
  • Ability to effectively communicate with varied stakeholders and all levels of the organization
  • Understanding of Capital Projects, Facilities & Engineering Services, and EH&S
  • Demonstrated understanding/experience of Continuous Improvement methodologies and tools: Lean, Six Sigma etc.
  • Strong experience in project management, analysis, and data visualization using tools such as Smartsheet, Tableau, and PowerBI
  • Experience in management consulting (e.g., Big 4, MBB) or internal strategy/operations roles
  • Experience within biotech, pharmaceuticals, or engineering-intensive industries

What we offer

  • health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents
  • financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals
  • work/life balance
  • career development opportunities
  • Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions
  • group medical, dental and vision coverage
  • life and disability insurance
  • flexible spending accounts
  • discretionary annual bonus program
  • stock-based long-term incentives
  • award-winning time-off plans
  • flexible work models where possible

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