Business Manager

The candidate for this position will be expected and able to complete the following responsibilities: The Business Manager will drive strategic business operations and organizational effectiveness across the CSME organization. This role partners closely with senior leaders to execute business priorities, optimize operational processes, and enable data-drive decision making across a complex, rapidly evolving environment.

Strategic Business Operations Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, translating organizational priorities into actionable plans and measurable business outcomes. Lead annual and quarterly planning processes, including business reviews, organizational health assessments, staffing strategies, and execution tracking. Develop and implement operating rhythms that improve alignment, accountability, and transparency across teams.

Design and implement scalable business processes, tools, and reporting frameworks that enhance organizational effectiveness. Ensure leadership has timely, accurate insights to support critical business decisions. Establish metrics and executive dashboards to measure progress against strategic objectives.

Create executive-ready communications, presentations, scorecards, business reviews, and strategic updates for leadership audiences. Synthesize complex operational, financial, and organizational data into clear insights and recommendations. Prepare leadership teams for key reviews, planning discussions, and executive engagements.

Lead complex, high-visibility initiatives that span engineering, operations, finance, HR, procurement, and business management functions. Drive alignment across diverse stakeholder groups, managing dependencies, risks, and competing priorities to deliver successful outcomes. Establish governance mechanisms and decision frameworks that accelerate execution.

Bachelor's Degree in relevant field (e.g., Liberal Arts, Business Administration, Management, Computer Science) AND 4+ years experience in financial management, business planning, operations management, strategy, project management, human resources, or business-related roles These requirements include, but are not limited to, the following specialized security screenings: This role will require access to information that is controlled for export under export control regulations, potentially under the U.S.

International Traffic in Arms Regulations or Export Administration Regulations, the EU Dual Use Regulation, and/or other export control regulations. As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will be required to provide either proof of their country of citizenship or proof of their US. residency or other protected status (e.g., under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) for assessment of eligibility to access the export-controlled information.

To meet this legal requirement, and as a condition of employment, the successful candidate's citizenship will be verified with a valid passport. Lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees may verify status using other documents, where applicable.

Master's Degree in relevant field (e.g., Liberal Arts, Business Administration, Management, Computer Science) AND 6+ years experience in financial management, business planning, operations management, strategy, project management, human resources, or business-related roles OR Bachelor's Degree in relevant field (e.g., Liberal Arts, Business Administration, Management, Computer Science) AND 8+ years experience in financial management, business planning, operations management, strategy, project management, human resources, or business-related roles OR equivalent experience.

Experience supporting executive leadership teams, including driving Rhythm of Business (ROB), organizational planning, communications, and execution of strategic priorities. Proficient financial acumen with experience managing budgets, forecasts, headcount planning, vendor management, purchase order processes, and operational reporting. Experience building executive-level dashboards, scorecards, and business insights, using Power BI, Excel, or similar analytics platforms.

Exceptional executive communication and stakeholder management skills, including preparation of leadership reviews, business updates, presentations, and decision-supporting materials. Proven ability to translate ambiguous business challenges into scalable processes, governance frameworks, and measurable outcomes. Experience driving operational excellence programs, process automation, and continuous improvement initiatives in highly complex organizations.

Demonstrated ability to influence without authority and successfully navigate competing priorities across multiple organizations and leadership levels. Track record of leading organizational change management efforts and driving adoption of new operating models, tools or business processes. Experience partnering with geographically distributed and global teams while maintaining execution rigor and accountability.

Proficient analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills with the ability to balance long-term planning and day-to-day operational execution. Passion for fostering an inclusive, collaborative culture and helping teams achieve high-impact business outcomes.