Transformation Manager

Five Stones Research Corporation•Huntsville, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Five Stones Research Corporation (5SRC) is seeking energetic candidates to join our established and growing Huntsville-headquartered team. This position is responsible for coordinating business activities, streamlining processes, and maximizing programmatic efficiency. This role includes managing teams, enhancing productivity, coordinating cross-functional efforts, and executing strategies aligned with corporate and customer objectives. The Transformation Manager plays a key role in driving operational excellence, optimizing resources, and promoting customer satisfaction.

Requirements

Master’s degree in business administration or related field from an accredited college or university
25+ years of combined experience in department of defense / defense industrial base operations, business management, or leadership roles
Excellent executive communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills
Proven track record delivering measurable business outcomes

Responsibilities

Align executive vision with measurable outcomes, orchestrate cross-functional delivery, and build the mechanisms (policy, operating tempo, data, tooling, and culture) to sustain long-term transformation
Analyze business workflows to identify opportunities for process improvement and automation
Analyze performance trends to assess risks, and identify growth opportunities
Build strong teams to meet customer requirements
Collaborate with and provide operational support to programs
Collaborate with senior leadership to ensure operational alignment with long-term strategic objectives
Cultivate a positive work environment supporting team morale and growth
Lead and manage cross-functional teams to drive performance, engagement, and collaboration
Lead end to end strategic change initiatives improving customer value, operational efficiency, and agility
Meet timelines, work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and drive continuous improvement
Proactively identify operational risks and implement effective mitigation plans
Refine and implement streamlined operational strategies to enhance productivity
Stay current with industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices
Translate vision into executable plans with value-tracking mechanisms
Work independently and/or lead teams in analyzing and resolving issues