Division Manager, Rapid Technology Assessment & Integration; RTAI

Battelle delivers when others can’t. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients—whether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Battelle is seeking a Division Manager, Rapid Technology Assessment & Integration (RTAI) to lead a technically diverse, mission-focused organization within our National Security business. This position is located in Columbus, Ohio. The RTAI Division brings together multidisciplinary science, engineering, technology assessment, prototyping, systems integration, and test and evaluation capabilities to address complex national security challenges. Battelle's current work in this area emphasizes rapidly assessing promising technologies, maturing and integrating capabilities, evaluating them in mission-relevant environments, and enabling successful transition toward operational use.

The Division Manager serves as the business and people leader for RTAI, with accountability for the Division's financial performance, growth strategy, customer relationships, workforce and organizational capability, and successful execution of its portfolio. The leader will establish strategic priorities, translate market and customer needs into actionable business and technology strategies, and align investments, talent and capabilities to position the Division for sustained growth.

The Division Manager works closely with program managers, technical leaders, business development, customers and leaders across Battelle to strengthen existing programs, pursue new opportunities, develop differentiated technical offerings, and deliver exceptional results for Battelle's clients.

• Own the overall business performance and P&L of the Division, establishing and achieving financial objectives for revenue, profitability, orders, indirect costs and other key business metrics.
• Lead the development and execution of the Division's multi-year business strategy, establishing market priorities, growth objectives, capability roadmaps, operating priorities and investment plans.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of new business by partnering with Business Development, Capture, Program Management and technical leaders to identify, shape, capture and win strategic opportunities.
• Develop and strengthen relationships with key government customers, partners and other stakeholders, ensuring Battelle's technical capabilities remain closely aligned with evolving mission priorities.
• Provide executive leadership across a diverse organization of scientists, engineers, technicians, program leaders and technical experts, fostering a culture of high performance, accountability, collaboration, innovation and professional development.
• Lead workforce and organizational planning, ensuring the Division has the leadership, technical capabilities, capacity and skill mix required to support current programs and future growth.
• Develop leaders and strengthen organizational capability through talent development, succession planning, performance management, recruiting and retention strategies.
• Ensure high-quality program execution and customer satisfaction, with appropriate visibility into cost, schedule, technical performance, risk and delivery across the Division portfolio.
• Guide the Division's technical and capability strategy, including decisions concerning internal investment, technology maturation, intellectual property and the development of differentiated solutions.
• Maintain the highest standards…