Deputy Operations Director
Ohio Staffing
Deputy Operations Director, America Makes
Position Type: Full-Time Location: Hybrid -- Youngstown, OH
Position Summary
America Makes is the Nation's leading public-private partnership for Additive Manufacturing (AM) technology and education. Our members from industry, academia, government, workforce, and economic development organizations, work together to accelerate the adoption of AM and the nation's global manufacturing competitiveness, focusing on three core missions - Technology Development, Education and Workforce Development, and Ecosystem Expansion.
About the Role and Team
As Deputy Operations Director, you will provide day-to-day operational leadership in support of the execution of America Makes' $483M Cooperative Agreement. This role ensures that core operational processes, reporting, and program oversight functions are executed with rigor and precision, driving customer impact. You will serve as a critical partner to the Operations Director, assuming direct responsibility for program management interfaces, reporting, action tracking, annual planning, and on-site leadership. You will manage a small team of direct reports and oversee specific cross-functional initiatives. The Deputy Operations Director maintains alignment across internal and external stakeholders, improving operational systems to drive strategic growth and member success. The ideal candidate is a structured, detail-oriented individual who thrives in complex, multi-stakeholder, ambiguous environments. You exhibit strong program management skills, proven leadership of cross-functional teams, and the ability to transform data into insights that drive effective and efficient execution.