Operational Readiness and Transition Executive

Pmgunited; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development and certification support

Job summary

A project management firm in Houston, Texas is seeking an Operational Readiness and Transition Executive to ensure facilities are fully operational at handover. This role involves strategic planning, cross-functional coordination, and the management of move planning and workforce readiness for large-scale projects. Candidates should have a Master's degree and 15-20 years of relevant experience, including in construction and operations. The position offers competitive salary with benefits including health coverage, paid time off, and professional development support.

Qualifications

• 15-20 years of experience in operations, construction, project management, or facility activation.
• Experience with large-scale facility openings, infrastructure projects, or complex program transitions.
• Strong understanding of project delivery, commissioning, and operational processes.
• Strong understanding of project delivery, commissioning, and operational processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the ORAT strategy, framework, and execution plans.
• Act as the primary liaison between construction teams, operators, vendors, and end users.
• Coordinate user testing, operational validation, and system familiarization.
• Plan and coordinate move-in logistics, sequencing, and resource allocation.
• Maintain ORAT documentation, logs, and readiness dashboards.
• Coordinate user testing, operational validation, and system familiarization.
• Develop and coordinate staff training programs and SOPs.
• Plan and coordinate move-in logistics, sequencing, and resource allocation.
• Maintain ORAT documentation, logs, and dashboards; report KPIs and milestones.

Skills

Strategic planning and execution

Cross-functional coordination

Risk identification and mitigation

Communication and stakeholder management

Process development and optimization

Change management

Schedule tracking

Education

Master’s degree in Construction related field, Engineering, Operations, Healthcare Administration, or related field

Job description

Operational Readiness and Transition Executive

Job Description

The ORAT (Operational Readiness, Activation, and Transition) Executive is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing activities that ensure a facility or program is fully operational at the time of handover. This role bridges the gap between construction, operations, stakeholders, and end users, ensuring systems, processes, people, and equipment are ready for seamless occupancy and operation.

The ORAT Executive manages readiness planning, operational workflows, stakeholder coordination, commissioning support, training programs, and move-in activities to ensure a smooth and efficient transition from construction completion to full operational status.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Readiness Planning

Develop and maintain the ORAT strategy, framework, and execution plans.

Identify operational risks and mitigation strategies.

Coordinate readiness activities across departments and stakeholders.

Establish milestones, deliverables, and readiness metrics.

Stakeholder Coordination

Act as the primary liaison between construction teams, operators, vendors, and end users.

Facilitate readiness meetings, workshops, and status updates.

Align operational processes with facility design and systems.

Commissioning and Systems Integration

Support commissioning activities from an operational perspective.

Coordinate user testing, operational validation, and system familiarization.

Ensure operational procedures align with installed systems and equipment.

Training and Workforce Readiness

Develop and coordinate staff training programs.

Prepare operational manuals, SOPs, and user guides.

Ensure staff competency prior to go-live or handover.

Move Planning and Activation

Plan and coordinate move-in logistics, sequencing, and resource allocation.

Oversee activation schedules and transition plans.

Manage final readiness checks prior to occupancy.

Documentation and Reporting

Maintain ORAT documentation, logs, and readiness dashboards.

Track key performance indicators and readiness milestones.

Provide regular reports to senior leadership and project stakeholders.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in Construction related field, Engineering, Operations, Healthcare Administration, or related field.

15-20 years of experience in operations, construction, project management, or facility activation.

Experience with large-scale facility openings, infrastructure projects, or complex program transitions.

Strong understanding of project delivery, commissioning, and operational processes.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with airport, healthcare, transportation, or large public infrastructure projects.

ORAT, PMP, PE, AIA or similar project management certification.

Experience in stakeholder-intensive environments.

Knowledge of operational workflows and facility management systems.

Core Competencies

Strategic planning and execution

Cross-functional coordination

Risk identification and mitigation

Communication and stakeholder management

Process development and optimization

Change management

Schedule and milestone tracking

Competitive salary based on experience and industry benchmarks.

Health, dental, and vision insurance.

Paid time off and holidays.

Professional development and certification support.

How to Apply:

Qualified candidates should submit a resume and cover letter detailing relevant healthcare construction experience to [e-mail] with subject line: ORAT Executive – North Texas.

PMG Project Management Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in the workplace.