Sr. Manager, Global Process Owner

Socket.dev; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a senior leader to translate enterprise process strategy into global priorities and operating plans. You will drive governance routines, ensure role clarity, and align execution across managers and site-based teams to sustain growth.

The role requires 10–15+ years in operations or process management, with global collaboration across operations, supply chain, finance, and IT. Up to 30% travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field; 10–15+ years in operations, supply chain, transformation leadership, or process management.
• Travel up to 30%.
• Strong leadership and governance experience across global, cross-location teams.

Responsibilities

• Translate enterprise process strategy into global process priorities and operating plans for assigned domains.
• Lead global governance routines, decision forums, and escalation paths across assigned process areas.
• Ensure role clarity, accountability, and consistent execution across Managers, Sr. Global Process Owners, and site-connected BPO roles.
• Drive prioritization of process initiatives and investments based on business impact and capacity.
• Partner with leadership across operations, supply chain, finance, and IT to align process direction and business requirements.
• Oversee the adoption of global standards and provide visibility into enterprise process performance trends.
• Enable transformation beyond stabilization by reinforcing structured improvement and scalable operating practices.
• Develop leaders and elevate organizational capability in process ownership, governance, and execution discipline.
• Resolve cross-process or cross-functional conflicts that require global leadership intervention.
• Ensure processes and supporting systems continue to evolve in support of business growth and performance.

Skills

Strategic Process Leadership

Global Governance & Standardization

Leadership & Talent Development

Strategic Prioritization

Execution Management

Performance Management

Cross-Functional Alignment

Change Leadership

Organizational Design

Business Acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Job description

Job Description:

Essential Responsibilities/Activities:

• Translate enterprise process strategy into global process priorities and operating plans for assigned domains
• Lead global governance routines, decision forums, and escalation paths across assigned process areas
• Ensure role clarity, accountability, and consistent execution across Managers, Sr. Global Process Owners, and site-connected BPO roles
• Drive prioritization of process initiatives and investments based on business impact and capacity
• Partner with leadership across operations, supply chain, finance, and IT to align process direction and business requirements.
• Oversee the adoption of global standards and provide visibility into enterprise process performance trends.
• Enable transformation beyond stabilization by reinforcing structured improvement and scalable operating practices
• Develop leaders and elevate organizational capability in process ownership, governance, and execution discipline
• Resolve cross-process or cross-functional conflicts that require global leadership intervention
• Ensure processes and supporting systems continue to evolve in support of business growth and performance

Educational, Experience, and Travel Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in business or related field and/or 10–15+ years of experience in operations, supply chain, transformation leadership, or process management.

· License(s): None

· Certification(s): None

· Travel: Up to 30%

Essential Mental Functions:

• Prioritize initiatives across multiple process domains and organizational needs
• Evaluate global impact of process decisions across teams and locations
• Align strategic direction with execution through subordinate leaders and individual contributors
• Assess performance through KPIs, trends, and operational data
• Make decisions in ambiguous situations with incomplete or conflicting information
• Anticipate downstream impacts of governance, resource, and process changes
• Balance standardization with practical business execution needs
• Influence leadership decisions without relying solely on direct authority

Competencies:

• Strategic Process Leadership
• Global Governance & Standardization
• Leadership & Talent Development
• Strategic Prioritization
• Execution Management
• Performance Management
• Cross-Functional Alignment
• Change Leadership
• Organizational Design
• Business Acumen

Essential Physical Functions:

• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Sit or stand for up to 95 percent of work hours.
• Periodic visits to manufacturing facilities with seasonal hot and cold temperatures, dust, and some chemical fume exposure.

Disclaimer: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. The company reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship.