Sr. Manager, Global Process Owner

Aaon Coil Products Inc.; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 140,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Aaon Coil Products Inc. seeks an experienced leader to drive enterprise process strategy across global domains, establishing priorities and operating plans that align with executive direction.

You will govern forums, ensure clear accountability, and guide cross-functional teams through investment decisions to maximize business impact. The role emphasizes transforming governance into scalable practices, developing leaders, and maintaining standardization while supporting growth across operations,

Qualifications

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

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

Leadership 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

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.

At AAON and BASX, we’re driven by a shared commitment to innovation, performance, and sustainability. Since 1988, AAON has been at the forefront of the HVAC industry, delivering cutting-edge solutions for commercial and industrial indoor environments. Since joining forces with AAON in 2021, BASX has built on that foundation with highly engineered, custom solutions for critical environments—including cleanrooms, data centers, and laboratories where precision and reliability matter most. Together, we design and manufacture highly configurable systems tailored to each application, ensuring our customers achieve exceptional efficiency, performance, and long-term value. Join us in shaping smarter, more sustainable environments for the future.