Sr. Manager – Operations
| Company | Sierra Space |
|---|---|
| Location | Cherry Hills Village, CO, USA |
| Salary | $138634.92 – $190623.01 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Requires bachelor’s degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree).
- Typically, 8+ years of relevant work experience with a significant portion in a managerial or leadership role. Proven track record of successfully managing large teams and complex projects.
- Upholds and models company values; ability to hold others accountable to values.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Able to translate functional plans into operational plans; identifies and executes operational initiatives.
- In-depth knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and best practices.
- Strong financial acumen and budget management skills.
- Experience supporting organizational changes.
- Current security clearance or the ability to obtain and hold a clearance.
Responsibilities
- Translates functional plans into operational plans; identifies and executes operational initiatives.
- Ensures execution in accordance with financial plans; accountable for area budgets.
- Embodies our culture and great leadership; leads and supports change initiatives.
- Manages activities of two or more disciplines or a department, providing direct supervision to managers or individual contributors.
- Drives the strategy and success of larger projects which contribute to multiple areas of the organization.
- Translates functional plans into operational objectives to deliver results, providing guidance to subordinates.
- Contributes to financial planning and executes according to plans, goals, and priorities. Accountable for select budgets.
- Interacts regularly with leadership, including executive level, on cross-functional and/or customer matters requiring the ability to persuade in sensitive and complex situations.
- Works on issues where analysis of situations or data requires conceptual thinking and an in-depth knowledge of organizational objectives.
- Upholds and models company values; holds others accountable to values.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree in a relevant field.
- Extensive experience in the production of Satellites and Spacecraft Components.
- Demonstrated ability to lead through change and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Strong analytical skills and experience with data-driven decision-making.
- Familiarity with advanced project management tools and methodologies.
- Proven ability to interact effectively with executive leadership and external stakeholders.
- Familiarity with Lean, Six-sigma, and/or Theory of Constraints Manufacturing Principles.
- Understanding of Assembly, Integration and Test practices.
- Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense or US Military.