Sr Director Technology

Sierra Nevada Corporation • Lone Tree, CO

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About The Position

As Sr Director Technology – AI Product Delivery, you will architect and drive the strategy for the development, scaling, and implementation of AI/ML product offerings and technology roadmaps. You'll collaborate with leaders and peers to develop business strategies, engage with customers and business partners to align roadmaps and develop relationships to foster collaborations that will enable profitable growth. You'll lead an exceptional team to deliver new product development goals, optimize, implement, and execute technology roadmaps for speedy and smooth product development and commercialization and provide technical support to win new business. The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Engineering, Computer Science or a related field of study.
• 15+ years of experience in technology management or a related field within the Aerospace and Defense industry. Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications. In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 19 years of related experience is required. Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of one or more of the following disciplines: strategic planning business development, capture management, science and engineering programs, acquisition processes, technical roadmaps, exportable technologies.
• Working knowledge and experience with various technical matters in support of the exportability, technical determination and release of products and services.
• Demonstrated passion for ideation and innovation, as well as motivating others to act by creating a shared sense of vision or purpose.
• Proficiency in emerging technologies and trends including big data, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR), Internet of Things (IoT) technologies, and Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) with a strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices.
• Ability to quickly grasp technical concepts and understand complex technical and program interdependencies.
• Possess a strategic mindset, linking technology and business.
• Demonstrated ability to work with senior business and government leaders and to provide leadership within the workplace.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to clearly express technical concepts in verbal and written forms; ability to tailor conversations to adapt to technical vs. non-technical audiences.
• Extensive experience developing technology and IRaD (Research and Development) roadmaps, and seeing them through to completion.
• Mastery of Microsoft Office Suite and advanced project management tools.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree or higher in Software, Applied Mathematics, or similar field of study.
• Ability to quickly grasp technical concepts and understand complex technical and program interdependencies.
• Previous management experience; ability to recruit employees; assign, direct, and evaluate their work; and oversee staffing development and maintenance.
• Demonstrated passion for ideation and innovation, as well as motivating others to act by creating a shared sense of vision or purpose.
• Possess a strategic mindset, linking technology and business.
• Team oriented with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and drive the execution of AI/ML technology roadmaps that align with strategic business goals.
• Advanced Collaboration: Partner with senior executives and peers to formulate and implement business strategies.
• High-Level Customer Engagement: Engage with senior-level customers and business partners to align technology roadmaps and foster strategic relationships.
• Leadership Excellence: Lead and mentor a high-performing technology team to achieve advanced product development objectives.
• Innovation and Product Development: Oversee the optimization and execution of technology roadmaps to ensure efficient and innovative product development.
• Technical Business Support: Provide advanced technical support to business development teams to secure new business opportunities.
• Performance Analysis: Monitor, analyze, and report on the performance and impact of technology initiatives.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks associated with technology projects and initiatives.

Benefits

• SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees