Sr Manager, Production - Satellites and Spacecraft Systems

Sierra Space•Englewood, CO

2d•$151,141 - $207,841•Onsite

About The Position

Sierra Space is expanding its satellite manufacturing plant in Englewood, Colorado, to provide production and test capability for future civil and national security satellite programs. The Senior Manager, Production will help establish the facility’s operations, translating strategic and functional plans into day-to-day objectives, processes, and workforce structure as the plant is built and scaled. The role oversees multiple disciplines or departments, manages large teams and complex cross-functional projects, and drives operational initiatives to establish the facility as a center of excellence for satellite and spacecraft component manufacturing, assembly, integration, and test. It includes regular interaction with executive leadership on sensitive and complex cross-functional or customer matters, as well as responsibility for budgets supporting production and facility growth. The position requires leadership experience, knowledge of aerospace and defense standards, financial and budget-management capability, and the ability to foster a culture of excellence while supporting civil and national security satellite missions. The role requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for this clearance-dependent position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent work experience in lieu of a degree.
Typically 8 or more 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.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for this clearance-dependent position.
Ability to uphold and model company values and hold others accountable to them.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to translate functional plans into operational plans and identify and execute 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.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in a relevant field.
Extensive experience in 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 U.S. Department of Defense, or the U.S. military.

Responsibilities

Translate functional plans into operational plans and objectives; identify and execute operational initiatives.
Ensure execution in accordance with financial plans and manage area budgets.
Lead and support change initiatives while modeling company culture and values.
Manage activities across two or more disciplines or a department, supervising managers or individual contributors.
Drive the strategy and success of larger projects that contribute to multiple areas of the organization.
Provide guidance to subordinates to deliver operational results.
Contribute to financial planning and execute according to plans, goals, and priorities; manage select budgets.
Interact with executive leadership on cross-functional or customer matters, including sensitive and complex situations requiring persuasion.
Analyze issues that require conceptual thinking and in-depth knowledge of organizational objectives.
Uphold company values and hold others accountable to those values.
Help establish and scale production operations at the Englewood satellite manufacturing facility.