Senior Vice President

About the role

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Vice President to join the team of a leader in the Information Technology space. This executive will lead the buildout and scale-up of a new Austin manufacturing operation, with responsibility for establishing the infrastructure, systems, and leadership needed for long-term growth. The role combines operational leadership, customer engagement, and board-level accountability in a frontier-technology manufacturing environment. It is designed for a hands-on operator who can create foundational teams, strengthen compliance, and drive performance across a complex technical facility.

Location: Austin, TX - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Responsibilities

• Lead the setup and scale-up of the Austin facility
• Manage relationships with founding and future customers
• Develop precision machining and quality systems aligned to frontier-technology standards
• Execute staffing ramp-up to more than 200 employees
• Establish governance and compliance structures for U.S. government projects
• Oversee the organization's P&L and report on performance to the board
• Build and nurture a leadership team from Austin's manufacturing talent

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in manufacturing operations leadership with P&L ownership
• Experience launching new manufacturing facilities from the ground up
• Expertise in precision manufacturing processes such as CNC machining and FATP
• Background in demanding sectors such as robotics, aerospace, or defense
• Familiarity with U.S. export-control frameworks such as ITAR is a plus
• Ability to communicate effectively at the board level and with international partners
• Entrepreneurial mindset suited to a founding role with significant challenges

Benefits

• Remote-eligible with a requirement for 75% onsite presence
• Opportunity to transition to President & CEO in 2027
• Involvement in cutting-edge frontier-technology manufacturing
• Build foundational teams and operations from scratch
• Engagement with a diverse array of manufacturing processes

Pay

Compensation: $260,000 – $320,000 annually