Sr Manager, Production - Satellites and Spacecraft Systems

About The Role

The Senior Manager, Production will be responsible for translating functional plans into operational objectives and driving the success of larger projects that contribute to multiple areas of the organization. This role requires a seasoned leader with extensive managerial experience, a proven track record of managing large teams and complex projects, and the ability to interact with executive leadership. The Senior Manager will oversee multiple disciplines or departments, ensuring that operational processes align with strategic objectives and financial plans.

This position demands a strong commitment to upholding company values, supporting organizational changes, and fostering a culture of excellence. They possess in-depth knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and best practices, as well as strong financial acumen and budget management skills.

About You

Our mission is driven by an unyielding commitment to advancing space-based technology in service of our customers and safeguarding national security. We seek individuals who are passionate about innovating beyond boundaries and relentlessly pursuing solutions that protect, preserve, and empower – to join us in this critical mission. We’re looking for team members who align with our values, mission, and goals – while also meeting the minimum qualifications below.

• 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.

Key Responsibilities

Translates functional plans into operational plans; identifies and executes operational initiatives.

Ensures execution in accordance with financial plans; accountable for area budgets.

Embolies 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

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.
• Prominent 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.

Pay Range

Your actual base compensation will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, experience, internal equity and market competitiveness.

Benefits

We offer 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, and more.

About Sierra Space

Sierra Space is an industry-leading space and defense technology company providing satellites, spacecraft, and enabling mission systems and components. We deliver mission-proven technologies to our customers that safeguard our nation, protect space-based assets, and enable space exploration.

Contact Information

If you need special assistance or a reasonable accommodation related to applying for employment with Sierra Space or at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.