We’re hiring for a VP of Programs & Operations with a fast-scaling space technology company supporting commercial and national security satellite missions.

This is a critical leadership role focused on building and leading the company’s execution engine – ensuring reliable delivery of mission-ready capabilities across complex government and commercial environments.

You’ll operate at a company-wide level, working closely with leadership to translate strategy into consistent, high-quality execution across engineering, product, and customer programs.

If you’re a proven operator with deep government experience and a track record of scaling execution in high-stakes environments, this is a rare opportunity to shape how a company delivers at scale.

Key Responsibilities

Own execution across all customer programs spanning government and commercial missions
Act as the executive accountable for program delivery, mission readiness, and deployment success
Build and scale the program management and operational execution function
Drive cross-functional alignment across engineering, product, and customer teams
Establish scalable processes for mission onboarding, deployment, and delivery
Develop operational reporting, dashboards, and execution tracking frameworks
Identify and resolve bottlenecks to improve delivery speed and reliability
Serve as a senior interface with government and commercial stakeholders
Partner with leadership to ensure operational readiness for growth and new programs

Key Requirements

10+ years leading programs, operations, or delivery in complex technical environments
Strong experience supporting government, aerospace, or national security programs
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams delivering mission-critical systems
Experience building operational processes in fast-growing or evolving organizations
Active TS/SCI clearance (required)

This is a high-impact opportunity to define and scale the operational backbone of a company delivering mission-critical space capabilities.

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