SVP, Operational Performance (Senior Vice President) - Redwire Space
Chantilly, VA
About the Job
SVP, Operational Performance Where dreams and reality collide and the output is, out of this world. At Redwire Space, we are a team of dreamers and doers. Where the impossible becomes possible, and every day is an opportunity to learn and ge...
• Lead a small team of experts to design, implement and measure business process improvement initiatives.
• Develop and instill processes, workflows and tools that support the effective delivery of integrated work. Contribute to a culture of efficiency and excellence across disciplines and business units.
• Assist business unit leaders in optimizing use of Enterprise Resource Planning tools and LEAN culture.
• Maintain and enforce high standards of communications and documentation, including status and financial reports, timelines, scopes, change orders, burn reports and forecasting, best practices and asset management.
• Proactively manage, provide guidance, and develop clear communication standards around program and business-related risks, including mitigation planning.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to continuously optimize existing operational processes and systems, ensuring buy-in throughout.
• Develop key performance metrics and the associated reporting and tracking mechanisms required to measure success.
SVP, Operational Performance
Where dreams and reality collide and the output is, out of this world. At Redwire Space, we are a team of dreamers and doers. Where the impossible becomes possible, and every day is an opportunity to learn and get one step closer to knowing the unknown. Join us on our mission to expand humanity's presence in space.
Summary
The SVP, Operational Performance is responsible for providing operational expertise and internal consulting across all business units in the One Redwire model. The successful candidate will create a model of operational excellence across the enterprise and drive future company-wide performance initiatives to optimize operations and program execution. This is an essential role that requires broad operational expertise, relationship-building and communication abilities.
The ideal candidate should have experience in leading a small team to analyze, implement and track process improvement and performance optimization programs. Expertise in consulting, program management, business process improvement and performance metrics required. Extensive experience in implementing standard operating procedures, processes to facilitate best in class delivery, knowledge and resource sharing as well as best practices and tools to drive efficiency across a growing business.
The ideal candidate should have experience in leading a small team to analyze, implement and track process improvement and performance optimization programs. Expertise in consulting, program management, business process improvement and performance metrics required. Extensive experience in implementing standard operating procedures, processes to facilitate best in class delivery, knowledge and resource sharing as well as best practices and tools to drive efficiency across a growing business.
Responsibilities
• Lead ongoing optimization of the operating and governance model across a diverse set of offerings and products with input from key stakeholders.
• Lead a small team of experts to design, implement and measure business process improvement initiatives.
• Develop and instill processes, workflows and tools that support the effective delivery of integrated work. Contribute to a culture of efficiency and excellence across disciplines and business units.
• Assist business unit leaders in optimizing use of Enterprise Resource Planning tools and LEAN culture.
• Maintain and enforce high standards of communications and documentation, including status and financial reports, timelines, scopes, change orders, burn reports and forecasting, best practices and asset management.
• Proactively manage, provide guidance, and develop clear communication standards around program and business-related risks, including mitigation planning.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to continuously optimize existing operational processes and systems, ensuring buy-in throughout.
• Develop key performance metrics and the associated reporting and tracking mechanisms required to measure success.
Ideal Experience
• 10+ years' experience in aerospace or similar industry.
• 5+ years of experience in operational consulting, business process engineering and/or operations research.
• Expertise in LEAN and other process improvement concepts and standards
• Expert-level knowledge in project management, including scoping, staffing, estimating, managing burn, deadlines, budget, mitigating risk
• Ability to incorporate innovation into their excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and analysis skills
• Superior communication skills, (written and verbal) - ability to comfortably and succinctly present to a diverse set of senior leadership team members internally and client-side.
• Proven management skills: ability to inspire and coach staff.
• Networking and interpersonal skills (influencer and relationship-builder): highly refined, positive internal working relationships at all levels and within all departments.
- Ability to obtain a Security Clearance
- Ability to travel 25- 50% as needed
Grow with us as we innovate the next generation capabilities for a new era of space exploration! We offer a highly competitive benefits package along with a commitment to our core values of Integrity, Innovation, Impact, Inclusion, and Excellence.
Don’t meet every single requirement above? No worries. We want people who can grow, collaborate and build a stronger team. We strive to build a diverse and inclusive culture, so if you’re excited about this job posting, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Redwire is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Redwire is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
All offers of employment at Redwire are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check and your ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the US. Note that some positions will also require US citizenship or ability to obtain a security clearance due to requirements of a classified program.
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR Click Here
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