Director, Business Enablement

Director, Business Enablement

Location: Broomfield, CO

Time Type: Full time

Posted: 4 Days Ago

Job Requisition ID: R24291

Sierra Space Careers: Dare to Dream

We honor those that are not afraid to dream big dreams, those that tenaciously chase their dreams even when others say it cannot be done, those that achieve big dreams and change everything. Those are Dreams Worth Chasing.

At Sierra Space we envision a future where humanity lives and works in space, on moons, and on distant planets. Our mission isn’t restricted to the few, instead we see a future where all people can choose to live, work, discover and explore beyond our planet. Our company is building a platform in space to benefit life on Earth and together we will alter the course of humanity.

We have a bold mission. We are a bold company. Together, we are an extraordinary team.

About the Role

As the Director of Business Systems Enablement, you will oversee a multidisciplinary team, including the SAP Center of Excellence, IT Project Management Office (PMO), and the data team. In this strategic and hands-on role, you will act as the application architect while collaborating with key stakeholders to develop and enhance Sierra Space’s integrated digital systems. Your primary focus will be on streamlining operations using SAP, Dassian, and other integrated systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic direction for the SAP Center of Excellence, IT PMO functions, and the data team, ensuring all initiatives align with organizational goals.

• Oversee the intake and triage of tickets and projects, ensuring appropriate prioritization and resource allocation.

• Manage a diverse team, driving productivity and resolving conflicts/issues to keep projects on track.

• Ensure that feature requests, business processes, and bug fixes are clearly understood, documented, and effectively communicated.

• Oversee the end-to-end issue resolution across highly integrated systems, working closely with technical and development teams to maintain and enhance system integrations.

• Collaborate closely with the Engineering Enablement Group to ensure seamless integration between business systems and engineering systems and applications.

• Optimize business systems and drive cost reduction whenever possible.

• Focus on introducing and integrating AI capabilities into business and engineering systems.

• Assess and ensure the SAP support team is adequately staffed, sourcing additional resources as necessary through temporary subcontracting or other means.

• Generate and maintain roadmaps that chart strategic initiatives and track progress against plans.

• Develop and implement communication strategies to keep business users informed of system designs, enhancements, and changes.

• Direct IT PMO functions, ensuring successful project planning, execution, and delivery.

• Oversee the data team responsible for enterprise data warehouse, data quality, data governance, and enterprise metrics and reporting. Ensure data integrity, governance, and strategic data utilization.

About You:

Our mission is driven by the unwavering passion to push the boundaries of what is possible. We seek those who Dare to Dream — to envision the extraordinary and pursue it relentlessly – to join us on this transformational journey.

We’re looking for dreamers who align with our values, vision and audacious goals – while also meeting the minimum qualifications below. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of required education.

• Possess an understanding of hypervisors, automation/orchestration of IaaS/PaaS cloud services.

• Successful, progressive leadership experience in a highly-matrixed environment, including recruiting, building, developing, and retaining high-performing teams.

• Experience managing hybrid cloud services.

• Demonstrated success in long-term planning and adapting to immediate changing customer demands.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Typically, 8-10 years of relevant experience; higher education may substitute for relevant experience.

• Experience managing multiple teams, including a team of 6 or more individual contributors.

• Experience defining and executing a cloud strategy, including hybrid cloud orchestration and automation.

• Demonstrated experience in improving IT continuity frameworks and plans.

• Strong project management and delivery methodologies.

• Experience defining a configuration and optimization strategy for infrastructure components, aligning with overarching business and IT strategies.

• Experience in introducing and integrating AI capabilities into business systems.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant 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 or U.S. Department of Commerce.

Elevate Your Career

At Sierra Space, we are committed to your personal and professional development. We empower you to make profound and meaningful contributions and foster a vibrant culture of collaboration, where teamwork ignites breakthrough innovations.

Sierra Space offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.
We also offer a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 8%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Estimated Starting Salary Range:

$186,100.35 - $255,887.98

At Sierra Space we are at the very doorstep of unlocking the future and the work in front of us is hard, but it is truly important and meaningful. Achieving our mission requires dedication, relentless pursuit of a dream and an unwavering passion for pushing the boundaries to accomplish what others might believe to be impossible. We seek those who too, Dare to Dream and will join us in a pursuit to achieve the extraordinary.

Application Deadline: This role will remain posted until a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Please note: Sierra Space does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to Sierra Space team members not through our approved vendor list or Talent Acquisition will be considered property of Sierra Space, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.

Sierra Space Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. 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.

About Us

About Sierra Space

Sierra Space is a leading commercial space company that is building platforms in space to benefit life on Earth. With more than 30 years and 500 missions of space flight heritage, Sierra Space is enabling the future of space transportation with Dream Chaser, the world’s only winged commercial spaceplane. Expected to launch in 2023 on a series of NASA missions, Dream Chaser can safely carry cargo – and eventually crew – to on-orbit destinations, returning to land on compatible commercial airport runways worldwide. Sierra Space is also building the LIFE habitat, a three-story commercial habitation and science platform designed for low Earth orbit (LEO). Both Dream Chaser and LIFE are central components to Orbital Reef, a mixed-use business park in LEO being developed by principal partners Sierra Space and Blue Origin, which is expected to be operational by 2027.