The overall mission for the IT Business Operations function is to manage key business operational elements through oversight, standardization, governance, reporting and process improvement. As Director of IT Business Operations, you will report to SNC’s Sr. Vice President of IT and have the responsibility to lead and manage several IT business elements associated with the IT function. These include Financial planning, budget management, KPI/Metrics management, Risk management, and Brand management. Further, you will partner with other IT and non-IT organizations to provide relevant Supplier/Contract management, Staffing Management and compliance management deliverables. Lastly, this position has overall accountability for cost optimization and spend optimization associated with the IT organization.As SNCs corporate team, we provide the company and its business areas with strategic direction and business support spanning executive management, finance and accounting, operations, human resources, legal, IT, information security, facilities, marketing, and communications.
Must Haves:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field of study
- Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of required education
- Typically 10-12 years of relevant experience
- Extensive experience and acumen with financial management of an 8-figure budget.
- Proven leadership abilities inclusive of successful change management, mentoring, career development, training, succession planning, holding people accountable, and conducting yearly reviews
- Strong background in supplier management and experience in managing contracts / statements of work
- Solid skills in team building, time management, conflict resolution and creating transparent relationships
- Strategic thinker that can articulate vision, mission and value to customers, employees and leadership
- Ability to navigate and deliver results through variability, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity
- Stellar ability to execute through influence within and across functional lines to achieve results
- Mastery in written, verbal communication and presentation skills at the executive (C-Suite) level
- Attention to detail and ability to drive to root cause in order to identify corrective action
- Experience in developing, leading operational reviews across leadership teams including leading the development and instantiation of KPIs/Metrics
Preferred:
- Communications / Marketing experience
- Direct Program Contract experience
- Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry
- Masters degree in Business Administration
At Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) we deliver customer-focused technology and best-of-breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors. SNC has been honored as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space, a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, and as one of America’s fastest-growing companies. Learn more about SNC
Estimated Starting Salary Range: $186,100.35 - $255,887.98. SNC considers several factors when extending job offers, including but not limited to candidates’ key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications.
SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.
SNC offers 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, tuition reimbursement, and more.
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.Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.
At Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC), our mission is to dream, innovate, inspire and empower the next generation to transform humanity through technology and imagination. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome our employees to bring their whole selves to their work. SNC is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made without regarding to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. Contributions to SNC come in many shapes and styles, and we believe diversity in our workforce fosters new and greater ways to dream, innovate, and inspire.
