Vice President of Business Execution

Job Title | Job Code:

Vice President of Business Execution | VSE001

Department:

Operations

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Reports to:

Chief Operating Officer

Job Group:

Senior Management

Location

Webster, TX, Washington, DC, or Cleveland, OH

Position Description

Voyager Space Exploration is seeking a Vice President of Business Execution to drive growth and ensure the successful execution of projects and initiatives across our programs. In this position, you will oversee the execution of critical support functions, aligning the actions of this department with company goals and timelines, and ensure effective coordination among cross-functional teams. You will collaborate with colleagues and partners, building effective relationships. Functions under Execution include Quality, Safety & Mission Assurance, AI&T, Technical Processes and Systems, Facilities & Compliance, and Procurement & Supply Chain. You will ensure that the activities of the Execution department align with Voyager Exploration's capabilities to meet current, emerging, and future needs of our customers.

Essential Duties

Strategic Planning and Execution:

Develop and implement, and participate in the development of strategic plans to achieve business objectives

Oversee the execution of key projects and initiatives, ensuring alignment with company goals and timelines

Monitor and report on the progress of strategic initiatives to senior leadership

Operations Execution Support & Enablement:

Effectively create, develop, improve, oversee, and maintain accountability for the business execution support departments and teams within the Business Execution department

Areas of responsibility include Technical Execution, Technical Processes and Systems, Facilities and Compliance, Procurement and Supply Chain, and Contracts and Legal

Lead the department to at all times deliver "Right the First Time" performance and on-time delivery by the areas this department supports

Identify and proactively mitigate execution risks, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget

General Management:

Build and maintain effective and cordial business relationships with other company leaders

Develop, track, and report department performance metrics

Adapt to adversity, overcome challenges, and improvise to enable the company to meet its goals

Take initiative without specific direction to identify and correct issues, and to make proactive improvements according to the decision authority of this role

Oversee, manage, and deliver the department budget

Additional Responsibilities

• At all times exemplify the core Values of Integrity, Respect, and Humility
• A self-starter with a roll-up-the-sleeves mentality; desire to innovate and work in a hands-on and fast-paced environment

• Excellent time management and people leadership skills
• Travel of up to 30%
• Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team by fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence, ensuring effective communication and coordination within the organization.
• Ensures effective recruiting, onboarding, professional development, performance management, and retention of multiple teams.

Competencies

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field required.
• Master's degree preferred.

Experience:

• Required
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in the Aerospace/National Security industry, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of successfully executing complex business strategies and projects.
• Strong understanding of the aerospace market, including industry trends, best practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies.
• Ability to think strategically and drive innovation.
• Strong financial acumen and experience managing budgets.

• Preferred
• Experience with commercial spaceflight and space station operations.
• Knowledge of international aerospace markets and regulations.
• Strong network within the aerospace industry.

Certifications & Licenses:

• No certifications or licenses required for this role.

Talents:

• Critical & Strategic Thinking
• People Leadership
• Decision Making
• Adapts to Change
• Attention to Detail
• Business Acumen
• Oral and written technical and non-technical communication.

Physical Requirements

The work is sedentary, requiring low levels of physical activity. A candidate should be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

The workplace operates under core working hours as defined by company policy. However, work schedules may vary based on business needs. If a schedule needs to be changed, managers will notify their employees.

The work requires close visual acuity to perform activities. A candidate should be able to do the following activities without issue: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes; operate motor vehicles or heavy equipment.

The work will require the employee to make repetitive motions and manipulate objects using their arms, hands, and fingers. The employee will be required to express and exchange ideas using spoken instructions accurately, loudly, and quickly. The employee will also need to discriminate sound at normal speaking levels without correction and can receive detailed information through oral communications.

EEO STATEMENT:

It is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran stats, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, lay-off, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. person as defined by ITAR (Title 31, Subtitle B, Chapter V, Part 579 Subpart C 579.313) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.