Business Operational Excellence, Director (Aerospace)

Location: Huntsville, Alabama, United States; relocation provided to Kent, Washington or Huntsville, Alabama. U.S. citizenship, nationality, permanent residency, refugee status, or asylum status is required under export control regulations.

Company

hirify.global develops reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems, with Operations covering manufacturing, supply chain, testing, safety, quality, and mission assurance.

What you will do

• Lead a strategic team of project managers, in-house consultants, and analysts.
• Manage business reviews for Engines, In-Space Systems, and Test Operations.
• Develop space utilization strategy across three sites in three states and manage related transitions.
• Oversee large-scale capacity expansion projects for schedule, budget, and performance success.
• Coordinate strategy, technology, manufacturing, finance, and business operations while managing enterprise dependencies, risks, contingencies, and mitigation plans.
• Drive continuous improvement, build stakeholder alignment, liaise with external teams and New Glenn Operations leadership, and communicate progress through regular updates and reviews.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business management, Operations / Supply Chain management, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in engineering, manufacturing, project management, operations, or finance.
• Experience leading and managing high-performing teams.
• Ability to think critically, understand implied task requirements, personally accomplish key tasks, and delegate effectively.
• Advanced presentation, communication, and visualization skills, including readiness to brief senior executives on short notice.
• Familiarity with Lean, Theory of Constraints, Six Sigma, and other key manufacturing concepts.
• Competence with Value Stream Mapping, Root Cause Analysis, A3 Problem Solving, Hoshin Kanri planning, and TPM.
• Competence with AI and data analysis tools, including Claude Code or similar, Tableau, and Databricks.
• Proven success managing large-scale, enterprise-wide programs with measurable operational and strategic impact.
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, Teams, and Microsoft Project.
• Proactive problem-solving skills and the ability to anticipate challenges and implement solutions.
• U.S. employment eligibility is required under export control regulations.

Nice to have

• Advanced degree such as an MBA or PMP certification.
• Experience scaling operations for manufacturing, test, or logistics.
• Experience establishing simulated and calculated capacity models in complex stand-up environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Safety, collaboration, inclusion, trust, equality, and teamwork are emphasized.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid parental leave, short- and long-term disability, and an Education Support Program.
• 401(k) with company match of up to 5%.
• Stock options for regular employees working at least 20 hours per week.
• Up to four weeks of paid time off per year based on scheduled hours and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Benefits and bonuses may depend on role type and job level; bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed.

Hiring process

• A standard background check is required for all positions.
• Additional checks or credentials may apply to certain job profiles, including DBIDS checks for military installations.