Director, Delivery Excellence

astspacemobile; Dallas (TX); Presencial; USD 150 000 - 210 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

AST SpaceMobile seeks a Director, Delivery Excellence to design, standardize, and continuously improve operational processes in a complex telecommunications environment. You will establish scalable delivery frameworks, governance, training programs, and change initiatives to drive consistency and efficiency across the organization.

You will partner with cross-functional teams to ensure processes, tools, and standards are documented, communicated, and adopted throughout the company.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Relevant professional certifications in process improvement, project management, or change management are a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Lead end-to-end process design and optimization across multiple operational and service delivery functions.
• Develop and maintain standardized process frameworks, procedures, and operating guidelines.
• Establish governance for process documentation, version control, change management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure process standards, templates, workflows, and accountability matrices remain current and aligned with business objectives.
• Design and execute training strategies, onboarding programs, and role-based learning paths.
• Oversee knowledge management practices and maintain centralized repositories for operational documentation.
• Lead organizational change management efforts related to new processes, systems, and operational initiatives.
• Monitor adoption, compliance, and process effectiveness through defined metrics and reporting.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and drive initiatives to improve quality, efficiency, and team performance.
• Partner with technology, engineering, operations, and business teams to support enterprise-wide process and tool rollouts.
• Lead, mentor, and develop teams responsible for process excellence, training, and operational enablement.
• Establish quality standards for process documentation, learning materials, and operational deliverables.

Conhecimentos

Process Excellence

Leadership

Change Management

Documentation

Stakeholder Influence

Formação académica

Bachelor's in Engineering/Business

Master's preferred

Ferramentas

Visio

Confluence

Jira

LMS

Descrição da oferta de emprego

AST SpaceMobile is building the first and only global cellular broadband network in space to operate directly with standard, unmodified mobile devices based on our extensive IP and patent portfolio and designed for both commercial and government applications. Our engineers and space scientists are on a mission to eliminate the connectivity gaps faced by today's five billion mobile subscribers and finally bring broadband to the billions who remain unconnected.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Director , Delivery Excellence to lead the design, standardization, and continuous improvement of operational processes across a complex telecommunications environment. This role is responsible for establishing scalable delivery frameworks, driving process governance, overseeing training and knowledge management programs, and leading organizational change initiatives that improve operational consistency and efficiency. The Director will partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure processes, tools, and standards are effectively documented, communicated, and adopted across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end process design and optimization across multiple operational and service delivery functions.
• Develop and maintain standardized process frameworks, procedures, and operating guidelines.
• Establish governance for process documentation, version control, change management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure process standards, templates, workflows, and accountability matrices remain current and aligned with business objectives.
• Design and execute training strategies, onboarding programs, and role-based learning paths.
• Oversee knowledge management practices and maintain centralized repositories for operational documentation.
• Lead organizational change management efforts related to new processes, systems, and operational initiatives.
• Monitor adoption, compliance, and process effectiveness through defined metrics and reporting.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and drive initiatives to improve quality, efficiency, and team performance.
• Partner with technology, engineering, operations, and business teams to support enterprise-wide process and tool rollouts.
• Lead, mentor, and develop teams responsible for process excellence, training, and operational enablement.
• Establish quality standards for process documentation, learning materials, and operational deliverables.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Relevant professional certifications in process improvement, project management, or change management are a plus.

Experience

• Minimum of 12 years of experience in process excellence, operational excellence, business transformation, or organizational enablement within telecommunications, technology, or a related industry.
• Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience managing high-performing teams.
• Demonstrated success implementing enterprise-level process improvements, governance programs, and training initiatives.
• Experience supporting large-scale operational environments and cross-functional delivery organizations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with process design methodologies and business process modeling.
• Working knowledge of telecommunications network operations, wireless technologies, or satellite communications environments.
• Experience implementing service management frameworks and operational best practices.
• Lean Six Sigma certification or equivalent continuous improvement experience.
• Experience with structured organizational change management methodologies.
• Experience building or scaling enablement, training, and knowledge management functions.
• Familiarity with learning management systems and digital adoption platforms.

Soft Skills

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders across multiple functions without direct authority.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development capabilities.
• Exceptional organizational and project execution skills.
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Meticulous attention to detail and commitment to documentation quality.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Technology Stack

• Process modeling and documentation tools (e.g., Microsoft Visio, Lucidchart, Confluence, or similar platforms)
• Project and work management tools (e.g., Jira, Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, or equivalent)
• Learning Management Systems (LMS)
• Knowledge management and collaboration platforms
• Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams
• Reporting and analytics tools
• AI-enabled productivity and content development tools

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in a standard office environment and use a computer for extended