Ops Command Center Manager – Flight Ops & Strategy

Virgin Galactic; Truth or Consequences (NM); Sur place; USD 89 000 - 135 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Virgin Galactic is seeking an Ops Command Center Manager to oversee daily flight activities, coordinate multi-team operations, and drive efficiency. The role focuses on budgeting, regulatory compliance, and mentoring staff to deliver high-quality processes aligned with our safety-first culture.

The position requires an aerospace operations background, strong leadership and data-driven decision making, and collaboration across departments and external agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, or a related Aerospace field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Proven experience as an operations leader with data-driven decision making.
• Knowledge of FAA regulations and interagency coordination is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Develop and implement procedures/playbooks to improve efficiency, address irregular operational scenarios, reduce costs, and maintain high-quality standards.
• Manage day-to-day operations, including integrations between teams supporting daily flight or training schedules; address bottlenecks, overlaps or emergencies; lead ground/ramp operations for safe mission execution.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and expense management to ensure financial accountability.
• Recruit, train, supervise staff, mentoring new team members within first 45-90 days to boost productivity and retention.
• Collaborate with senior management to set goals and create actionable roadmaps.
• Ensure compliance with FAA regulations, airspace coordination and de-confliction with NMSA and WSMR.
• Promote safety behavior and FOD awareness, adhering to regulatory protocols.
• Coach and transfer expertise to team to drive projects to completion.

Connaissances

Leadership

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Mentoring

Operations management

Data analysis

Communication

Cross-department collaboration

Formation

Bachelor’s in Operations Management / Aerospace field

Description du poste

Virgin Galactic is seeking an Ops Command Center Manager to oversee daily flight activities, coordinate multi-team operations, and drive efficiency. The role focuses on budgeting, regulatory compliance, and mentoring staff to deliver high-quality processes aligned with our safety-first culture.

The position requires an aerospace operations background, strong leadership and data-driven decision making, and collaboration across departments and external agencies.