Program Management Leader — Space Launch Ops

United Launch Alliance (ULA); Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Discretionary incentive bonus

Generous PTO

Flexible work environments

Job summary

United Launch Alliance in Decatur, AL seeks a senior production operations leader to direct daily manufacturing activities and align teams to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, process translation, and continuous improvement using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, with a focus on building high-performing teams and mentoring staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• 8+ years of applicable experience, plus 2+ years managing people or a project/team.
• Strategic thinker who translates strategies into operational processes and outcomes.
• Excellent written and oral communication to lead teams in attainment of objectives.
• Experience with cost and scheduling management.
• Leader who can drive change and unity of purpose.

Responsibilities

• Directs and leads daily production operations at the Decatur facility.
• Focuses team toward a common goal to achieve program performance.
• Prioritizes production workflows to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals.
• Translates strategies into actionable objectives and business plans.
• Drives continuous improvements with Lean, Six Sigma, and related tools.
• Mentors and develops a capable workforce and high-performing teams.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Strong communication

Cost & scheduling management

Change leadership

Education

Bachelor

Tools

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Collective bargaining familiarity

Job description

United Launch Alliance in Decatur, AL seeks a senior production operations leader to direct daily manufacturing activities and align teams to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, process translation, and continuous improvement using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, with a focus on building high-performing teams and mentoring staff.