What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Systems Lead (Enterprise Software) position at Impulse Space?
Department: Manufacturing
Location: Redondo Beach
Compensation: $175,000 - $200,000 / year
As an Operations Systems Lead at Impulseyou will oversee the ERP implementation, develop systems that enable efficient operations, cost tracking, financial reporting and scalable growth.
Responsibilities
- Lead ERP project implementation and be the main liaison between outside consultant and the company. Be the project owner who works with a structured support team within the company, including steering committee, and core implementation team
- Build and adapt processes across essential stages of Product Development (Concept to Launch), Resource Planning & Inventory Management, Supply Chain Coordination, Production Optimization, Quality Assurance, and Design Iteration. Ensure these workflows are efficient and accessible, meeting the unique needs of an engineering-dominant team with minimal complexity
- Work closely with our engineering team (95% of our staff) to create a system that fits their workflow needs without unnecessary ERP complexities
- Collaborate with executive leadership and project stakeholders to establish measurable KPIs that reflect ERP implementation goals, such as user adoption rates, system response times, data accuracy, process efficiency improvements, and adherence to budget and timeline constraints
- Establish systems for Cost Analysis and Margin Tracking, essential for informed decision-making and profitability as production scales. Incorporating Month End close process and ultimately financial reporting that can withstand outside audit
- Develop and implement change strategies to foster a smooth ERP rollout, supporting a positive transition and future-focused operational culture
- Post-implementation, support continuous system improvements to keep pace with company growth, evolving needs, and industry best practices
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or a related field
- 5 years of demonstrated experience with ERP implementations, ideally with SyteLine or similar ERP systems, in a high-tech or engineering environment
- Demonstrated success in managing ERP projects end-to-end, including budget oversight, timeline management, and cross-functional team coordination
- Strong understanding of resource planning, inventory management, and costing principles, particularly within a manufacturing or aerospace context
- 8 years' of overall ERP implementation experience; specifically utilizing SyteLine
- For non-engineering backgrounds, an MBA or master's degree or equivalent experience is preferred
- Experience in startup or agile settings, ideally with engineering or technical teams
- Strong ability to simplify complex systems and drive user adoption
- Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration across technical and business areas
Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
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Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Impulse Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Salary : $175,000 - $200,000
