What are the responsibilities and job description for the VP, Solid Rocket Motor Product Line position at Ursa Major?
About Ursa Major
We were founded to address a critical shortfall in the U.S. industrial base and bring a new model to aerospace and defense systems: designing and manufacturing the world's leading propulsion systems for space, hypersonic applications, and missile systems.
Our products and technologies require an extraordinary team – a team that will mold tomorrow's technologies while deploying today's best. We are an intrinsically motivated team that has a passion for solving problems and empowering each other every day to develop our skills, knowing that there is always room for growth.
Job Summary
Ursa Major is seeking a dynamic and experienced Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) leader to join our leadership team in Berthoud, Colorado. This individual will oversee all aspects of the SRM product line, ensuring the strategic growth and operational excellence of this critical business unit.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leadership & Strategy: Provide visionary leadership for the SRM product line, developing and executing strategies that drive significant growth and scaling year over year.
- Operational Excellence: Work closely with SRM production and operations, ensuring compliance, efficiency, quality, and safety in all processes. Identify opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction while maintaining the highest standards of product reliability.
- Team Development: Provide direction to the SRM Engineering Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead and program managers fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture. Develop talent and succession plans to support the scaling of the product line.
- Technical Oversight: Leverage technical expertise in solid rocket motors to guide product development, production improvements, and troubleshooting. Ensure that the product line remains competitive and meets or exceeds customer expectations.
- Business Development: Work closely with the business development team to secure new contracts with government and commercial customers. Build strong relationships with key stakeholders and decision-makers in the aerospace and defense industry.
- Customer Engagement: Serve as the primary point of contact for customers regarding the SRM product line, ensuring that customer needs are met, and fostering long-term partnerships.
- Budget & P&L Management: Oversee the SRM product line's budget and financial performance, ensuring profitability and responsible management of resources.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Aerospace, Business, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
- 15 years of experience in aerospace, defense, or a related field, with a focus on solid rocket motors or propulsion systems.
- Proven track record of scaling product lines and leading cross-functional teams to achieve ambitious growth targets.
- Strong technical aptitude in solid rocket motors, with the ability to engage with engineering and technical teams.
- Demonstrated success in winning program of record contracts with government agencies and commercial customers.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to influence and inspire a diverse team.
- Experience managing budgets and overseeing P&L for a product line.
