Rocket Lab is seeking a Vice President, Space Systems Software to lead their satellite flight and ground software organization. This role is crucial for driving strategy execution, revenue growth, operational excellence, and innovation within this business area, ensuring alignment with the company's overall strategic goals and expanding access to space.
Requirements
- 12+ years of experience in leadership roles, with a focus on business development, strategy execution, and/or revenue growth with a focus on software products.
- Proven experience leading software businesses.
- Deep understanding of satellite flight software, ground software, and/or related technologies.
- Knowledge of emerging technologies such as AI, machine learning, and cloud computing in the aerospace domain.
- Familiarity with industry standards and regulations related to satellite software and operations.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the development and delivery of innovative satellite flight and ground software solutions that meet customer requirements and industry standards.
- Ensure the business unit remains at the forefront of technology advancements, including AI, automation, and cloud-based solutions.
- Collaborate with engineering and product teams to prioritize product roadmaps and ensure timely delivery of high-quality solutions.
- Drive operational efficiency across the business unit, including resource allocation, process optimization, and cost management.
- Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure success and ensure accountability across teams.
- Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing team across product development, engineering, operations, and program management.
- Own the P&L for the organization, ensuring financial targets are met or exceeded.
Other
- Develop and execute the business unit’s strategic plan to achieve revenue growth, market share expansion, and profitability targets.
- Identify and capitalize on emerging market trends, customer needs, and competitive opportunities in satellite flight and ground software.
- Understand the needs of key satellite customers, including the U.S. Government, and ensure the growth strategy aligns with future market and customer needs.
- Collaborate with executive leadership to align the business unit’s goals with the company’s overall vision and strategy.
- Drive revenue growth by working with the Business Development team to identify new opportunities, expand existing customer relationships, and enter new markets.
- Cultivate relationships with key customers, industry partners, and stakeholders to build long-term business opportunities.
- Promote a culture of accountability, inclusivity, and professional development.
- Inspire and motivate teams to achieve ambitious goals and deliver exceptional results.
- Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and financial plans to support strategic objectives.
- Provide regular reporting and insights to executive leadership on business unit performance.
- Exceptional leadership skills, with a track record of driving revenue growth.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans.
- Strong financial acumen, including P&L management and budgeting.
- MBA or advanced degree in engineering or computer science.
- Active security clearance.
- Previous experience partnering with government agencies, commercial satellite operators, and/or defense contractors.
- Experience leading software businesses in the aerospace or satellite industries.
- Excellent leadership and team-building skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with customers, partners, and internal stakeholders.
- U.S. citizenship is required, due to program requirements.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
- Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, operate computer keyboard and controls, and communicate verbally and in writing.
- Must be physically able to commute to buildings.
- Occasional exposure to dust, fumes and moderate levels of noise.
