🚀 Sr Director, Enterprise Applications

We honor those that are not afraid to dream big dreams, those that tenaciously chase their dreams even when others say it cannot be done, those that achieve big dreams and change everything. Those are Dreams Worth Chasing.

At Sierra Space we envision a future where humanity lives and works in space, on moons, and on distant planets. Our mission isn’t restricted to the few; instead we see a future where all people can choose to live, work, discover and explore beyond our planet. Our company is building a platform in space to benefit life on Earth and together we will alter the course of humanity.

About the Role

The Senior Director of Enterprise Applications is a transformational technology leader responsible for turning fragmented business systems into an integrated, end-to-end enterprise architecture that enables operational excellence and mission readiness. This role leads the strategy, delivery, and optimization of enterprise business systems, with a primary focus on SAP, the Siemens Engineering Suite (Teamcenter/NX), and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) within a highly regulated aerospace and defense environment.

Key Responsibilities

This role drives enterprise-wide transformation by unifying disconnected systems into a high-performing ecosystem that enhances speed, quality, and accountability. As a strategic leader, you will define and execute application roadmaps aligned with corporate goals, modernize global operations, and champion end-to-end systems thinking to ensure seamless continuity across engineering, manufacturing, and finance. You will oversee SAP S/4HANA, Siemens Teamcenter, NX, and MES platforms to optimize processes, improve visibility, and enable digital continuity. By integrating ERP, PLM, and MES systems, you will enhance productivity, traceability, and compliance while meeting defense-sector requirements (CMMC, ITAR, DFARS, NIST 800-171). Additionally, you will architect enterprise integration frameworks using modern middleware to maintain data consistency, scalability, and cybersecurity compliance. As a transformational leader, you will build and mentor a multidisciplinary team, foster collaboration across business units, and strengthen vendor relationships to deliver measurable performance improvements and drive enterprise-wide change.

About You

Our mission is driven by the unwavering passion to push the boundaries of what is possible. We seek those who Dare to Dream - to envision the extraordinary and pursue it relentlessly - to join us on this transformational journey. We are looking for dreamers who align with our values, vision and audacious goals while also meeting the minimum qualifications below. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree)
• Engineering and manufacturing industry experience
• Expert knowledge of SAP S/4HANA (architecture, deployment, operations)
• Proven track record of successfully managing large teams and complex projects
• Upholds and models company values; ability to hold others accountable to values
• Able to build strategy; identify and implement the steps needed to execute strategy over enterprise applications organization
• Strong financial acumen and budget management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Typically, 15+ years of progressive experience in enterprise applications, with deep SAP S/4 HANA expertise
• Aerospace and Defense industry experience
• Demonstrated success leading large-scale ERP and PLM transformations, particularly in manufacturing or aerospace & defense
• Proven record as a turnaround leader, revitalizing underperforming systems and teams to deliver measurable business results
• Experience integrating SAP with PLM and MES ecosystems and building robust enterprise integration architectures
• Familiarity with defense-sector compliance requirements (CMMC, ITAR, DFARS, NIST 800-171)

Technical Expertise

• Siemens Teamcenter and NX (configuration, integration, lifecycle management)
• MES platforms such as Manufacturo, Apriso, Opcenter, or Solumina
• iPaaS and middleware solutions for ERP/PLM/MES integration
• Azure or hybrid cloud environments
• Data governance, analytics, and master data management

COMPENSATION

Pay Range: $203,050.00 - $279,200.00 USD annually. Your actual base compensation will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, experience, internal equity and market competitiveness.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position may require the need for an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sierra Space Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need special assistance or a reasonable accommodation related to applying for employment with Sierra Space or at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.

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