Business Operations Manager Jobs

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

BUSINESS OPERATIONS MANAGER

The Business Operations Manager's sole mandate is to enable human life on Mars and increase the free flow of information globally through profit improvement at SpaceX. The role combines traditional business planning and analysis with broader business decision-making and strategy, directly supporting SpaceX's leadership. Business Operations is embedded in daily operations, supporting both near-term execution and long-term planning. Team members are expected to analyze data and provide recommendations and to lead cross-functional decision-making and implementation of the recommendations. SpaceX Business Operations is lean and dynamic, supporting several subgroups: supply chain, engineering, manufacturing, sales, and growth. We encourage scope increase and variation across subgroups for high performers.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drive cost optimization in product development for existing and future products with a focus on establishment and attainment of cost targets
• Analyze key performance indicators, especially cost per unit, revenue, cost of sales, operating expenses and capital expenditures (includes developing business models and decision-making tools)
• Manage R&D investments/planning for Engineering (e.g. return on investment analyses for new technology development, resource planning, etc.)
• Track, report, and proactively manage profit improvement (e.g. design proposals, supply chain initiatives) on existing products
• Identify initiatives for improvement of SpaceX's business outlook, including developing, tracking, and executing business initiatives with SpaceX's leadership
• Support product development by establishing cost targets and guiding engineering, design, and supply chain decisions towards attainment of these targets (i.e. cost vs. performance tradeoffs)
• Lead manufacturing cost improvement for all products, including feedback on estimated manufacturing costs for future programs, identification of focus areas for cost, and execution of identified initiatives
• Work with stakeholders to analyze the impact of proposed business decisions (including actual performance) on SpaceX's business health
• Guide planning and resource management (e.g., headcount, investment, etc.) for specific verticals within SpaceX, including development of business models

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• 6+ years of engineering, business operations, consulting, or entrepreneurship experience
• Experience in an analytical or operations role
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or economics

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, particularly with senior business leaders
• Evidence of exceptional ability, especially within an ambiguous environment
• Experience with Python, SQL, Power Query, Power BI, Tableau, or similar data manipulation languages or tools
• Experience working cross-functionally to support launches and scaling operations
• Experience leading complex operational and strategic initiatives
• Demonstrated track record of cross-functional stakeholder management and leadership through influence.
• Excellent analytical skills (e.g. Microsoft Office applications, Excel modeling, etc.)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Flexibility required including long hours and weekend work when necessary to support operations and critical project timelines

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:

Business Operations Manager: $125,000.00 - $180,000.00/per year

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C.
• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C.
• 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX 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.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.