This will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Long Beach location.
Responsibilities
Create and own the program manifest for Haven Station programs and all associated long range and strategic planning
Define and own the program operational requirements that drive company operational targets (headcount projections, CapEx projections, engineering development assets, etc.)
Work closely with stakeholders (Finance, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Facilities, People Teams, etc.) to achieve operational targets
Lead initiatives and projects to achieve program and operational targets. Prepare and generate the necessary analytics and dashboards; report progress on a regular basis (monthly and/or quarterly)
Apply first principles approach to problem solving, conflict resolution, and decision making
Demonstrate and lead with urgency across all initiatives
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in an engineering, or related field
5+ years of demonstrated successful contributions in engineering, program operations, program or project management, or corporate and business strategy
Demonstrated successful contributions to end-to-end product lifecycle management
Experience with project management and reporting tools (i.e., MS Project, SmartSheet, JIRA, Confluence)
Demonstrated NPI expertise and understanding of product lifecycle management (from cradle-to-grave)
Preferred Skills & Experience
Master’s degree in engineering or related field. MBA with a focus on operations or strategy is a plus
Demonstrated examples in scaling a successful program or products to market as a technical contributor or lead
Demonstrated experience in fields of engineering, manufacturing operations, operations management, and business strategy
Familiarity with lean and six-sigma methodologies and business finance principles
Experience in transitioning products from low to high volume production. Delivery of aerospace, defense, or flight hardware is preferred but not required
Ability to think strategically and execute cross-disciplinary tactical plans
Additional Requirements
Ability to travel up to 20% of the time
Pay Range: California
$133,446—$189,429 USD
We calibrate level and compensation to the selected candidate's experience and demonstrated capability. We welcome applicants across a range of experience levels to apply.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks, including: medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, generous paid time off; up to 20+ days of vacation for exempt staff and up to 10+ days of vacation for non-exempt staff with the ability to cash-out unused vacation annually, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks. We also take pride in offering exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee & onsite barista, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge, and lunch subsidized as part of Vast’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vast 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.
