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Vantor · 6 hours ago

Manager, Collection Planning

Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what’s happening now and shape what’s coming next. They are seeking a Manager of Collection Planning to lead the Collection Planning team, focusing on performance management, team development, and continuous improvement while managing operational workflows to meet customer requirements.

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badNo H1BnoteSecurity Clearance RequirednoteU.S. Citizen Onlynote

Responsibilities

Lead the Collection Planning team with a focus on performance management, team development, and continuous improvement
Team responsibilities include tactical and project feasibility, long-term forecasting, satellite scheduling, collection monitoring, and customer support
Manage 7-day shift schedule for Collection Planning
Hold recurring 1x1 with all direct reports and team meetings
Lead and facilitate procedure creation and maintenance
Responsible for enforcing operational procedures and completing the required training
Accountable for the development, implementation, and adjustments of collection strategies, capacity management, and operational workflows to meet customer requirements
Conduct post-mission analyses to evaluate the success of the mission and identify areas for improvement
Work closely with operational and customer-facing stakeholders to maintain visibility on collection fulfillment schedules
Facilitate performance-related communication with team members, cross-departmental staff, and customers regarding status, milestones, issues, and resolutions
Define and maintain team metrics to measure performance criteria and communicate progress
Ability to manage multiple competing priorities under time-sensitive deadlines
Drive improvements to operational processes and systems needed to support the mission with efficiency and effectiveness
Escalate operational issues as needed with team management and technical support teams
Leverages stakeholder relationships and technical expertise to enable or make key decisions
Maintain a high level of situational awareness of all Operations activities
Daily coordination with Mission Operations & Mission Engineering Leadership
Ability to accommodate support outside of regular work hours as required for a 24/7 Operations environment

Qualification

People managementOperations managementAerospace experienceSatellite ground systemsWindows proficiencyLinux proficiencyCommunication skillsCross-functional collaborationAttention to detailProblem-solvingTeamwork

Required

Must be a U.S. citizen and possess a current/active Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience in a related industry
2-4 years of experience as a people manager in an operations environment
Experience with aerospace and/or satellite ground systems
Exceptional communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Ability to pursue and resolve issues independently
Demonstrated attention to detail and follow-through

Preferred

5+ years of experience as a people manager in an operations environment
Familiarity with remote sensing products and applications
Demonstrated experience managing high-value contracts and programs
Prior experience collaborating with Operations, Engineering, and Development in a complex technical environment
Proficiency in Windows and Linux environments
Calm disposition in stressful situations
Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Benefits

A robust 401(k) with company match
Mental health resources
Student loan repayment assistance
Adoption reimbursement
Pet insurance

Company

Vantor

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A spatial intelligence firm.