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Sierra Nevada Corporation · 6 days ago

Director of SIOP -- Business Operations

Lone Tree, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$193K/yr - $265K/yr

10+ years exp

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) is building the next generation of mission solutions, and success depends on our ability to align strategy, resources, and execution. The Director of Business Operations - Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP), will be responsible for designing and implementing an enterprise-wide SIOP process that connects customer demand, supply, and capacity.

AerospaceCyber SecurityHardwareNavigationProduct DesignSecuritySoftware

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a comprehensive SIOP strategy tailored to SNC's unique business needs in the aerospace, defense, and security sectors

Facilitate cross-functional decision-making—aligning Programs, Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, and Business Development to one shared plan

Anticipate risk and opportunity by driving scenario planning, trade-off discussions, and capacity/inventory strategies that keep us agile and mission-ready

Monitor and analyze SIOP performance metrics, identify gaps, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize operational efficiency and effectiveness

Establish a single source of truth for enterprise planning, integrating data from ERP, MRP, finance, and operations systems

Provide leaders with dashboards and analytics that tell the story behind the numbers—enabling faster, smarter, and more confident decisions

Champion digital tools and advanced planning capabilities that prepare SNC for a future of predictive, scenario-based decision-making

Analyze complex data sets to provide actionable insights and recommendations to senior leadership, supporting strategic initiatives and operational improvements

Define the rules of the game for enterprise planning—standards, cadences, and decision rights that ensure credibility and discipline

Build and lead executive forums that reconcile supply, demand, and financials into actionable decisions

Measure and communicate progress with a clear scorecard, ensuring accountability at all levels

Position Integrated Business Planning (IBP) not as a process, but as the way SNC runs the business

Lead change by engaging executives, coaching leaders, and building advocacy across programs and functions

Create the structures—training, playbooks, communities of practice—that sustain adoption and elevate organizational capability

Ensure Integrated Business Planning outputs flow directly into master schedules, materials planning, and program execution

Connect planning with new program introductions, proposals, and long-lead investments to keep SNC ahead of demand

Influence decisions on capital, capacity, and resources to enable growth and mission success

Direct leadership of the Enterprise SIOP/IBP team and centralized BI & Planning Analytics team

Significant influence across Demand Planning, Scheduling, Materials Planning, Finance, and Program Operations

Qualification

S&OP/IBP/SIOPIntegrated Business PlanningBusiness IntelligenceFinancial Planning & AnalysisERP/MRP SystemsChange ManagementTeam BuildingRisk ManagementLean/Six SigmaCommunication SkillsStrategic Thinking

Required

10+ years in supply chain, operations, or program planning, with at least 5 years leading enterprise S&OP/IBP/SIOP in a complex, engineered-to-order or low-volume/high-mix environment (A&D strongly preferred)

Proven success in designing and implementing an enterprise-level Integrated Business Planning process, with executive governance and financial integration

Thorough knowledge and understanding of one or more of the following disciplines: financial planning & analysis, program/corporate finance, pricing, or other quantitative or analytical role in business, program or operations management

Strong business analytical skills

Proven leadership abilities inclusive of successful change management, mentoring, career development, training, succession planning, holding people accountable, and conducting performance reviews

Mastery of the ability to manage complex situations, delegate authority, lead and inspire your team, drive innovative thinking, instill collaboration, drive for success, challenge status quo and demonstrate ability to adapt to dynamic situations

Proven experience and skills in team building, time management, conflict resolution, communication, briefing, presentation, strategic thinking, and literacy in the program management disciplines

Demonstrated working knowledge and experience in all phases of budget preparation, cost control, and business resource planning and tracking

Strong communication skills, including the ability to clearly express concepts in verbal and written forms; ability to tailor conversations to adapt to varying audiences

Ability to effectively collaborate cross-functionally, across Business Areas and with Corporate, to support process, training, and tool improvements

Strong understanding of governance frameworks, risk management, and compliance standards relevant to SNC's industry

Expertise with ERP/MRP systems and planning analytics; strong understanding of capacity, constraints, and inventory strategies

Demonstrated leadership in driving organizational change and adoption of new business processes

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field

U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain/maintain a security clearance