Sr Director, Enterprise Applications

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.

The ideal candidate is both a visionary and a hands‑on problem solver—an expert in SAP and enterprise integrations who thrives in turnaround environments, driving simplification, modernization and standardisation across global operations. This leader ensures the digital backbone of the company—spanning engineering, supply chain, production and finance—operates seamlessly, securely and in full compliance with defense requirements.

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 company goals, modernise 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 optimise processes, improve visibility and enable digital continuity. By integrating ERP, PLM and MES systems, you will enhance productivity, traceability and compliance while meeting defence‑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 an unyielding commitment to advancing space‑based technology in service of our customers and safeguarding national security. We seek individuals who are passionate about innovating beyond boundaries and relentlessly pursuing solutions that protect, preserve and empower.

We’re looking for team members who align with our values, mission and 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 a 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 the enterprise applications organisation
• Strong financial acumen and budget management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Typically 15+ years of progressive experience in enterprise applications, with deep SAP S/4HANA expertise
• Aerospace and defence industry experience
• Demonstrated success leading large‑scale ERP and PLM transformations, particularly in manufacturing or aerospace & defence
• Proven record as a turnaround leader, revitalising under‑performing systems and teams to deliver measurable business results
• Experience integrating SAP with PLM and MES ecosystems and building robust enterprise integration architectures
• Familiarity with defence‑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: $208,126.00 – $286,192.75

Your actual base compensation will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary based on job‑related knowledge, skills, education, experience, internal equity and market competitiveness.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position may require an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non‑U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a clearance. The Department of Defence Consolidated Adjudication Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision plans
• 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%
• Life insurance
• 3 weeks paid time off
• Additional benefits are available

EEO Statement

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 at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.

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