Vice President of Programs & Operations

Vice President Of Programs & OperationsQuindar is seeking a Vice President of Programs & Operations to lead mission execution across the company as we scale programs across commercial and national security customers. This role is responsible for ensuring that Quindar consistently delivers mission-ready deployments to customers operating satellites in complex operational environments. The VP of Programs & Operations will own the systems, leadership, and execution infrastructure required to deliver customer programs reliably and at scale. The successful candidate will operate as an internal execution leader, partnering closely with the CEO and leadership team to translate company strategy into operational delivery across engineering, product, and customer programs. This role is particularly focused on supporting government and national security missions, ensuring Quindar can deliver reliable operational capability to customers operating in demanding environments.ResponsibilitiesGovernment and Customer Program ExecutionOwn execution of customer programs across commercial and government missionsEnsure delivery of program milestones, mission deployments, and operational readinessServe as the executive owner responsible for successful program deliveryCoordinate directly with government and commercial stakeholders to ensure mission successMission Deployment and Customer OnboardingEstablish repeatable processes for integrating the Quindar platform into customer mission environmentsLead operational planning for new satellite missions and customer integrationsReduce time required to onboard new missions onto the Quindar platformEnsure integrations meet reliability, security, and operational requirementsProgram Management and Cross-Team ExecutionBuild and lead a program management organization responsible for coordinating delivery across engineering, product, and customer stakeholdersImplement structured program reviews, execution tracking, and delivery reportingDrive cross-team accountability to ensure programs execute on scheduleOperational Infrastructure and ScalingDevelop operational processes for deploying Quindar across multiple customer environmentsEstablish operational dashboards and reporting to provide visibility into program health and delivery timelinesIdentify operational bottlenecks and implement systems that increase delivery speed and reliabilityStrategic Operational PlanningPartner with company leadership to ensure operational readiness for new customer programs and mission deploymentsTranslate company growth plans into operational requirements for staffing, infrastructure, and executionSupport expansion into new government and commercial mission environmentsTeam LeadershipRecruit and lead program management and operational staff as the company growsEstablish a culture of ownership, urgency, and accountability across operational teamsBuild the operational infrastructure required to support large-scale satellite mission deploymentsQualificationsRequired Experience10+ years of experience leading programs, operations, or delivery organizationsCurrently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. TS/SCI with PolyExperience working in a fast-paced organization or startupDemonstrated experience delivering complex software or software/hardware systemsExperience supporting government, aerospace, or national security programsProven ability to lead cross-functional teams delivering mission-critical systemsExperience building operational processes in fast-growing organizationsPreferred BackgroundExperience in aerospace, satellite operations, defense technology, or national security programsExperience working with government customers including DoD or intelligence community organizationsExperience managing complex deployments across multiple stakeholdersExperience scaling operational infrastructure in high-growth technology companies