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 standardization 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. The 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 corporate goals, modernize 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 optimize processes, improve visibility, and enable digital continuity. By integrating ERP, PLM, and MES systems, you will enhance productivity, traceability, and compliance while meeting defense‑sector requirements (CMMC, ITAR, DFARS, NIST800-171). 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent work experience in lieu of 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 enterprise applications organization
• Strong financial acumen and budget management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Typically, 15+ years of progressive experience in enterprise applications, with deep SAP S/4 HANA expertise
• Aerospace and Defense industry experience
• Demonstrated success leading large‑scale ERP and PLM transformations, particularly in manufacturing or aerospace & defense
• Proven record as a turnaround leader, revitalizing underperforming systems and teams to deliver measurable business results
• Experience integrating SAP with PLM and MES ecosystems and building robust enterprise integration architecturesFamiliarity with defense‑sector compliance requirements (CMMC, ITAR, DFARS, NIST800-171)
• Technical expertise in 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 and Benefits

Compensation: Pay Range: $208,126.00 – $286,192.75 (actual base compensation will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis).

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision plans; 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%; life insurance; 3 weeks paid time off; and more.

Security Clearance Requirement

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 security clearance.

EEO Statement

Sierra Space Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.