Sr Director, Software Engineering (Centennial)

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead one or more components of a software engineering division, program, or function at a group level or a key enterprise focus area.
• Establish strategic and tactical plans for software engineering functions/areas based on business strategy.
• Make strategic decisions critical to function/area performance with potential short‑term impact.
• Provide direction and leadership through subordinate managers responsible for the successful operation of assigned areas.
• Drive innovation and adoption of new technologies and methodologies to enhance software development capabilities across the enterprise.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including executive leadership and external partners.
• Ensure alignment of software engineering activities with business goals and objectives across multiple areas.
• Accountable for meeting financial plans, goals, and schedules with a consistent focus on value creation.
• Lead major organizational change initiatives and foster a culture of excellence and innovation.
• Uphold and model company values; hold others accountable to those values.
• Interact with internal and external executive‑level management.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Typically 18+ years of software engineering experience with at least 10 years in senior leadership roles.
• Proven track record of successfully managing large teams and complex projects at an enterprise level.
• Strong technical background in software development and engineering principles.
• In‑depth knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and best practices in software engineering.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build strategy, identify and implement the steps needed to execute that strategy over a business area or function.
• Strong financial acumen and budget management skills.
• Experience leading and supporting organizational changes.
• Willing and able to obtain a Top Secret with SCI eligibility U.S. Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A current/active Top Secret with SCI eligibility U.S. Security Clearance.
• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Experience leading software development for space systems or other mission‑critical applications at an enterprise level.
• Demonstrated ability to drive strategic initiatives that deliver significant business value across multiple areas.
• Experience managing budgets and resources for enterprise‑scale software engineering organizations.
• Strong executive presence and ability to influence across organizational boundaries.
• Experience with mergers, acquisitions, or other significant organizational transformations.
• Track record of driving innovation and continuous improvement in software engineering practices across the enterprise.
• Experience with global or distributed software development teams.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies and trends in software engineering with the ability to translate them into strategic advantages.
• Experience with executive‑level stakeholder management and communication.

Compensation:

Pay Range: $239,133.00 - $328,807.50

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

Benefits:

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

Security Clearance:

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a current/active Top Secret with SCI eligibility U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. citizenship is required.

Equal Opportunity:

Sierra Space is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need special assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us.