Executive Vice President, Operations

Voyager is an innovative defense, national security, and space technology company committed to advancing and delivering transformative, mission-critical solutions. We tackle the most complex challenges to unlock new frontiers for human progress, fortify national security, and protect critical assets, leading in the race for technological and operational superiority from the ground to space. 

Forge the Future: Join Voyager Technologies 

The future belongs to those who build it. At Voyager Technologies, we’re building technologies that protect lives, expand frontiers, and prepare us for what’s next. And we’re doing that with people who are wired to solve, build, adapt, and lead. These roles are not for the faint of heart.  

You’ll help lay the foundation for humanity's future. Join a culture where innovation thrives, curiosity is rewarded, and impact is real. We’re a company of doers, thinkers, and builders, united by purpose and grounded in reality. 

If you want to put your skills to work where the stakes are real and the mission is bigger than any one person, forge the future with Voyager. 

The Executive Vice President, Operations for Space, Defense, & National Security is responsible for scaling end-to-end operations to deliver products efficiently, on time, and in alignment with company growth objectives.

The position reports to the President, Space, Defense & National Security and is based in the Long Beach, CA OR Denver Metro Area, CO area. This role is onsite.

In this role, the essential functions are:

• Lead and scale core operational functions including production, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, facilities, safety, and enterprise systems.
• Drive operational execution to ensure on-time, on-cost delivery of products, aligning production output with company growth objectives and customer commitments.
• Develop and implement operational strategies, processes, and infrastructure to support rapid scaling, including expansion into new facilities and production capacity.
• Oversee supply chain strategy, including supplier selection, onboarding, performance management, and compliance with applicable national security requirements.
• Establish and track key performance across segment-level operations, ensuring visibility into performance, cost control, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure seamless integration of pertinent enterprise systems within but not limited to manufacturing, supply chain, and other functions to enable accurate planning, forecasting, and execution.
• Partner closely with engineering and program management teams to align production plans with product development, schedules, and delivery milestones.
• Lead operational budgeting, cost management, and forecasting in collaboration with finance to ensure adherence to financial targets.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, quality, and regulatory requirements, drive implementation and continuous improvement of policies and standards.
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing team across operations, including workforce planning, hiring, training, and organizational design for this business segment.
• Support executive leadership on strategic initiatives, including major program bids, partnerships, and customer engagements when necessary.
• Interface with customers, partners, and external stakeholders, including participation in reviews, audits, and operational briefings.
• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, transparency, and continuous improvement across the operations organization.

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• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations, supply chain, business, or a related field.
• 15+ years of progressive leadership in aerospace, defense, or a comparable high-reliability manufacturing environment.
• 10+ years of experience across manufacturing, operations, or supply chain organizations.
• Proven track record of scaling production and operations in a fast-growing or complex technical environment.
• Experience managing end-to-end manufacturing and supply chain operations, including cost, schedule, and quality performance.
• Hands-on experience with ERP or enterprise systems in a production environment.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills, with the ability to manage large, cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with executive leadership and technical teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (MBA, Master’s, or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.
• Experience in closely related senior operations leadership roles, overseeing both processes and people.
• Background in environments with quality systems.
• Experience implementing or scaling complex systems and integrating them across operations and finance.
• Familiarity with government contracting, defense programs, and national security compliance requirements.
• Experience expanding or standing up new manufacturing facilities and production lines.
• Experience engaging with executive stakeholders, including board members, investors, and key customers.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance

Travel Requirements:

• Ability to travel up to 35%, including the possibility of overnights within our various company locations.

The good faith base salary range for this role is $280,000 - $330,000 at the time of this posting. Where you fall within the range depends on your experience, skills, and location. This range reflects base salary only and does not include benefits or bonus/incentive. This range may be adjusted in the future.

This position is incentive plan eligible. 

Voyager offers a highly competitive total compensation package designed to support the well-being, growth, and success of our employees. Employees benefit from a flexible and comprehensive rewards program that supports both professional and personal well-being.  

• Flexible Time Off (FTO), empowering employees to take the time they need to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families, with a significant portion of premiums covered by the company, and many benefits paid at 100% for employees
• Flexible, affordable gym memberships with 12,700+ options nationwide, including 24 Hour Fitness, EoS Fitness, Crunch Fitness, Anytime Fitness, Blink Fitness, Chuze Fitness, and more! No long-term contracts and FREE on-demand workout videos before you enroll
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match of up to 4% to help you build long-term financial security
• Company wellness programs that support physical and mental well-being
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources
• The opportunity to work alongside a highly talented team in an innovative, mission-driven environment

Voyager is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.  

Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran 

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.