President

Agile Space Industries is a rapidly growing supplier of propulsion hardware and engineering services for the space industry. Headquartered in Durango Colorado with expanding operations in and Tulsa Oklahoma and upcoming growth in Seattle Washington Agile has achieved more than 40% year-over-year growth for the past three years and our momentum continues to accelerate.

At Agile we design build and test in-space propulsion systems that give spacecraft the ability to maneuver with precision reliability and purpose. Our technologies play a critical role in missions that range from lunar landings and resource utilization to national defense human exploration and commercial space transport.

We are seeking bold and driven individuals who thrive in a hands-on fast-moving environment and want to help write the next chapter of space history as part of a close-knit innovative team. You will take on a demanding and rewarding role at Agile directly shaping the future of in-space propulsion. As an integral contributor during our growth stage you will be eligible to participate in our stock option plan giving you the opportunity to share in the long-term value you help create. All stock grants are subject to executive review and approval in accordance with the Companys equity plan.

Position Summary

The President is responsible for supporting growth within a risk balanced program portfolio via leading the day-to-day operations of a multi-state rapidly scaling space industry hardware and services supplier. This role is accountable for translating the CEOs strategic direction into operational excellence ensuring the organization delivers with speed discipline quality and financial rigor as it grows.

The CEO is responsible for corporate strategy vision fundraising business development corporate development mergers and acquisitions and overall financial leadership. The President partners closely with the CEO COO CTO CCO and CFO to ensure strong sales and marketing operating performance effective execution and organizational alignment. This role is ideally suited for an experienced operational executive who has led a company beyond Series A and ideally through an initial public offering and/or acquisition.

Leadership and Culture

• Foster an empowered accountable culture of execution pride customer service excellence execution and both internal and external transparency.
• Lead from the front as a hands-on mentor who actively engages in solving specific operational technical and organizational issues.
• Hold individuals and teams accountable for performance while promoting collaboration learning and shared ownership of outcomes.
• Encourage candor including open acknowledgment of mistakes and proactive identification of improvement opportunities.
• Build and develop a high-performing execution team capable of scaling with the business.

Core Responsibilities

The successful candidate for the President role will forge strong collaborative partnerships with the COO and CCO for items 1-5 and the CEO for item 6 below.

Quality and Continuous Improvement

• Champion a culture of quality reliability and accountability across the organization.
• Establish track and continuously improve key performance indicators across the business including schedule adherence yield defect rates customer satisfaction and other critical operating metrics.
• Build a data-driven operating rhythm that promotes transparency rapid issue resolution and continuous improvement.

Commercial and Program Execution

• Oversee sales and marketing execution to exploit opportunities support growth objectives and customer commitments.
• Ensure strong program management discipline across all contracts with consistent focus on schedule cost quality and customer satisfaction.
• Partner with the CEO and CCO on strategic customer relationships and critical commercial opportunities as needed.

Operational Leadership

• Architect implement and evolve the operational organizational structure and processes required to support the complexity and speed of Agiles ambitious growth plans.
• Lead all internal day-to-day operations including engineering manufacturing test quality program management sales and marketing.
• Ensure cross-functional alignment and execution against company priorities and operating plans.

Engineering Manufacturing and Delivery

• Oversee the full product lifecycle from development through production integration test and delivery.
• Drive excellence in manufacturing and test execution with a strong focus on on-time delivery technical performance and cost discipline.
• Ensure operational readiness to support higher production volume increased program complexity and future growth.
• Partner with the CEO CTO and CCO on technology and product road mapping.

Financial and Operating Performance

• Partner with the CEO and broader executive team to develop annual operating plans and budgets.
• Own execution against financial and operating targets including revenue achievement margin performance cost control and forecast accuracy.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial performance at both the project and company levels.
• Ensure lessons learned from actual program execution are incorporated into future proposals pricing planning and delivery models.
• Create strong accountability for beating budget where possible and improving predictability and performance over time.

Board and Executive Support

• Support the CEO and CFO in board meetings through preparation reporting and presentation of operational and financial performance.
• Provide clear concise insight into business performance risks opportunities and corrective actions.
• Serve as a trusted executive partner in evaluating priorities tradeoffs and operating decisions.

• Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in operational leadership roles.
• Demonstrated success leading a company scaleup of a high-growth manufacturing organization.
• Proven experience in engineering manufacturing program management and operational leadership in complex high-reliability environments.
• Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting forecasting margin management and revenue delivery.
• Experience supporting the CEO and CFO in board meetings and executive-level reporting.
• Track record of building accountable collaborative high-performance teams.
• Bachelors degree required; advanced degree preferred.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in the space industry preferred.
• Experience in aerospace and defense or other high-reliability manufacturing sectors may also be considered.
• Background in post Series A stage venture-backed private equity-backed or publicly traded companies.
• Familiarity with US and international aerospace and defense quality regulatory and operating frameworks.

Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Employment Type: Full-Time/Exempt

Relocation Stipend: Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates to help make the transition as seamless as possible. Our team will work with you throughout the hiring process to discuss available relocation benefits and support.

Salary Range: $250000 - $300000 Total compensation will include base salary short-term incentives and long-term incentives which may include company ownership. Final compensation will be determined based on experience skills performance business needs and other relevant factors and metrics.

Location & Travel Requirements

The ideal candidate would be permanently located in Denver CO ahead of either Durango (CO) Tulsa (OK) or Seattle (WA). Hybrid arrangements are less preferred but will be considered for exceptional individuals. Given the multi-state organization wherever located the successful candidate will have the ability and willingness for extensive travel.

What Youll Love About Us

Agile Space Industries offers exceptional benefits to support you and your family including generous health coverage dental and vision plans Flexible Time Off parental leave and a 401(k) with 100% company match up to 4%.

We are committed to creating a diverse work environment and proud to be equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age veteran status or any other basis protected by law.

Disclaimer: Agile is proud to offer a competitive benefits package to support our team members as they take on challenging mission-driven work. The benefits listed in this job description are applicable to full-time employees. Part-time temporary or other non-full-time employees may have different benefit eligibility in accordance with company policy and applicable plan terms.

Dont meet every single requirement At Agile we are committed to fostering a diverse inclusive and authentic workplace. If youre excited about this role but your experience doesnt perfectly align with every qualification we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the perfect fit for this role or another opportunity with us.

Reasonable Accommodation

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Posting Timeline: This position will remain open for a minimum of five (5) business days and will continue to accept applications until the role is filled. Early applications are encouraged as reviews and interviews may begin during the posting period.

Recruitment Notice: Agile Space Industries is not partnering with external recruiters or agencies at this time. Please do not contact our staff directly regarding open positions. All candidates must apply through our official application process to be considered.