Director, Enterprise Innovation & Launch Job Code DEIL.150.002 FLSA Status Exempt Job Family ... Operating in a hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves capacity, this individual drives execution through ...
Director, Enterprise Innovation & Launch Job Code DEIL.150.002 FLSA Status Exempt Job Family ... Operating in a hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves capacity, this individual drives execution through ...
... operating a new launch pad from scratch. You will be responsible for all phases of the product lifecycle including architecture definition, component selection, design, component procurement ...
... operating a new launch pad from scratch. You will be responsible for all phases of the product lifecycle including architecture definition, component selection, design, component procurement ...
Fluids Launch Engineer I
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Fluids Launch Engineer I
Lompoc, CA · On-site
SUMMARY The Launch team is hiring for high-impact, dynamic engineering positions for those who ... Experience designing, building, troubleshooting and/or operating complex fluid or pneumatic systems ...
Fluids Launch Engineer I
Lompoc, CA · On-site
SUMMARY The Launch team is hiring for high-impact, dynamic engineering positions for those who ... Experience designing, building, troubleshooting and/or operating complex fluid or pneumatic systems ...
Fluids Launch Engineer I
Lompoc, CA · On-site
SUMMARY The Launch team is hiring for high-impact, dynamic engineering positions for those who ... Experience designing, building, troubleshooting and/or operating complex fluid or pneumatic systems ...
... operating a new launch pad from scratch. You will be responsible for all phases of the product lifecycle including architecture definition, component selection, design, component procurement ...
... operating a new launch pad from scratch. You will be responsible for all phases of the product lifecycle including architecture definition, component selection, design, component procurement ...
Experience operating and calibrating EHS tools utilized in a launch complex environment including hazardous gas detectors, FLIR cameras, and sound meters * Willing and able to travel up to 20% of the ...
Experience operating and calibrating EHS tools utilized in a launch complex environment including hazardous gas detectors, FLIR cameras, and sound meters * Willing and able to travel up to 20% of the ...
Experience operating and calibrating EHS tools utilized in a launch complex environment including hazardous gas detectors, FLIR cameras, and sound meters * Willing and able to travel up to 20% of the ...
Experience operating and calibrating EHS tools utilized in a launch complex environment including hazardous gas detectors, FLIR cameras, and sound meters * Willing and able to travel up to 20% of the ...
Operator training effectiveness * Drive achievement of zero-defect containment and process stability Cross-Functional Coordination * Lead change and launch reviews with: * Quality * Engineering
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Operator training effectiveness * Drive achievement of zero-defect containment and process stability Cross-Functional Coordination * Lead change and launch reviews with: * Quality * Engineering
As a launch operations engineer for our dedicated launch complex at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, you will be responsible for developing, commissioning, and operating new launch systems from ...
As a launch operations engineer for our dedicated launch complex at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, you will be responsible for developing, commissioning, and operating new launch systems from ...
Launch Systems Engineer
$117K - $226K/yr
As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space- delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground ...
Launch Systems Engineer
$117K - $226K/yr
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Launch Manager
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Ability to develop standard operating procedures, readiness checklists, and documentation supporting production launch. * Proficiency with spreadsheets, visual reporting tools, and basic modeling ...
Launch Manager
Memphis, TN · On-site
Ability to develop standard operating procedures, readiness checklists, and documentation supporting production launch. * Proficiency with spreadsheets, visual reporting tools, and basic modeling ...
Ability to develop standard operating procedures, readiness checklists, and documentation supporting production launch. * Proficiency with spreadsheets, visual reporting tools, and basic modeling ...
Ability to develop standard operating procedures, readiness checklists, and documentation supporting production launch. * Proficiency with spreadsheets, visual reporting tools, and basic modeling ...
Ability to develop standard operating procedures, readiness checklists, and documentation supporting production launch. * Proficiency with spreadsheets, visual reporting tools, and basic modeling ...
Ability to develop standard operating procedures, readiness checklists, and documentation supporting production launch. * Proficiency with spreadsheets, visual reporting tools, and basic modeling ...
Launch Engineer - Vehicle Controller
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$123K - $184K/yr
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Launch Engineer - Vehicle Controller
Cape Canaveral, FL · On-site
$123K - $184K/yr
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Lompoc, CA · On-site
Additionally EGSE Launch Engineers function as a launch operators to support the testing and launch of the Alpha rocket, leveraging succinct communication skills in a fast paced team environment to ...
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Lompoc, CA · On-site
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Launch Manager
Tulsa, OK · On-site
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Cape Canaveral, FL · On-site
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... operating a new launch pad from scratch. You will be responsible for all phases of the product lifecycle including architecture definition, component selection, design, component procurement ...
Launch Engineer - Vehicle Integration
Cape Canaveral, FL · On-site
$129K - $193K/yr
... operating a new launch pad from scratch. You will be responsible for all phases of the product lifecycle including architecture definition, component selection, design, component procurement ...
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El Segundo, CA · On-site
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Launch Systems Engineer
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Launch Vehicle Engineering About Cowboy Space Corp Cowboy Space Corp. is building the ... Comfort operating in ambiguous, fast-moving environments * Ownership mindset with a willingness to ...
Launch Vehicle Engineering
Seattle, WA · On-site
Launch Vehicle Engineering About Cowboy Space Corp Cowboy Space Corp. is building the ... Comfort operating in ambiguous, fast-moving environments * Ownership mindset with a willingness to ...
Launch Engineer - Vehicle Controller
Cape Canaveral, FL · On-site
$123K - $184K/yr
By radically lowering launch costs and increasing flight cadence, we're helping create a truly ... Experience operating and troubleshooting high pressure fluid systems or cryogenic systems
Launch Engineer - Vehicle Controller
Cape Canaveral, FL · On-site
$123K - $184K/yr
By radically lowering launch costs and increasing flight cadence, we're helping create a truly ... Experience operating and troubleshooting high pressure fluid systems or cryogenic systems
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| Work Environment | Launch sites, control centers, and testing facilities | Manufacturing plants, testing labs, and launch sites |
| Industry Usage | Primarily in space agencies, aerospace companies, and defense contractors | In aerospace manufacturing, maintenance, and testing facilities |
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Job description
Director, Enterprise Innovation & Launch
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Job Code
DEIL.150.002
FLSA Status
Exempt
Job Family
Enterprise Transformation Office
Cost Center
150
Purpose of Position
The Director, Enterprise Innovation & Launch is responsible for accelerating SSI’s ability to deliver solutions from concept to market adoption with speed, consistency, and measurable impact. This role plays a critical part in establishing the Enterprise Transformation Office (ETO), enabling rapid innovation, and ensuring consistent, coordinated, and high-quality communication across the client lifecycle.
The Director establishes the governance and operating discipline required to scale—defining cross-functional processes, aligning stakeholders, and driving accountability across the organization. Operating in a hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves capacity, this individual drives execution through influence, building alignment, surfacing risks, and delivering results across teams.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. End-to-End Launch Execution (Concept → GA)
- Lead execution of solution launches from concept through GA and early stabilization, ensuring alignment to business and client outcomes
- Establish ownership, timelines, and deliverables across cross-functional teams, including downstream implementation and support readiness
- Design and manage beta and early release programs to validate readiness, capture feedback, and ensure successful transition to scale
- Ensure all-company readiness and post-launch execution alignment, aligning Sales, Marketing, Client Relations, Support, and Professional Services to deliver consistent implementation, adoption, support, and operational follow-through
2. Launch Governance & Accountability
- Define and enforce a standardized, phase-gated launch framework (tollgates, entry/exit criteria, success measures)
- Track progress, identify risks, and drive accountability to maintain momentum, resolving cross-functional dependencies and execution tradeoffs
- Align with enterprise prioritization, SDLC, and DevOps release schedules; maintain visibility through ADO, Aha!, or similar tools
3. Client Lifecycle & Go-to-Market Communication Coordination
- Drive cross-functional alignment on communication strategy, timing, and delivery ensuring a cohesive client experience across the lifecycle
- Coordinate go-to-market, launch, and ongoing client communication across Marketing, Solution Management, Engineering/DevOps, and Client Relations
- Establish and enforce standardized communication practices and coordination points across the lifecycle, reducing fragmentation and ensuring consistency across teams
4. Data, Metrics & Performance Visibility
- Partner with Solution Management and data teams to advance and evolve client-facing reporting and analytics capabilities, ensuring alignment to market needs and strategic differentiation
- Define and track KPIs for launch success and client impact (e.g., on-time GA, adoption, quality, measurable outcomes)
- Develop reporting to provide visibility into launch readiness, execution risks, post-launch performance, and ongoing solution value
5. Innovation & Rapid Proof of Concept (POC) Enablement
- Establish and lead a lean, cross-functional POC capability to rapidly test new concepts and opportunities
- Define intake, prioritization, and success criteria to support rapid experimentation, informed go/no-go decisions
- Transition validated POCs into the formal launch pipeline for scaled delivery under established launch governance
6. Enterprise Transformation Office (ETO) Activation
- Stand up Innovation & Launch capability, including governance, tollgates, and readiness model
- Lead enterprise project coordination for priority initiatives, aligning to ETO governance (in partnership with leadership)
- Establish cross-functional operating rhythms, including execution cadences, escalation paths, and stakeholder alignment
- Support the development of the broader ETO model, informing structure, role design, and scaling approach over time
- May lead or coordinate adjacent ETO capabilities (e.g., enterprise project management and cross-functional execution) until dedicated roles are established, ensuring aligned execution and continuity of priority initiatives
7. Continuous Improvement & Capability Build
- Standardize launch and innovation practices across solutions to reduce variability and improve predictability, release velocity, and scalability across the organization
- Evolve the Enterprise Launch & Innovation function to support SSI’s growth and strategic priorities
Marginal Functions
- Other duties as needed
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
Required
- Proven experience delivering solutions from concept through GA
- Strong cross-functional leadership and stakeholder coordination
- Ability to drive outcomes through influence (not formal authority)
- Strong analytical and reporting capabilities
- Experience in healthcare technology
- Must be able to see clearly with or without corrective lenses and hear clearly with or without aids.
- Must be able to use hands, fingers and wrists, repetitively, using a computer keyboard and other office equipment, regularly.
- Must be able to proficiently speak, read and write in English.
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Preferred
- 3–5+ years of experience in revenue cycle management (RCM)
- Familiarity with ADO, Aha!, or similar tools
- Experience in interoperability, clearinghouse, or payments solutions
Key Competencies
- Execution & Accountability – Delivers outcomes and ensures commitments are met
- Cross-Functional Leadership – Aligns teams without direct authority
- Structured Thinking – Brings clarity and discipline to complex initiatives
- Data-Driven Decision Making – Uses metrics to guide actions
- Communication – Clear, concise, and effective at all levels
- Innovation Mindset – Balances speed with discipline in testing new ideas
- Scalability Focus – Designs for repeatable, growth-oriented execution
Information Security and Data Protection
The SSI Security-First Mindset
Information security and data protection is a shared responsibility – codified in our commitment to the SSI Security-First Mindset. The SSI Security-First Mindset is comprised of five pillars and universally applicable to all employees, regardless of position description, assigned duties and responsibilities.
The Five Pillars of the SSI Security-First Mindset:
- Pillar 1: Governance: Develop, implement, and enforce secure operational processes, procedures, and routines.
- Pillar 2: Accountability: Take an active role in protecting company assets and system & data resources.
- Pillar 3: Awareness: Recognize, report, and take action to resolve security risks.
- Pillar 4: Preparedness: Develop, implement, test, and improve backup plans for operational processes, procedures, and routines.
- Pillar 5: Collaboration: Communicate, share, and promote your Security-First Mindset at every opportunity.
Experience and Education Requirements
Education
Min/Preferred
Education Level
Description
Minimum
Bachelor’s degree
Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, Operations, Business Administration
Preferred
Master’s degree
Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, Operations, Business Administration
Years of Experience
Minimum Years of Experience
Comments
5–10+
SaaS, product operations, or launch/program leadership
3–5+
Product Management or Product Operations specifically focused on data analytics, reporting, or intelligence solutions
3–5+
Agile/SDLC environments/scrum
Certifications
Min/Preferred
Certification
Description
Preferred
PMP
Project Management Certification
Preferred
LSSGB
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
A combination of experience and advanced education may be substituted. Background checks and drug test required.
Acknowledgement
I have read and understand this job description and agree that I am able to fulfill the essential functions as stated above. I further understand that it is my responsibility to request an accommodation, if necessary, to fulfill the essential functions of this position.
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About Mid Atlantic Professionals
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Company size
1,001 - 5,000 Employees
Headquarters location
Germantown, MD, US
Year founded
2002