Role Overview

We are looking for a Senior Manager, Planning Operations & SIOP to build and run the planning machinery of the company - Ursa Major's monthly SIOP cadence. This senior individual contributor / player-coach owns the governed cycle that turns program demand, opportunity pipeline, and capacity into one committed plan on a rolling 18-month horizon.

You will deploy and operate the SIOP process end-to-end, including the executive decision forums, KPI routines, and commercial operations layer (pipeline administration, KPI process and escalation paths). You'll sit at the center of Planning & SIOP, Operations, Programs, Supply Chain, and Finance to ensure we make clear, data-backed decisions and keep our delivery promises as we scale production.

What You'll Do

SIOP Cadence Ownership

• Deploy and run the monthly SIOP cadence end to end - demand, supply, reconciliation and executive decision reviews.
• Maintain the SIOP calendar, meeting structure, and RASCI so each cycle completes on time with recorded decisions and actions.
• Own the tools, templates, and standard agendas that keep the cadence repeatable and scalable.

Reporting, Data Packs & Executive Forums

• Own the SIOP data and reporting layer at the process level: ensure each cycle opens with a consolidated data pack, not data-chasing.
• Lead a 45-60 minute executive SIOP forum every cycle, holding the room to a decision agenda and leaving with clear commitments and follow-ups.
• Partner with analytics teammates to translate complex planning data into clear, actionable executive materials.

Commercial Operations & KPI Process

• Own the monthly KPI process for planning and commercial operations: define metrics, publish performance, and track actions to closure.
• Administer the opportunity pipeline in partnership with Commercial and Programs: maintain sizing, timing, and probability and connect pipeline sufficiency to the plan.

In-Year Planning, Governance & Continuous Improvement

• Stand up and run in-year reforecast, AOP, and risks-and-opportunities routines related to the plan; keep assumptions and decisions documented and traceable.
• Build controls (validity checks, root-cause analysis, corrective actions) into planning routines to reduce error and increase agility.
• Lead the transition of available-to-promise and other key planning logic out of spreadsheets and into Odoo, eliminating spreadsheet-validated commitments.
• Identify process and data gaps within planning operations and commercial operations; drive improvements with a focus on automation and reduced manual work.

What You'll Bring

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• ~8+ years of experience in supply chain planning, SIOP/IBP, commercial operations, or planning operations in a manufacturing or hardware environment.
• ~3+ years building planning or commercial process and governance where none previously existed.
• Demonstrated experience designing planning processes, KPI routines, and governance where little or none existed previously.
• Experience working with ERP planning data and master data (e.g., MRP, ATP, lead times) in a regulated or complex manufacturing context.
• Experience acting as a cross-functional liaison, comfortable working with technical, operational, and finance stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications or training in production planning, supply chain, or operations (e.g., APICS/ASCM CPIM, CSCP, or similar).
• Experience moving planning logic out of spreadsheets and into ERP or other advanced tools.
• Experience in high-volume, high-mix, or engineer-to-order environments.
• 1+ years of experience in machining production control, shop scheduling, or related roles.
• Aerospace or defense manufacturing experience is helpful but not required; candidates from other manufacturing industries are encouraged to apply.

Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $144,000 - $180,000, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. What we can't quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy.

Classification: Full-time Exempt

Benefits Include: (Please note, Interns are not eligible for benefits)

• Unlimited PTO - Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement
• Paid Parental and Adoptive Leave
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Tax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA)
• Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability, Basic Life, AD&D
• Additional Benefit Options Including Voluntary Life and Emergency Medical Transport
• EAP Program
• Retirement Savings Plan - 401k with Company Match
• Equity Grants in the Company

How To Apply:
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by filling out the application below and clicking "Submit Application". This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicants.

NOTE: Research suggests that women and BIPOC individuals may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage anyone who believes they have the skills and the drive necessary to succeed here to apply for this role.

Must be a U.S. Person (this includes U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents).

Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.

No outside recruiters, please.