IT Operations EngineerActive

The opportunity

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

What you'll do

  • Distill vague problem statements into clear requirements, priorities, and: actionable plans in partnership with IT teams.

  • Organize and lead meetings, presentations, and working sessions with project: teams and stakeholders; keep all parties aligned on deliverables and expectations across multiple concurrent projects.

  • Create and maintain auto-updating project management tools, schedules,: performance metrics, risk registers, dashboards, and automated reports using AI-assisted software that integrates with existing platforms (Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet, etc.).

  • Deliver concise, data-driven executive summaries and in-person briefings: covering project status, wins, risks/blockers, budget health, and opportunities.

  • Identify recurring operational and process challenges that impact IT team: efficiency; propose practical solutions, secure buy-in, implement improvements, and gather feedback to confirm effectiveness.

  • Partner with peers, managers, and executives to provide analytical insight: and strategic support, with particular emphasis on storytelling through data visualization.

What they're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering or: a related technical discipline and 3+ years of professional experience leading technical projects with cross-functional teams; OR 5+ years of professional experience leading technical projects with cross-functional teams in lieu of a degree.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive, high-energy: approach to identifying and overcoming challenges.
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional efforts, manage stakeholders, drive: process improvement, make decisions, and resolve conflict across multiple projects.
  • Experience coordinating meetings and preparing clear presentations that: incorporate input from diverse internal and external stakeholders.