Sr Global Expansions Manager, Kuiper Global Expansions
DESCRIPTION
Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.
The Senior Global Expansions Manager will be responsible for managing global expansion in new regions to support Project Kuiper's business. A successful candidate must have experience managing large scale initiatives, with multiple stakeholders. They must also thrive in a high degree of ambiguity, and working through competing priorities.
This role will be highly collaborative, requiring partnerships with cross-functional leaders to drive positive results. This role requires ability to advocate on behalf of our customers (internal and external) and an ability to push back without being adversarial.
This position may require access to information, technology, or hardware that is subject to export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Employment in this position is contingent upon obtaining any required export licenses or other approvals from the United States government. As such, the successful candidate must be eligible to obtain any necessary export licenses or approvals based on their nationality, citizenship, and any other factors considered by the applicable export control regulations.
Key job responsibilities
- Work across 30+ teams across Kuiper BizOps, Ground Infrastructure, Regulatory, Legal, and Corporate Services to progress project deliverables and manage timelines.
- Work across teams weigh risks, make trade offs, in order to prioritize. You will proactively look around corners to identify challenges or blind spots.
- Work closely with the business to understand pain points in order to better set expectations with stakeholders.
- Own the prioritization and regular reporting mechanisms to proactively communicate progress, accomplishments and risks.
A day in the life
The Global Expansions team is responsible for all country expansion at Project Kuiper. We build the structural operations required for Project Kuiper to conduct business globally, and ensure we operate in compliance with local rules and regulations.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience developing strategies that influence leadership decisions at the organizational level
- Experience managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules
- Experience influencing internal and external stakeholders
- Bachelor's degree
- Program or project management experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience interpreting data and making business recommendations
- Master's degree, or MBA in business or operations.
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