AST SpaceMobile

Delivers global satellite-based mobile broadband

Director Delivery Excellence

Business OperationsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeDallas, TX, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field is required.
At least 12 years of experience in process excellence, operational excellence, business transformation, or organizational enablement within telecommunications, technology, or a related industry is required.
At least 5 years of leadership experience managing high-performing teams is required.
Demonstrated success implementing enterprise-level process improvements, governance programs, and training initiatives is required.
Experience supporting large-scale operational environments and cross-functional delivery organizations is required.
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills are required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
The ability to influence stakeholders across multiple functions without direct authority is required.
Strong leadership, coaching, and team development capabilities are required.
Organizational and project execution skills are required.
Strategic thinking, analytical abilities, and problem-solving abilities are required.
Attention to detail and commitment to documentation quality are required.
The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment is required.
The ability to work in a standard office environment and use a computer for extended periods is required.
The ability to participate in virtual and in-person meetings across multiple locations and time zones is required.
The ability to communicate effectively with internal teams, customers, and external partners is required.
Familiarity with process modeling and documentation tools such as Microsoft Visio, Lucidchart, and Confluence, or similar platforms, is required.
Familiarity with project and work management tools such as Jira, Smartsheet, and Microsoft Project, or equivalent, is required.
Familiarity with learning management systems, knowledge management and collaboration platforms, Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams, reporting and analytics tools, and AI-enabled productivity and content development tools is required.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end process design and optimization across multiple operational and service delivery functions.
Develop and maintain standardized process frameworks, procedures, and operating guidelines.
Establish governance for process documentation, version control, change management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Ensure process standards, templates, workflows, and accountability matrices remain current and aligned with business objectives.
Design and execute training strategies, onboarding programs, and role-based learning paths.
Oversee knowledge management practices and maintain centralized repositories for operational documentation.
Lead organizational change management efforts related to new processes, systems, and operational initiatives.
Monitor adoption, compliance, and process effectiveness through defined metrics and reporting.
Identify process improvement opportunities and drive initiatives to improve quality, efficiency, and team performance.
Partner with technology, engineering, operations, and business teams to support enterprise-wide process and tool rollouts.
Lead, mentor, and develop teams responsible for process excellence, training, and operational enablement.
Establish quality standards for process documentation, learning materials, and operational deliverables.
Occasional travel may be required.
Access operational, technical, or testing facilities as needed.
Support global operations and business initiatives outside standard business hours when needed.

Desired Qualifications

A Master's degree is preferred.
Relevant professional certifications in process improvement, project management, or change management are a plus.
Experience with process design methodologies and business process modeling is preferred.
Working knowledge of telecommunications network operations, wireless technologies, or satellite communications environments is preferred.
Experience implementing service management frameworks and operational best practices is preferred.
Lean Six Sigma certification or equivalent continuous improvement experience is preferred.
Experience with structured organizational change management methodologies is preferred.
Experience building or scaling enablement, training, and knowledge management functions is preferred.
Familiarity with learning management systems and digital adoption platforms is preferred.

AST SpaceMobile and our global partners are building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network to be accessible by standard smartphones. Called SpaceMobile, this ultra-powerful network is being designed to provide connectivity at 4G/5G speeds everywhere on the planet – on land, at sea and in flight.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Director, Delivery Excellence to lead the design, standardization, and continuous improvement of operational processes across a complex telecommunications environment. This role is responsible for establishing scalable delivery frameworks, driving process governance, overseeing training and knowledge management programs, and leading organizational change initiatives that improve operational consistency and efficiency. The Director will partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure processes, tools, and standards are effectively documented, communicated, and adopted across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end process design and optimization across multiple operational and service delivery functions.
Develop and maintain standardized process frameworks, procedures, and operating guidelines.
Establish governance for process documentation, version control, change management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Ensure process standards, templates, workflows, and accountability matrices remain current and aligned with business objectives.
Design and execute training strategies, onboarding programs, and role-based learning paths.
Oversee knowledge management practices and maintain centralized repositories for operational documentation.
Lead organizational change management efforts related to new processes, systems, and operational initiatives.
Monitor adoption, compliance, and process effectiveness through defined metrics and reporting.
Identify process improvement opportunities and drive initiatives to improve quality, efficiency, and team performance.
Partner with technology, engineering, operations, and business teams to support enterprise-wide process and tool rollouts.
Lead, mentor, and develop teams responsible for process excellence, training, and operational enablement.
Establish quality standards for process documentation, learning materials, and operational deliverables.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
Master's degree preferred.
Relevant professional certifications in process improvement, project management, or change management are a plus.

Experience

Minimum of 12 years of experience in process excellence, operational excellence, business transformation, or organizational enablement within telecommunications, technology, or a related industry.
Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience managing high-performing teams.
Demonstrated success implementing enterprise-level process improvements, governance programs, and training initiatives.
Experience supporting large-scale operational environments and cross-functional delivery organizations.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with process design methodologies and business process modeling.
Working knowledge of telecommunications network operations, wireless technologies, or satellite communications environments.
Experience implementing service management frameworks and operational best practices.
Lean Six Sigma certification or equivalent continuous improvement experience.
Experience with structured organizational change management methodologies.
Experience building or scaling enablement, training, and knowledge management functions.
Familiarity with learning management systems and digital adoption platforms.

Soft Skills

Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proven ability to influence stakeholders across multiple functions without direct authority.
Strong leadership, coaching, and team development capabilities.
Exceptional organizational and project execution skills.
Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Meticulous attention to detail and commitment to documentation quality.
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Technology Stack

Process modeling and documentation tools (e.g., Microsoft Visio, Lucidchart, Confluence, or similar platforms)
Project and work management tools (e.g., Jira, Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, or equivalent)
Learning Management Systems (LMS)
Knowledge management and collaboration platforms
Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams
Reporting and analytics tools
AI-enabled productivity and content development tools

Physical Requirements

Ability to work in a standard office environment and use a computer for extended periods.
Ability to participate in virtual and in-person meetings across multiple locations and time zones.
Occasional travel may be required.
Ability to access operational, technical, or testing facilities as needed.
Ability to communicate effectively with internal teams, customers, and external partners.
May require flexibility to support global operations and business initiatives outside standard business hours.

This job description may not be inclusive to the duties and responsibilities listed. Additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time or the scope of the job may change as needed by business demands.

AST SpaceMobile is an Equal Opportunity, at will Employer; employment is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

About the Company

AST SpaceMobile

Delivers global satellite-based mobile broadband

AST SpaceMobile builds a satellite-based broadband network that can work directly with ordinary mobile devices by partnering with major mobile network operators to extend global coverage. The system uses satellites that communicate with phones through operator-backed services to provide data without relying only on terrestrial towers, with revenue coming from service agreements and data usage fees. It differentiates itself by pursuing direct-to-device satellite cellular service through collaborations with operators to reach the many unconnected subscribers worldwide. Its goal is to deliver seamless global mobile broadband coverage and close the connectivity gaps for billions of mobile users.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Midland, TX
Founded: 2017

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