Senior Product Operations Manager, Factory X

The role

You will run the day to day operations for new satellite production factories. You will own the master schedule across factories, deploy training teams, and support program execution until sites are handed to Mission Managers.

What you will do

• Own the master schedule across all factories
• Track partner facility and construction timelines
• Spot schedule conflicts, risks, and dependencies
• Run the train-the-trainer effort
• Own logistics for deployed teams including visas, housing, relocation, and travel
• Partner with HR, Export, and functional leadership on resource planning
• Support the Sr. Director on program execution across sites

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations, business, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of experience in program management, operations, or manufacturing
• Proven experience building and owning schedules across multiple projects or sites at once
• Experience coordinating across many teams and outside partners, with no direct authority over them
• Comfortable managing logistics for people moving between sites, including relocation, housing, and travel
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Comfortable with ambiguity and willing to get hands-on
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed

Nice to have

• Experience standing up or scaling a factory, production line, or new site
• Experience with international deployments, including work with export controls or global mobility
• Experience working with visa and immigration processes alongside HR or legal teams
• Experience with training or workforce readiness programs
• Background in space, defense, or other regulated industries
• PMP or similar certification

Benefits

• Equity in Apex
• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents
• $100k life insurance at no cost
• Starting at 15 days vacation, growing to 20+ days annually
• 10 paid holidays
• 100% match on first 3% and 50% match on next 2% of 401(k)
• 8 weeks paid parental leave
• Childcare reimbursement up to $350/day for work-related travel
• Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks
• Monthly office socials, pickleball tournaments, run club, and gatherings
• Dream desk setup

Before you apply

• Must qualify as a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or individual granted asylum) or be able to obtain required export authorizations

About the company

Apex manufactures satellite buses at scale using software, vertical integration, and hardware. The company is a fast-growing startup that has raised more than $500M in funding.