Head of Operations

Here at The Exploration Company, we are developing, producing, and operating Nyx, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle that can eventually be refuelled in orbit and that can carry cargo - and potentially humans in the longer run.

The Operations team is looking for a Head of Operations to own reliable, scalable, and efficient operations across all The Exploration Company sites (Munich, Bordeaux, Torino, Houston and test locations).

Reporting to the COO, you will set the strategy for our buildings and workplaces, drive operational processes together with Digital and Quality (including EN9100), and ensure that ESG reporting and sustainability are embedded in how we build and run our sites.

You won’t write every process yourself, but you will be the one who aligns stakeholders, sets priorities and standards, and makes sure things are implemented and actually used.

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Act as the central counterpart for Operations topics with Engineering, MAIT, HR, Digital, and Finance.

Site & Workplace Strategy

- Own the long-term site and building strategy: capacity planning, lease vs. buy/build decisions, and site masterplans in alignment with company growth.

- Define and maintain workplace standards for offices, labs, integration halls, and test areas (layout principles, utilities needs, support functions, amenities).

- Evaluate new locations and expansion options together with Finance, Legal, and business teams; support negotiations with landlords and partners.

Facilities & Site Management

- Set the operating model for site management across all locations (roles, responsibilities, interfaces); ensure local site leads can execute effectively.

- Define and implement standard ways of working for facility operations: maintenance, cleaning, reception, logistics, and office services.

- Own the OPEX/CAPEX budgets for facilities and site operations; forecast, track, and challenge spend across locations.

- Lead major cross-site projects such a...