Observable Space

Observable Space

Director of Managed Services

Los Angeles, CA · Director

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 53 days ago
Customer SupportResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaboration

About the role

  • Observable Space systems are deployed at research institutions, government facilities, and commercial sites globally - and as that footprint grows, so does the complexity and criticality of the team behind it.
  • This is a hands-on leadership role that combines strategy and execution.
  • We are looking for a Director of Managed

Responsibilities

  • Build scalable processes, documentation, and tooling to support a growing team operating across geographies
  • Build feedback loops that bring field learnings back to engineering, manufacturing, and product teams in a timely and actionable way
  • Own and optimize the financial performance of field operations - revenue, cost, and margin
  • Partner closely with engineering, sales, and manufacturing to deliver exceptional customer support and keep field execution aligned with product and program developments
  • Contribute to the development of warranties, support programs, and post-sale offerings as the business evolves
  • ensuring every customer around the world experiences seamless installation, service, and support of our technology.
  • The opportunity to build and scale a global field operations organization from the ground up

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, or a related technical field preferred

Compensation

  • Competitive salary, equity opportunities, and comprehensive benefits

Benefits

  • Competitive salary, equity opportunities, and comprehensive benefits
  • Own workforce planning for field operations - staffing, scheduling, skills development, and geographic coverage as the installed base expands

Company info

  • Travel globally to customer sites, installations, and company offices in Los Angeles, Adrian, MI, and Detroit
  • Collaborate directly with customers and partners around the world to ensure installations meet technical and operational expectations
  • Serve as an escalation point for field service issues, engaging directly with customers when needed
  • Partner with sales and leadership to develop and evolve service models that expand long-term value to customers
  • Be part of a mission-driven company helping shape the future of space infrastructure

This listing is sourced directly from Observable Space's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.