Business Operations & Expansion Manager

Business Operations & Expansion Manager Aim high, go beyond! At Open Cosmos we are solving the world’s biggest challenges from space, providing businesses, governments and researchers access to more readily available information than ever before - ready for the challenge? Then read on… Working in our Chief Operating Office (COO) Our COO Teams are the engine that powers Open Cosmos’ operations. This division brings together mission management, supply chain, and quality & product assurance to make sure every mission is delivered smoothly, reliably, and to the highest standards. They turn plans into action, keeping us efficient and mission-ready at all times. In this role you'll be getting new subsidiaries operational, and building the group-wide processes that turn a one-off effort into a repeatable one. It's for someone who likes turning complexity into a repeatable playbook, and who's comfortable working across legal, finance, people, IT and engineering to get there. What you'll be doing You'll be instrumental in the operational launch of new subsidiaries end to end, from implementation plan to go-live. This will include: Pulling together Legal, Finance, People, IT, Procurement and technical teams, tracking progress and clearing blockers Making sure each new entity lands properly inside our governance, systems and reporting frameworks Definig and document group-wide operational processes that work across functions and geographies Driving harmonisation so entities aren't each reinventing the same thing, and keep playbooks and SOPs audit-ready Acting as the central point across concurrent expansion workstreams, with clear reporting and aligned stakeholders Using AI, automation and analytics to improve operational visibility and cut manual tracking What you'll bring We care more about what you can do than how long you've been doing it. We are looking for someone who excels in: Creating structure, you build plans, track them, and know what's slipping before anyone asks Keeping several workstreams moving at once without losing the detail on any of them Creating clarity from ambiguity Designing processes that holds up across different functions and countries, not just work once Communicating credibly with legal, finance, people, IT and engineering, and translate between them Effectively managing internal and external stakeholders In addition you'll be confident with operational data, and familiar with ERP and programme management platforms, NetSuite and Jira in particular and possess strong governance discipline: you keep records and reporting in a state you'd happily show an auditor. For this role you can be based in any of our locations. To apply, you must have the legal right to work in your chosen location. Please submit your application and CV in English. Why Open Cosmos? Work at the cutting edge of space technology with customers around the globe A mission-driven company making space accessible to help solve real-world challenges A diverse, ambitious, and supportive team Equal opportunity employer At Open Cosmos, we are dedicated to fostering a workplace built on respect, dignity, and belonging. As an equal opportunity employer, we actively challenge bias to ensure every candidate and employee feels truly welcome. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and are committed to maintaining an inclusive environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Division COO Department OPERATIONS Locations Harwell, UK Remote status Hybrid About Open Cosmos Open Cosmos is dedicated to solving Earth's critical challenges using actionable data and connectivity from space. The company offers a complete, end-to-end service for satellite missions, from design and manufacturing to launch and operations, simplifying access to orbit. A key initiative is the Open Constellation, a mutualised satellite infrastructure that allows organisations to access vital information. This collaborative model makes space simple, affordable, and scalable, enabling partners to share data and assets for wider global coverage and more frequent insights. By empowering clients in Earth observation, IoT connectivity, and secure communications, Open Cosmos is building a better future powered by space technology to understand and connect the world.