Starlink Global Operations Lead
Lead global operations for Starlink, focusing on business planning, analysis, and cross-functional collaboration.
Posted by employer 1 month ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 month ago
Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago
Skills & Technologies
What you'll build
- Gather data and coordinate with external service providers
- Guide planning and resource management for specific verticals
- Identify initiatives for improvement of Starlink's business outlook
- Work with stakeholders to analyze the impact of proposed business decisions
- Identify and lead implementation of process and system enhancements
Must have
- Bachelor’s degree in STEM, business, economics, or finance
- 1+ years experience based abroad or working with operations outside of the United States
- 1+ years of experience with data/analytical tools
Nice to have
- Demonstrated success working in an environment with competing priorities
- Experience leading complex operational and strategic initiatives
- Ability to define and manage a project independently
- Experience with SQL and creating/managing dashboards
- Experience using various programming languages
Practical constraints
- Willingness to travel up to 50%
- Must be willingness to work extended hours and/or weekends
Requirements
- Experience
- 1+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, work arrangement, visa sponsorship.
Joblaze summary
The Starlink Global Operations Lead at SpaceX is responsible for analyzing data and guiding business planning to enhance Starlink's operational efficiency and strategic initiatives. This role requires proficiency in data analysis tools and experience in managing cross-functional projects, with a strong emphasis on compliance and resource management. Ideal candidates will have a background in STEM or business, along with experience in international operations. The position involves collaboration with various teams to drive improvements and support the company's ambitious goals.
Joblaze insights
- Listed about a month ago — first seen on Joblaze September 18, 2026. Last confirmed on SpaceX's careers page November 8, 2026.
- Python appears in 12.2% of 630 comparable lead management roles in United States; Microsoft Office appears in 0.2% of 630 comparable lead management roles in United States.
Quick facts
- How much experience is required?
- At least 1 year of relevant experience for this Starlink Global Operations Lead role.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: CSS, Excel, HTML, JavaScript, Looker, Microsoft Office.
- What seniority level is this role?
- SpaceX targets lead candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Starlink Global Operations Lead role at SpaceX.
From the original posting
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
STARLINK GLOBAL OPERATIONS LEAD
Starlink will provide high-speed broadband to the world. The role combines traditional business planning and analysis with broader business decision-making and strategy, directly supporting Starlink's leadership. Global Operations is embedded in daily operations, supporting both near-term execution and long-term planning. Team members are expected to analyze data and provide recommendations and to lead cross-functional decision-making and implementation of the recommendations.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Gather data, and coordinate with external service providers for preparation of documents compliant with local tax requirements and e-invoicing requirements
- Guide planning and resource management for specific verticals within Starlink including development of business models
- Identify initiatives for improvement of Starlink's business outlook; develop, track, and execute business initiatives with Starlink's leadership
- Work with stakeholders to analyze the impact of proposed business decisions
- Identify and lead implementation of process and system enhancements to improve handoffs and execution across various teams; evolve the customer experience, and scale the business while balancing resources
- Collaborate and partner with cross functional teams in order to build a strong networking across these departments and with external resources to ensure compliance
- Provide support as needed on ad-hoc projects
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in STEM, business, economics, or finance
- 1+ years experience based abroad or working with operations outside of the United States
- 1+ years of experience with data/analytical tools (e.g. Microsoft Office applications and/or Excel modeling)
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Demonstrated success working in an environment with competing priorities and aggressive schedules
- Experience leading complex operational and strategic initiatives
- Ability to define and manage a project independently
- Experience with SQL and creating/managing dashboards using data visualization tools (e.g. Tableau, Power BI, and/or Looker)
- Experience using various programming languages (e.g Python, Javascript, R, SQL, HTML, XML, CSS, and/or Ruby)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, particularly with senior business leaders
ADDTIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Willingness to travel up to 50%
- Must be willingness to work extended hours and/or weekends
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
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