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Starlink Global Operations Manager (Country Launch)

Manage global operations for Starlink, focusing on market access and growth strategies in a fast-paced environment.

Location
Redmond, WA
Compensation
$120k–$175k/yr
Level
mid
Type
full time · On-site

Posted by employer 4 days ago

First seen on Joblaze 3 days ago

Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago

What you'll build

  • Develop execution plan for market access
  • Track key performance indicators
  • Guide planning and resource management
  • Identify initiatives for business improvement
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams

Must have

  • Bachelor’s degree in STEM, business, economics, or finance
  • 4+ years of experience in business operations
  • 1+ year experience based abroad
  • 1+ year of experience with analytical skills

Nice to have

  • Experience leading complex operational initiatives
  • Ability to define and manage a project independently
  • Experience with SQL and data visualization tools
  • Experience using various programming languages
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Practical constraints

  • Willingness to travel up to 50%
  • Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends
  • This is not a remote position

Requirements

Experience
4+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree
Visa
No sponsorship (stated in posting)

Benefits

401k Match Paid Vacation Equity/Stock Options Paid Holidays Health Insurance Parental Leave

Joblaze summary

The Starlink Global Operations Manager focuses on executing market access plans and driving operational growth for Starlink's broadband services. This role requires strong analytical skills and experience in business operations, project management, and strategic planning, with a preference for candidates familiar with data visualization tools and programming languages. Ideal candidates are seasoned professionals with a background in managing complex initiatives and navigating competing priorities. The position is integral to enhancing operational efficiency and customer experience within a fast-paced environment.

Joblaze insights

  • Listed 3 days ago — first seen on Joblaze September 22, 2026. Last confirmed on SpaceX's careers page September 24, 2026.
  • This exact title is also open at 1 other location at SpaceX: Bastrop, TX.
  • Salary band is below the typical range for Management roles (median ~$173,000).
  • Starts above 36% of 11 comparable mid management roles in United States that list SQL we track (median $120,000 across 8 companies). See SQL salary trends
  • SQL appears in 5.5% of 438 comparable mid management roles in United States; Microsoft Excel appears in 0.5% of 438 comparable mid management roles in United States.

Quick facts

Is the Starlink Global Operations Manager (Country Launch) role remote?
No — this is an on-site role in Redmond, WA.
What's the salary range?
SpaceX lists $120,000–$175,000 for this role.
How much experience is required?
At least 4 years of relevant experience for this Starlink Global Operations Manager (Country Launch) role.
Where is the role based?
SpaceX is hiring for this position in Redmond, WA.
What's the tech stack?
Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: CSS, HTML, JavaScript, Looker, Microsoft Excel, Power BI.
What seniority level is this role?
SpaceX targets mid-level candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?
Full-time for this Starlink Global Operations Manager (Country Launch) 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 MANAGER (COUNTRY LAUNCH)

Starlink is providing high-speed broadband to the world. This 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:

  • Develop comprehensive execution plan to implement market requirements for initial market access and rapid growth of operations
  • Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as the timeliness of activation upon full authorization in a market, product accessibility, and Starlink’s operational health in live markets
  • Guide planning and resource management for specific verticals within Starlink, including development of business models
  • Identify initiatives for improvement of Starlink's business outlook, including developing, tracking, and executing business initiatives with Starlink's leadership
  • Identify and lead implementation of process and system enhancements to improve handoffs and execution across various teams, evolve the customer experience, or 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
  • Support and educate internal stakeholders on market requirements and timeframes, working collaboratively to achieve company objectives

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in STEM, business, economics, or finance
  • 4+ years of experience in business operations, project management, or strategic planning
  • 1+ year experience based abroad or working with operations outside of the United States
  • 1+ year of experience with analytical skills (e.g. Microsoft Office applications, Excel modeling, etc.)

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, Looker)
  • Experience using various programming languages (e.g Python, Javascript, R, SQL, HTML, XML, CSS, Ruby)
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, particularly with senior business leaders

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Willingness to travel up to 50%
  • Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends
  • This is not a remote position and would require being onsite

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range:
Level 3: $120,000.00 - $175,000.00

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.

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