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The Exploration CompanySpace Exploration

Senior Digital Leader

Enterprise Systems, Odoo

Location

Global / Flexible

Work type

Onsite

Employment

Full Time

Experience

8-12 years

Compensation

Compensation not disclosed

Posted

1d ago

Summary and responsibilities

Role overview

Summary

This senior leadership role involves defining and driving the enterprise systems landscape, with a primary focus on ERP strategy and Odoo implementation. The leader will oversee execution, ensure seamless integration with other tools, and bridge business needs with engineering execution and system architecture.

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.


We are looking for a senior, hands-on digital leader to define and drive our enterprise systems landscape. You will own the ERP strategy and implementation (Odoo), oversee execution by internal and external engineering teams, and ensure seamless integration with adjacent tools (e.g., MES, data/BI platforms, and other operational systems).


You bridge business needs, engineering execution, and system architecture — ensuring scalable, reliable, and well-integrated digital operations across the company.


Key Responsibilities

  • Define and own the enterprise systems roadmap, with ERP (Odoo) as the backbone of our operational landscape

  • Lead ERP implementation, upgrades and other major system transformations

  • Serve as the strategic digital partner to global organization

  • Manage software procurement, vendor selection, contract negotiation, and license governance

  • Support data centralization and visualization initiatives across systems

  • Lead and develop product/enterprise systems team


Required Qualifications

  • Proven experience leading ERP implementations (Odoo, SAP, or comparable systems)

  • Strong understanding of enterprise system architecture and integrations (APIs, ETL/ELT, data flows)

  • Working knowledge of Python and SQL

  • Experience leading cross-functional transformation programs

  • Experience managing external vendors and subcontractors

  • Strong systems thinking and problem solving mindset


Nice to Have

  • Background as Senior Consultant / Solutions Architect in Finance or Manufacturing environments

  • Experience with BI and dashboarding tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)

  • Experience in aerospace, space, or other high-reliability industries

  • Experience scaling digital systems in fast-growing companies

  • Experience bringing a product to market.


During the interview process, candidates will be asked to present a case study on architecting the manufacturing digital landscape across multiple enterprise grade tools — covering system boundaries, information flows, and change management for a reusable spacecraft programme. We already run a mature, multi-entity Odoo setup; this role is about scaling it, not building from scratch. Leadership role, requiring seasoned Odoo knowledge across all core modules and experience managing a team.


Why you should join us!

What makes us special here at The Exploration Company and why we think you will enjoy working here is:

  • We’re Agile - we make decisions fast whilst keeping our goals and systems in mind

  • We’re Open and Collaborative - we are transparent about risks and obstacles, so that we can cooperate to overcome them

  • We have a lot of Fun - we refuel our energy knowing we are democratising space. It’s a wonderful and rare opportunity, are YOU up for the challenge?


We'd love to hear from you if you wish to be a part of our journey. Please submit your CV now for immediate consideration and we will be in touch shortly.


The Exploration Company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. Relocation assistance is provided for those willing to relocate including visa sponsorship where applicable.


All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, which will be subject to the country, role, and project you applied for. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree that any offer of employment may be conditional upon successful condition of this check. The Exploration Company partners with Zinc Work Limited located in the UK (Zinc), a third-party provider, to ensure this process as efficient and transparent as possible.


If applicable, you will receive an email from Zinc upon acceptance of your offer with a link to a secure portal where you can provide the required information to Zinc.

Updated 1d ago

Candidate fit

Skills and qualifications

Additional skills

Odoo • 1+ yrs
ERP Implementations • 1+ yrs
Enterprise System Architecture • 1+ yrs
API Integrations • 1+ yrs
Python • 1+ yrs
SQL • 1+ yrs
Systems Thinking • 1+ yrs
Vendor Management • 1+ yrs

Experience

8-12 years

How this role is positioned

Role classification

Job domains

IT & System Administration

Industries

Aerospace & Space Tech

Employment

Full Time

Contract duration

Permanent

Hiring type

Direct

Global hiring

Location specific

Offer details

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

Compensation not disclosed

VisibilityShared on listing
CurrencyUSD
PeriodYearly

Benefits and perks

Relocation Assistance
Visa Sponsorship

Location, schedule, and role shape

Work setup

Work conditions

Primary locationGlobal / Flexible
Work typeOnsite
Global hiringNo

Bandwidth profile

peopleHigh9/10
physicalLow2/10
cognitiveHigh9/10
executionHigh9/10
creativityMedium7/10
uncertaintyMedium7/10
communicationHigh8/10

Context on the employer

Company snapshot

Company

The Exploration Company

Team size

Growing team

Location

Global / Flexible

The Exploration Company is 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.

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Senior Digital Leader

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