Job Description
Role Highlights
- Job title: Head of Operations Deployment
- Department: Global Manufacturing Organisation
- Location: Espoo, Finland (travelling > 40%)
- Reports to: Global Manufacturing Strategy and Compliance Director
- Employment Type: Permanent
- Working Format: Hybrid
- Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO)
The Mission of the Head of Global Operations
The Head of Operations Deployment is responsible for ensuring that all manufacturing sites operate in full compliance with approved manufacturing processes, quality standards, and regulatory requirements. The role provides global oversight of manufacturing execution, enforces the quality management system, and ensures transparent reporting and alignment with the original factory.
Who We Are
ICEYE delivers space-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities to governments and allied nations. This includes sovereign and turnkey ISR missions leveraging ICEYE’s world-leading synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite technology, as well as access to data from the world’s largest SAR satellite constellation. These capabilities enable partners to detect and respond to critical changes anywhere on Earth with unprecedented speed and accuracy – day or night and in any weather, supported by ultra high-resolution imagery and high-frequency revisits.
As a trusted partner for defense, intelligence, security, and maritime domain awareness, ICEYE’s near real-time data creates a tactical advantage for mission-critical operations. Designed for dual use, the platform also serves civil protection and commercial users for natural-catastrophe intelligence, insurance, maritime monitoring (including oil-spill detection), and finance, contributing to global security and community resilience.
ICEYE operates internationally with offices in Finland, Poland, Spain, Japan, the UAE, Greece, and the US. The company has more than 900 employees, inspired by the shared vision of improving life on Earth by becoming the global source of truth in Earth Observation.
Expected Outcomes
Manufacturing compliance and execution:
- Focus on the manufacturing operations deployment at ICEYE subsidiaries
- Support with setup of manufacturing governance, metrics, and reporting of the deployment status
- Support in reporting of the deployment status to the GMO in order to capture the regional specifics into centrally governed quality management system
Quality management system enforcement:
- Ensure full implementation, adherence, and continuous improvement of the company’s Quality Management System across all manufacturing sites.
Reporting to the original factory:
- Provide regular, accurate, and transparent reporting to original manufacturing
- Escalate critical issues, risks etc. to the GMO leadership
- Support and train (if required) the primary manufacturing representative (head of manufacturing) at the location in reporting to GMO
Leadership and collaboration:
- Lead, coach, and develop manufacturing and quality leadership teams at site and regional levels.
- Foster a strong quality culture where compliance, accountability, and continuous improvement are embedded in daily operations.
- Collaborate closely with all stakeholders involved in operations ensuring support to deliver the products.
Role-specific Competences
- Strong leadership and decision-making skills
- Deep understanding of manufacturing compliance and quality systems
- Excellent communication and reporting skills
- Ability to manage complexity across global operations
- High integrity, accountability, and attention to detail
Key Competences
In addition to the requirements above, we evaluate candidates on these key qualities throughout the hiring process:
- Intellectual Firepower: Rapidly comprehends, structures and synthesizes complex information, draws accurate conclusions, and communicates them with clarity.
- Passion & Work Ethic: Brings sustained motivation, resilience, and high personal standards to every challenge.
- Ownership & Action: Assumes full accountability for outcomes, acting decisively, and ensuring commitments are delivered.
- Team Player: Works collaboratively across teams, contributing to shared success, and engaging in constructive debate.
- Integrity & Growth Mindset: Operates with transparency and humility, learns from setbacks, and actively seeks opportunities to grow.
Application Process
Talent Acquisition Interview Screen
Hiring Manager Interview
Task
On-site multi-round interviews: Presentation, Team Meeting, Leadership Meeting
A job that matters in a dynamic Defence Technology and Earth Observation environment with a scale-up approach
An independent role with a supportive and diverse work environment
Occupational healthcare, occupational, and accident insurance
A yearly benefit budget to spend as you wish (i.e. on sport, transport, bike benefit, wellness, lunch, etc.)
Phone subscription with iPhone of choice
Relocation support (i.e. flight tickets, accommodation, relocation agency support)
Time for self-development, research, training, conferences, or certification schemes
Inspiring and collaborating offices and silent workspaces enable you to focus
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
At ICEYE, we believe that diversity isn’t just a buzzword – it’s our greatest asset.
We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every voice is not only heard but celebrated. We know that diverse perspectives breed innovation and creativity, which is why we actively seek out individuals from all walks of life, backgrounds, and experiences.
Whatever your background, we want you to bring your authentic self to the table. Join us and be part of a team where differences are not only embraced but cherished, because together, we’re stronger.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those who may need workplace adjustments. If you require any specific accommodations or assistance during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know.
Apply now to start your ICEYE journey, and help us continue to make the impossible possible together. Read more about ICEYE and working with us at iceye.com.
