Operations Program Manager Sr. Lvl IV - Lunar MK2 Crew Lander

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Facilities, and Security. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

As an operations program manager within the Lunar Operations Program Management team, you will be the operations focal point for the Mark 2 Lander for the NASA SLD contract.  You will report to the director of the Lunar OPM team within Operations.  You will engage and lead the team, manage personnel, and manage the overall cost, schedule, resource needs, risks & opportunities, and change management for the MK2 lander.  You will coordinate with all operational support organizations to enable execution of the Mk2 Lunar Lander Production. You will use your technical background to understand and effectively communicate with Blue Origin internal and external organizations and suppliers to guide project planning and execution.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Special Mentions [Edit or remove as needed]

• Travel expected up to 15% of the time

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Coordinate and work closely with business unit and operations program and project managers to meet design, build, and test milestones for launch and space vehicles.
• Coordinate support for the overall build within operations.
• Forecast, establish, and maintain goals, schedules, labor and non-labor costs.
• Contribute to the multi-year plan for the overall group.
• Contribute to program, design, and monthly metric reviews.
• Lead and mentor team indirectly in a fast-paced production environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. Business, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Operations Management, or similar
• 12+ years’ experience in the aerospace industry with engagement in program/project management and business management in a development environment
• Ability to work in a very dynamic, rapid manufacturing environment
• Experience with large aerospace structures and integrated assemblies
• Excellent written, communication and presentation skills
• Aptitude for hands-on problem solving, with a passion for space systems
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
• Experience with direct and indirect people management
• Experience with Primavera, MS Project or Similar
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in project management or PMP certification
• 15+ years’ experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment
• Experience in project lifecycle management of aerospace systems and management of gated reviews.
• Earned Value Management System experience
• Experience leading organizations (directly or indirectly)
• Experience delivering mission and safety critical software to space missions
• Experience managing subcontracts

Inclusivity Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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