Director of Business Operations, Engine Design Office (R40725)

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 integral to the Blue Engine Business Office, and specifically to the Engine Design Office which focuses on the design, development, and testing of engines and propulsion systems. Our family of engines powers the next generation of rockets for commercial, civil, national security, and human spaceflight missions.

As a part of our dedicated and diverse team, you will have a significant impact on the Engines business unit and will contribute to building a world-class team by directly influencing organizational and operational excellence.  We are seeking a talented individual to apply their expertise, leadership, and integration skills to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is a prerequisite for this role.  This position will be based at our Business Unit headquarters in Renton, Washington, working closely with the Engine Design Office leadership team.

Responsibilities:

• Provide dedicated support to the VP of Engine Design Office and collaborate closely with the leadership team
•  Lead the Engines Design Office Management Operating System and drive strategy and operational excellence
• Plan and manage team meetings, including All Hands, and drive internal communications and team connectedness
• Identify organizational gaps, recommend solutions, and foster cross-group collaboration and synergies
• Collaborate with leaders to set and track business goals and drive cross-team process improvements
• Synergize business operation and implement business operation changes within Engines Design Office, including talent management and knowledge management
• Own and execute a Knowledge Management roadmap
• Collaborate with Internal Communications to develop a strategy for effective and engaging internal communication
• Demonstrate discretion and professionalism while addressing sensitive business and organizational issues with the Leadership Team
• Ensure a positive onboarding experience, continuous training programs, and effective internal communications
• Collaborate with the EDO VP, Human Resources Business Partner, and Talent Acquisition to ensure organizational health and workforce align with business objectives, including hiring, developing, and retaining top talent
• Lead special projects, including the design and delivery of high-impact, cross-team projects to meet the evolving business environment

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead extensive cross-group and cross-boundary coordination at all levels
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• History of demonstrating a wide range of analytical capabilities
• Ability to develop compelling internal presentations, customer-facing content, and comprehensive business review materials
• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field (e.g., Engineering, Business)
• 10+ years of experience working directly with engineering, HR, recruiting, operations, and stakeholders
• 5+ years of experience as a people manager
• Demonsrated ability to handle sensitive information and simultaneously work across multiple levels and organizational interfaces
• Knowledge and strong fundamentals in project management approaches and techniques
• Experience leading and managing small teams on fast-paced projects
• 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.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with organizational design, general finance acumen, and operations
• Experience with various forms and levels of communication (written, verbal, executive, cross-functional, etc.)

Compensation range for on site WA applicants is$151,109.25—$211,552.95 USD

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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