Director Mission Management New Glenn

Application close date :

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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

This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn a single-configuration heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit geostationary transfer orbit cislunar and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.

As part of a small passionate and accomplished team of experts you will lead the New Glenn Mission Management efforts to enhance operational efficiency streamline processes and foster a culture of continuous improvement. You will share in the teams impact on all aspects of New Glenn launch vehicle development.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise leadership skills and commitment to quality to positively impact our relationship with customers and enable integration and launch of their payloads. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities :

Lead both internal and external technical projects from proposal through completion

Lead team of engineers and project managers to identify analyze manage and improve existing business processes within the organization including manifest management staffing and related business processes

Establish infrastructure and processes that enable insight access and customer satisfaction across all New Glenn customers

Develop and implement strategies for process automation and efficiency ensuring Blue Origin commitments are met on time on budget and with success

Oversee integrated launch campaign process across organizations including customer sales and technical integration

Oversee New Glenn mission manifest and associated processes

Manage Mission Management business processes and integration to ensure consistency in execution budgeting staffing scheduling and operations

Work across disciplines and organizations to align processes facilitate communication and coordination between teams to enhance operational effectiveness

Establish a framework for continuous improvement initiatives including monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to drive ongoing enhancements

Ensure team members across the organization are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to support operational excellence

Support Business Development interactions with external customers leading to mission integration and launch contracts

Drive ownership and accountability through establishment of clear expectations and metrics for performance ensuring that all team members understand their contributions to the organizations success

Minimum Qualifications :

B.S. in Engineering field

10 years managing complex multi-disciplinary fast-paced aerospace projects

5 years of industry experience in launch system or satellite operations

Proven experience in leading cross-functional teams and driving continuous improvement initiatives

Ability to travel within the U.S. and abroad

Preferred Qualifications :

Exceptional leadership organizational team building and people management skills

Strategic thinker with a detail-oriented approach

Ability to influence and lead change within the organization

Experience in the development of launch vehicles

Experience in working with government customers

Compensation Range for :

CO applicants is $200653.00-$280913.85;WA applicants is $211905.00-$296665.95

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Dont 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 an authentic workplace so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt 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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Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder) or lawfully admitted into the a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

Required for all positions : Blues Standard Background Check

Required for Certain Job Profiles : Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

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Benefits

Benefits include : Medical dental vision basic and supplemental life insurance paid parental leave short and long-term disability 401(k) with a company match of up to 5% and an Education Support Program.

Paid Time Off : Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

Dependent on role type and job level employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the companys intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the companys results or other factors at the companys sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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Required Experience :

Director

Key Skills

Category Management,Athletics,Customer,ABAP,Hydraulics,ITI

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 200653 - 280913