Blue Origin · 1 month ago
Director - Mission Management - New Glenn
Denver, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$212K/yr - $297K/yr
10+ years expBlue Origin is focused on developing reusable space vehicles for the benefit of Earth. The Director of Mission Management will lead efforts to enhance operational efficiency and streamline processes for the New Glenn launch vehicle, ensuring successful integration and launch of customer payloads.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
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 organization’s success
Qualification
Required
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
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
Benefits
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%
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.
Company
Blue Origin
Blue Origin is an aerospace company that focuses on lowering the cost of spaceflight and helping to explore the solar system.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$185.35MKey Investors
NASAUnited States Space Force
2024-02-20Secondary Market
2024-01-24Undisclosed· $18M
2021-12-03Grant· $130M
Leadership Team
David Limp
Chief Executive Officer
Tim Collins
Vice President, Global Supply Chain
Recent News
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