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Blue Origin · 1 week ago

Lunar Operations - Project Integrators/Program Managers III-Prin.

Greater Seattle Area

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$121K/yr - $169K/yr

8+ years exp

Blue Origin is a company focused on developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. They are seeking Project Integrators to oversee lunar manufacturing operations, facilitate cross-functional collaboration, and drive business objectives to enable millions of people to live and work in space.

AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead and manage facility operations across multiple Lunar Manufacturing sites and components, including MK1, MK2, Transporter, Pressure Vessels, and Core Components

Aid the Operations Leadership team in facilitating effective decision-making on complicated scenarios with major organizational impact

Drive implementation of critical initiatives and support the deployment of operational strategy, moving manufacturing programs from development into production and vertical integration

Foster cross-functional collaboration with Facilities, Risk Management, and Operations leadership to address facility-related risk mitigation (e.g., hurricane response plans, hardware protection, equipment relocation, hardware transport)

Provide guidance using best-in-class knowledge of strategy, business insights, operational excellence, and organizational structure

Participate in regular meetings with the Lunar Operations Leadership Team and the Lunar Business Unit to evaluate and overcome organizational barriers to success

Ensure information is gathered, organized, rendered, and presented to maximize decision speed; manage the implementation and institutionalization of actions for Operations VP

Influence leadership to deliver on strategic business goals and objectives with a planned, results-oriented approach

Collaborate to align strategy and direction with the overall goals of the organization; develop policies, practices, and procedures that drive business transformation

Maintain and manage strategic and tactical priorities, connecting work streams across functions and sites to avoid silos; manage communication cadence and content with Lunar Operations and Rocket Park Leadership

Forecast, establish, and maintain goals, schedules, labor and non-labor costs; contribute to planning and reviews (e.g. multi-year, strategic, program, design, monthly metrics, proposals)

Coordinate operations internal communications (e.g., company-wide announcements, Quarterly Updates, all-hands presentations)

Identify, shape, and lead the implementation of pivotal initiatives and change management activities

Mentor teammates in proposal best practices and technical writing; contribute to new business capture and portfolio growth

Qualification

Operational ExcellenceManufacturing ExperienceProject ManagementPMP CertificationEarned Value ManagementCommunication SkillsBusiness AcumenTeam CollaborationProblem SolvingAttention to Detail

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or related field

8+ years of relevant program management/operational experience (manufacturing, aerospace, business operations)

Excellent communication skills: verbal, written, data

Ability to balance technical, business, and organizational influences

Demonstrated history of independent work, problem anticipation, commitment delivery, and accountability

Preferred

Master's degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or related field

6+ years of experience in an operations environment (aerospace, facility, manufacturing)

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and familiarity with Earned Value Management System (EVMS)

Exceptional judgment and discretion handling sensitive or confidential matters

Strong organizational and project management skills with keen attention to detail (tactical and strategic)

Outstanding interpersonal skills; able to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels without direct authority

Proven business acumen with understanding of industry dynamics, marketplace trends, competitive landscape, and technology requirements for operational sustainability

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, tailoring to varied audiences (executives to shop floor)

Demonstrated experience in at least one core function: Engineering, Business Management, Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, or Configuration Management

Proposal/business case development experience (preferred for Product Integrator roles)

Experience with project management tools (Primavera, MS Project or similar)