Director - Mission Management - New Glenn Join to apply for the Director - Mission Management - New Glenn role at Blue Origin .

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. We’re developing 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 team’s 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 organization’s 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 Compensation ranges may vary by site and candidate. For example, CO applicants is $200,653.00-$280,913.85; WA applicants is $211,905.00-$296,665.95. Other site ranges may differ.

Culture and Equal Opportunity Blue Origin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We hire and promote based on qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms of employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, disability, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by law. For more information, see Know Your Rights.

Applicants requiring accommodation in the application or interview process may contact EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com.

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Location: Bellevue, WA and Seattle, WA areas; other postings may exist for related roles.

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