Operations Deputy Sr. Director

BLUE ORIGIN•Huntsville, AL

10d•$203,165 - $284,430•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities. The Technical Advisor will support the VP/SVP Operations/Manufacturing on a wide range of tactical and strategic priorities across the business. This role will require strong operations and business acumen, sound judgment, the ability to quickly synthesize information, and a high degree of ownership. The person in this role will be expected to help drive execution across key initiatives, review materials and recommendations with an enterprise lens, and operate with the pace, discretion, and rigor required to support the Office of the SVP-Operations. The successful candidate must be based in Florida (relocation provided) and be able to support up to 50% travel.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or related technical field (master's degree preferred)
10+ years of progressive experience in aerospace, manufacturing, or high-tech operations with demonstrated strategic impact
Experience in operations management, or similar roles
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
Strong financial acumen with ability to "think and communicate like a CFO" - telling stories through ROI, cost, revenue, and risk metrics
Strong analytical capabilities and problem-solving skills
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment
Must be based in Florida (relocation provided)
Able to support up to 50% travel
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree

Responsibilities

Participate in the development and refinement of the Operations Strategy aligned with overall Blue Origin goals and objectives
Manage the SVP's strategic priorities, ensuring alignment across all Operations teams and tracking progress toward goals
Leverage organizational knowledge to determine which levers to pull to move critical initiatives quickly
Define and drive the adoption of KPIs that tie functional activity to enterprise outcomes (getting to rate, risk reduction, employee/site safety)
Drive special projects and strategic initiatives across Operations, including cross-functional programs that require coordination with Engineering, Business Development, and other organizational units
Manage crisis response and contingency planning for operational challenges
Identify process improvements and operational efficiencies across the organization
Coordinate with Operations leadership team to maintain alignment and drive efficiency across manufacturing, test, launch, and support functions
Optimize decision-making by conducting research/analysis and gathering key facts and perspectives from stakeholders. Translate data into actionable options.
Serve as a liaison between Operations and other departments, fostering collaboration and eliminating silos
Represent the SVP-Operations in key meetings and forums when needed, demonstrating sound judgment and decision-making abilities as it relates to operations.
Prepare executive-level communications, presentations, and briefings for internal and external stakeholders on behalf of the Operations organization.
Support the Rhythm of the Business meetings, including preparation, reporting, and follow-up actions