Senior, Lunar Program Operations
About The Position
This role is part of Blue Origin’s Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Moon landers and related products to support sustainable transportation of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface. The position works at the intersection of program management, customer management, contracts, and engineering, supporting the Lunar Program Management Office (PMO) and cross-functional engagement with NASA and other U.S. Government stakeholders. As a member of the Lunar PMO, the role supports the lead customer integrator in NASA customer engagement, contract execution, technical forums, program milestones, and other government support activities. It works with program leadership, engineering, finance, production, contracts, and other functional organizations to promote communication, alignment, and execution across Lunar Programs. Lunar Program Operations roles report to the PMO Director and support activities needed to effectively execute program operations.
Requirements
- B.S./B.A. degree in Engineering or equivalent industry experience.
- 10+ years of experience in program/project management with complex technical systems.
- Experience establishing business and product development processes.
- Experience conducting or supporting process improvement initiatives.
- High attention to detail and strong organizational and coordination skills.
- Demonstrated ability to build trusting and effective working relationships that improve team performance and deliver results.
- Experience working with and presenting to senior leadership.
- Experience collaborating in small and large teams on fast-paced projects.
- Ability to work comfortably in a rapidly changing, ambiguous environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
- Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in program/project management on aerospace hardware development programs.
- Experience tracking and managing issues in the JIRA tool suite.
- Experience with Confluence/Wiki Site development and operations.
- Experience working with external suppliers and partners.
- Experience managing and leading SOW execution and participating in business negotiations.
- Working knowledge of configuration management principles and practices.
- Experience leading change management activities.
- Experience with risk management processes and execution, including technical and schedule risks.
- Experience in organizational change management and designing and rolling out new business processes effectively.
Responsibilities
- Lead efforts on study contracts and task orders as delegated by the lead customer integrator.
- Support contract alignment and the full lifecycle of quick-response activities across the program.
- Plan and execute technical forums with customers.
- Drive alignment, messaging, preparation, and execution of external reviews in partnership with review owners.
- Lead improvement initiatives to support effective communication, alignment, and execution across Lunar Programs.
- Write effective narratives and program updates, and present them to stakeholders and executive leadership.
- Support program operations reporting focused on execution performance, including finance, organizational planning, staffing, tasking, and risk assessments.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Basic and supplemental life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Short- and long-term disability
- 401(k) with company match of up to 5%
- Education Support Program
- Stock options for regular employees working at least 20 hours per week
- Up to four weeks of paid time off per year, based on weekly scheduled hours
- Up to 14 company-paid holidays
- Depending on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on individual contributions and company results or other factors at the company’s discretion; amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and may change or be canceled.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
