Senior, Lunar Program Operations Verified today
About the role
You will join the Lunar Permanence business unit as part of the Lunar Program Management Office (PMO), supporting Blue Origin's Blue Moon landers and sustainable lunar infrastructure. You will work at the intersection of program management, customer management, contracts, and engineering, engaging with NASA and other U.S. Government stakeholders.
What you will do
- Lead study contracts and task orders as delegated by the lead customer integrator
- Support contract alignment and lifecycle management of quick-response activities
- Plan and execute technical forums with customers
- Drive alignment and execution of external reviews in partnership with review owners
- Lead improvement initiatives to strengthen communication and execution across Lunar Programs
- Write narratives and program updates for stakeholders and executive leadership
- Support program operations reporting on execution performance, finance, staffing, and risk assessments
Required qualifications
- 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 building effective working relationships that improve team performance
- Experience working with and presenting to senior leadership
- Experience working collaboratively on fast-paced projects in small and large teams
- Ability to work effectively in rapidly changing, ambiguous environments
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- 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
Desired qualifications
- Experience in program/project management on aerospace hardware development programs
- Experience with JIRA tool suite for tracking and managing issues
- Experience with Confluence/Wiki Site development and operations
- Experience working with external suppliers and partners
- Experience managing and leading SOW execution and business negotiations
- Working knowledge of configuration management principles and practices
- Experience leading change management activities
- Experience with risk management processes for technical and schedule risks
- Experience in organizational change management and designing new business processes
Compensation
Base pay range varies by location: Colorado applicants $123,611.00 - $173,054.70; Washington applicants $134,434.00 - $188,207.25. Other site ranges may differ.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
- Paid parental leave, short and long-term disability
- 401(k) with company match up to 5%
- Education Support Program
- Stock options for all regular employees (20+ hours per week)
- Paid time off up to four weeks per year and up to 14 company-paid holidays
- Potential bonuses based on role type and job level
Employment requirements
Blue's Standard Background Check required for all positions. Additional background checks may be required depending on role requirements. U.S. citizenship or permanent residency required due to export control regulations.