Director - Mission Management - Glenn

Position: Director - Mission Management - New Glenn
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 working to develop 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 Range for:

CO applicants is $-$; WA applicants is $-$

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

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