Senior, Lunar Program Operations

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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 is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin's Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface. As part of a passionate and accomplished Lunar Permanence team, you will work at the intersection of program management, customer management, contracts, and engineering. You will support the Lunar Program Management Office (PMO) and support the cross-functional engagement with NASA and other U.S. Government stakeholders to drive successful program execution. As a member of the Lunar PMO, you will support the lead customer integrator with NASA customer engagement, contract execution, leading technical forums, ensuring program milestones, and other government support activities. You will work internally with program leadership, engineering, finance, production, contracts, and other functional organizations to ensure effective communication, alignment, and execution across Lunar Programs. Lunar Program Operations roles report to the PMO Director and supports all activities to effectively execute program operations.

Specific tasks include:

• Lead efforts on study contracts and task orders as delegated by the lead customer integrator
• Support contract alignment and full lifecycle of quick-response activities across the program
• Management (planning and execution) of technical forums with customers
• Drive alignment, messaging, preparation, and execution of external reviews in partnership with review owners to ensure customer success
• Lead improvement initiatives in support of effective communication, alignment, and execution across Lunar Programs.
• Write effective narratives and program updates, and present them effectively to stakeholders and executive leadership
• Support Program operations reporting with a focus on the performance of execution - including finance, organizational planning, staffing, tasking, and risk assessments.

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 in establishing business and product development processes.
• Experience in conducting/supporting process improvement initiatives.
• Possess high attention to detail and strong organizational/coordination skills.
• Demonstrated ability building trusting and effective working relationships that improve team performance and deliver

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