Operations Strategy, Finance, Business Operations Level 1
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 is part of Blue Origin corporate functions, providing centralized support across Blue Origin business unit teams, functions, and locations.Thisindividual contributorrole is part of Blue Origin Operations, which iscomprisedof Operations, Test Operations, Advanced Manufacturing, Global Supply Chain, and Safety, Quality, Mission Assurance. This groupis responsible forall manufacturing aspects of every Blue Origin product.
We are seeking aProgram Manager – Business Administration I (or II)to join our Strategy, Finance and Business Operations (SFB) team within Blue Operations. You will be at the intersection of Operations, Strategy, Finance and Business Operations within Blue Origin’s largest, rapidly growing Operations group. As a “systems engineer of business”,you will rely on your technical, operational, or businessexpertiseto help Blue Origin Operations scale manufacturing to industry-high levels. Become a critical cog in the machine that builds rocket engines, rockets, spacecraft to build the road to Space!
This role will lead large-scale enterprise programs and projects aimed at improving operational efficiency and aligning with organizational strategic goals. In this role, you will partner with Operations Vice Presidents to develop and manage initiatives that drive operations strategy; streamline business processes;optimizeresource allocation; and enhance overall effectiveness across Operations.
This role requires multi-disciplinaryexpertisein managing complex, cross-functional programs that are impactful, measurable, and tightly aligned with priorities. You will work closely with leadership and stakeholders across other organizations or departments to drive operational improvements, manage budgets, and ensure successful Operations execution.
- Relocation Provided.
- Location: Any of the major manufacturing sites (Seattle, WA, FL, or AL) preferred
- Understand and help manage the complex interplay between strategy, technology, manufacturing, finance and business operations.
- Understand and help manage the rhythm of business and management operating system of Blue Operations.
- Assist with the development and management of large-scale, cross-functional enterprise programs.
- Define program objectives, deliverables, risks, and success metrics to ensure alignment with operations strategy and company goals.
- Identify potential risks to program success, including resource gaps, timeline delays, or budgetary constraints.
- Identify and manage complex dependencies within the program as well as across other projects in the organization.
- Manage the program execution, risks, timelines, and resources to ensure successful outcomes.
- Develop contingency plans and mitigation strategies to ensure successful program outcomes.
- Drive continuous improvement by identifying inefficiencies in current processes and implementing innovative solutions.
- Act as key liaison between operational teams and Operations leadership to ensure operations objectives are met.
- Build and maintain strong professional relationships with stakeholders, ensuring alignment on program objectives and priorities.
- Facilitate regular updates, and reviews to communicate progress.
- Intellectual curiosity is a must!
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business management, Operations management, or related field.
- Interest in engineering, manufacturing, operations, finance, business operations.
- Proficiency in project and program management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Jira Confluence).
- Advanced skills in presentation and visualization tools.
- Ability to understand and navigate complex business processes.
- Skilled at gathering information, managing resources, and driving results.
- Ability to connect operational details to broader business goals.
- High attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in all aspects of program and project management.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills capable of conveying complex risks, issues, or challenges of programs to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work both independently and collaboratively.
- Proactive problem-solving approach with the ability to anticipate challenges and implement solutions.
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Compensation Range for:
WA applicants is $124,476.00 - $174,265.35Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Description
- Intellectual curiosity is a must!
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business management, Operations management, or related field.
- Interest in engineering, manufacturing, operations, finance, business operations.
- Proficiency in project and program management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Jira Confluence).
- Advanced skills in presentation and visualization tools.
- Ability to understand and navigate complex business processes.
- Skilled at gathering information, managing resources, and driving results.
- Ability to connect operational details to broader business goals.
- High attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in all aspects of program and project management.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills capable of conveying complex risks, issues, or challenges of programs to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work both independently and collaboratively.
- Proactive problem-solving approach with the ability to anticipate challenges and implement solutions.
Compensation Range for
WA applicants is $124,476.00 - $174,265.35
Other site ranges may differ
Culture Statement
Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
- How much does the Operations Strategy, Finance, Business Operations Level 1 at Blue Origin pay?
- The posting lists a range of $124K–$174K per year. Ranges reflect what Blue Origin publicly declared on the source posting.
- Where is this Operations Strategy, Finance, Business Operations Level 1 role based?
- The role is based in Space Coast, FL.
- What experience does Blue Origin expect for this role?
- The posting is tagged as a executive-level role, typically 10+ years of experience. Check the requirements section for specifics.
- How was this posting sourced?
- This role was pulled directly from Blue Origin's Workday careers site. Apply links open in the employer's own ATS — no reposts or aggregator middleware.
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