Technical Program Director - MK2 Lunar Lander
Core
Senior integrator connecting Lunar Operations and the Lunar Permanence Business Unit to the broader Blue Origin Operations enterprise, driving program and operations initiatives for the MK2 Alpha Lander.
Role type
Senior IC Technical Program Director (Space Operations)
Builds
MK2 Alpha Lander vehicles for NASA and Lunar Permanence Business Unit
Domain
Aerospace / Spaceflight / Manufacturing Operations
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Program management, Operations integration, Financial alignment, Risk management, Capital project management, Strategy development, Cross-functional leadership, Change management, Process improvement, Data-driven decision support
Preferred skills
Aerospace experience, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Earned Value Management (EVM), PMP certification
Technologies
Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, EVM/EVMS
Responsibilities
Drive financial and operational execution of the MK2 Alpha Lander portfolio; Integrate the Operations team into the broader enterprise; Serve as primary operational focal between Lunar Operations, Lunar Business Unit, and NASA; Own the Operational Rhythm of Business; Own the Operations Risk Management process; Own the Capital Expenditures Project Management process; Lead multi-year strategy development; Lead concurrent projects to deploy Lunar Operational Strategy and improve factory flow; Identify and lead pivotal operations initiatives; Partner with manufacturing and design leadership to drive standard work and resolve manufacturability issues; Facilitate change management and process improvements.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC