Senior Operations Programs Lead — Strategy & Execution

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 124,476 - 174,265; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Provided.

Location: Seattle, WA preferred; other

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Sr. Program Manager – Business Administration to join the Strategy, Finance and Business Operations (SFB) team within Blue Operations. You will lead large-scale programs, drive operational efficiency, and align initiatives with organizational goals across multiple functions and sites.

The role requires multi-disciplinary expertise, stakeholder collaboration, and a proven track record of delivering complex programs that improve performance and resource allocation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business management, Operations management, or related field.
• Advanced degree (e.g., MBA) or PMP Certification.
• 8+ years of experience in engineering, manufacturing, operations, finance, business operations.
• Proven experience leading and managing small teams.
• Proven success managing large-scale, enterprise-wide programs with measurable impact on operational efficiency and strategic goals.
• 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.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills capable of conveying complex risks, issues, or challenges of programs to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Rhythm of Business and management operating system of Blue Operations.
• Understand and help manage the complex interplay between strategy, technology, manufacturing, finance and business operations.
• Lead 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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Program management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

MBA or PMP certification

Tools

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Jira Confluence

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a Sr. Program Manager – Business Administration to join the Strategy, Finance and Business Operations (SFB) team within Blue Operations. You will lead large-scale programs, drive operational efficiency, and align initiatives with organizational goals across multiple functions and sites.

The role requires multi-disciplinary expertise, stakeholder collaboration, and a proven track record of delivering complex programs that improve performance and resource allocation.