Blue Origin

Director-VerticalIntegration

$203–284k United States FULL TIME
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HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Director - Vertical Integration at Blue Origin. Skills: Vertical Integration initiatives, company Vertical Integration roadmap, in-sourcing plans. Lead a team of technical program managers responsible for driving Vertical Integration initiatives from idea or demand generation, business case approval, and through final commissioning. Manage the company Vertical Integration roadmap”

What You'll Achieve.

positive return on investment

Industry & Context.

Eligibility Requirements

Relocation provided, Travel expected up to 15% of the time, U. S. citizen or national, U. S. permanent resident (i. e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U. S. as a refugee or granted asylum, Blue’s Standard Background Check, Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation, Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10, 001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training., Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Senior executive level communication, Demonstrated capability to deliver successful business cases and project plans with urgency, Demonstrated experience integrating projects and programs that in-source manufacturing capability in a manufacturing or industrial industry, Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment involving ambiguity and high rates of change, 7+ years of working cross-functionally with technical and non-technical teams experience, 7+ years of program or project management experience, Experience defining program requirements and using data and metrics to determine improvements, Excellent verbal and written communication skills, Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Bachelor’s degree in engineering, technology, or supply chain, or equivalent work experience

What You'll Do.

Lead a team of technical program managers responsible for driving Vertical Integration initiatives from idea or demand generation

business case approval

and through final commissioning

Manage the company Vertical Integration roadmap

Develop and communicate schedule

and rate readiness adherence to senior executive and peers

manufacturing and operations

and design engineering to drive in-sourcing plans to completion on-time to support low and high rate production

Ensure review of in-source initiatives to ensure they align with company strategic goals and financial benefit ensuring positive return on investment

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Primary focal across all of Blue Operations leading planning and readiness for Vertical Integration across the enterprise including cross-Business Unit alignment; Engage with makeuy, direct procurement, manufacturing and operations, and design engineering to drive in-sourcing plans to completion on-time to support low and high rate production

Communication Scope

Senior executive level communication; Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Process & Methodology

driving Vertical Integration initiatives from idea or demand generation, business case approval, and through final commissioning, company Vertical Integration roadmap, Develop and communicate schedule, budget, and rate readiness adherence, in-sourcing plans

Full Job Description

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 Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities. We are a team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and require your commitment and detailed attention toward safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth. **Special Mentions:** * Relocation provided * Travel expected up to 15% of the time **Responsibilities include but are not limited to:** * Lead a team of technical program managers responsible for driving Vertical Integration initiatives from idea or demand generation, business case approval, and through final commissioning * Primary focal across all of Blue Operations leading planning and readiness for Vertical Integration across the enterprise including cross-Business Unit alignment * Manage the company Vertical Integration roadmap * Develop and communicate schedule, budget, and rate readiness adherence to senior executive and peers * Engage with make/buy, direct procurement, manufacturing and operations, and design engineering to drive in-sourcing plans to completion on-time to support low and high rate production * Ensure review of in-source initiatives to ensure they align with company s

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