Senior Project Manager – New Glenn Strategy, Business Operations

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. Act as project manager for the full lifecycle of New Glenn and Strategy & Business Operations goals, from annual goal definition through in-year tracking and closeout .

Posted 5/12/2026full-timeGreater Seattle Area • Florida, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $134,434 - $188,207 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as project manager for the full lifecycle of New Glenn and Strategy & Business Operations goals, from annual goal definition through in-year tracking and closeout
Take ownership of goal development processes and memo development
Facilitate cross functional alignment on goals and key results, ensuring they are measurable, realistic, and clearly cascaded to relevant teams
Maintain clear, up to date status for all New Glenn and SBO goals, including risks, mitigations, and dependencies, and provide regular status updates to the leadership team
Provide guidance and support to goal owners on planning, sequencing, and executing work against goals; help them address blockers and adjust plans as needed
Manage goal inputs and content for leadership forums
Own and be accountable for SBO offsite planning and execution
Plan, coordinate, and execute a minimum of two SBO leadership offsites per year to set, refine, and align on program goals and priorities
Own planning and execution of New Glenn All Staff meetings, including agenda development, presenter coordination and input management, deck development, Teams Live setup, logistics (room and AV coordination), and Q&A moderation support
Manage emergent scope and special projects as needed
Serve as Finance liaison for New Glenn/SBO, staffing bi-weekly SBO/Finance meetings and Monthly Business Reviews (MBR)
Facilitate cross-functional communication and alignment across program teams
Manage registration, logistics, and execution of the semi-annual New Glenn program orientation event called Camp New Glenn
Facilitate Camp New Glenn sessions
Evolve the Camp New Glenn program, cadence, and content to align with current organizational needs and priorities
Manage updates to the New Glenn employee handbook, pursuing opportunities for AI to evolve the handbook model and enable up-to-date guidance for new and existing team members

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in communications, business, operations, or a related field; or equivalent practical experience
7+ years of experience in project, program, or operations management, including managing complex, cross‑functional efforts
Proven ability to synthesize complex, technical or cross‑functional information into clear, concise narratives and executive‑ready presentations
Demonstrated experience applying AI tools (e.g., generative AI, AI-assisted analytics, or intelligent automation) to improve efficiency in goal management, strategic planning, or program management workflows
Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders, deadlines, and workstreams with limited oversight
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable working directly with executive leadership
Demonstrated ability to drive actions and decisions to closure in an environment with competing priorities and limited authority
Ability to earn trust, build strong cross‑functional relationships, and maintain a high standard for accuracy and detail in all work products
Intellectual curiosity to learn about complex space programs and technology

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
Paid parental leave
Short and long-term disability
401(k) with a company match of up to 5%
Education Support Program
Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays
Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementprogram managementoperations managementgoal developmentexecutive presentationsAI toolsstrategic planningworkflow managementcross-functional managementrisk management

Soft Skills

organizational skillscommunication skillsrelationship buildingproblem-solvingattention to detailintellectual curiositystakeholder managementadaptabilityleadershipdecision-making