Sr Director, Facilities Operations

About the role

The Sr. Director of Facilities Operations is a member of the FMSO leadership team and is responsible for the operations and maintenance of Blue Origin's facilities. This role oversees the strategy, execution, and performance of Blue Origin's facilities and maintenance operations across a global portfolio of approximately 9 million square feet spanning more than 40 sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead Facilities Operations at Enterprise Scale
  • Provide strategic and operational leadership for facilities operations, maintenance, administrative services, site services, and related support functions across Blue Origin locations
  • Partner with senior leaders across manufacturing, launch, test, engineering, real estate, construction, security, and corporate functions to align facilities priorities with business needs
  • Audit the current operating model and identify opportunities to improve service delivery, reliability, accountability, and scalability
  • Build and sustain a data-driven operating model
  • Drive Operational Excellence Across the Portfolio
  • Own facilities and maintenance performance across all sites, with accountability for safety, reliability, compliance, cost management, and service quality
  • Manage annual planning for maintenance, overhead, and capital budgets; manage expenditures and provide clear financial analysis
  • Ensure compliance with applicable environmental, regulatory, safety, and operational requirements, including those related to government-regulated land and specialty systems
  • Support operational readiness in a 24/7 environment, including emergency response, urgent repairs, and business continuity
  • Champion a strong safety culture and ensure safe work practices are understood, reinforced, and continuously improved
• Develop a High-Performing Organization
• Lead, develop, and retain a geographically distributed team of 100+ employees and leaders
• Audit organizational capability against current and future business needs; identify talent gaps, succession needs, and development priorities
• Foster a culture of ownership, urgency, continuous improvement, and practical problem-solving
• Execute the Strategic Vision
• Translate enterprise facilities priorities into clear roadmaps, operating plans, milestones, and resource requirements
• Partner with Real Estate, Construction, Engineering, and business leaders on site strategy, growth planning, capital projects, and long-range facility needs
• Lead or support major design/build, construction, and infrastructure projects, including contractor engagement and coordination with permitting authorities
• Advance the team's use of modern facilities tools, including CMMS, IWMS, and other platforms that improve reliability, planning, and decision-making
• Balance strategic planning with hands-on operational leadership when complex or urgent situations require direct engagement

Requirements

• 12+ years of progressive leadership experience in facilities management and maintenance operations
• Experience leading facilities for large-scale manufacturing, aerospace, defense, industrial operations, or similarly complex technical environments
• Demonstrated experience leading large, multi-site facilities or operations teams across a geographically distributed portfolio
• Experience managing leased facilities portfolios at scale, including landlord relationships, service expectations, and site-level constraints
• Technical depth in core facilities systems, including HVAC, electrical distribution, substations/power infrastructure, plumbing, piping, and specialty fluid systems
• Ability to evaluate technical recommendations, ask informed questions, assess tradeoffs, and maintain credibility with engineers, technicians, and skilled trades
• Strong executive presence with the ability to communicate clearly, build trust with senior leaders, and represent the function effectively at the enterprise level
• Demonstrated ability to assess organizations, develop talent, improve team performance, and build scalable leadership capability
• Strong business acumen, including experience developing and managing complex operating budgets, maintenance budgets, and capital plans
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical and operational complexity into clear recommendations for executive audiences
• BS degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Construction Management, or equivalent experience

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications: 12+ years of progressive leadership experience in facilities management and maintenance operations
• Preferred qualifications: Career foundation in skilled trades, maintenance, plant operations, engineering, or technical facilities leadership