Strategy Manager
Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.
About the role
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’s corporate functions, providing centralized support across business unit teams and locations. As part of a hardworking team of business‑oriented space leaders, you will help build strategic focus and drive company growth for various space industry products. We are looking for someone to apply their technical and business expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required! Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Responsibilities
- Formulate comprehensive business cases, conduct market sizing analyses, and pricing strategy for new and existing products.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve short-term sales wins and robust long-term strategic advantages.
- Lead market research assessments to guide investment decisions and product design.
- Leverage business acumen, market expertise, and space domain knowledge to formulate corporate and business strategies with specific and actionable business recommendations.
- Advise corporate development activities, including investment thesis formulation and deal diligence.
- Amplify the voice of the customer throughout technical product development and convey product value proposition to customers.
- Represent Blue Origin externally at events, conferences, and customer meetings.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or related field.
- 5+ Years of experience in strategy formulation, to include consulting, product development, or investing.
- Solid understanding of the space industry’s customer and competitor dynamics.
- Detailed market research, data analysis, and quantitative economic and financial modelling experience.
- Excellent written and verbal executive communication skills.
- Comfort applying analytical frameworks to address ambiguous problems.
- Comfort in a fast-paced environment, working on multiple projects simultaneously and maintaining excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusion.
- Must be a U