Project Manager - II

About the role

This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain metrics for quick schedule blocker identification and data-driven decision making, integrating inputs from engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing.
• Develop and implement data engineering solutions using AI/Databricks tools to enhance visibility into technical material readiness.
• Validate MRP demand signals, resolving eBOM-mBOM mismatches and ensuring alignment with engineering requirements and build strategy.
• Ensure alignment with program-level tracking of design and schedule performance.
• Utilize data to identify and kick off mitigation for critical program schedule risks.
• Cross-organizational coordination to resolve technical issues affecting material flow, maintaining clean and consistent data.

Qualifications

• Understanding of engineering change management and configuration control processes.
• Working knowledge of MRP systems and technical procurement specifications.
• Experience with Databricks, AI, SQL, and/or other programming languages.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings and aerospace materials/processes requirements.
• Experience with project scheduling tools and technical timeline management.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to synthesize technical data into actionable insights.
• Exceptional communication skills with ability to explain technical concepts across diverse functional teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and technical data analysis tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related STEM field.
• 3+ years of engineering project experience in aerospace or complex manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to use data to drive actions.
• Experience managing technical aspects of procurement for complex aerospace systems or assemblies.
• Track record of applying engineering principles to supply chain and material readiness challenges.
• Knowledge of aerospace quality standards, manufacturing processes, and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated skill in technical risk assessment and mitigation planning.
• Experience applying data analytics (e.g., SQL, Databricks, BI tools) to improve engineering and procurement processes.

Prioritization

The Project Manager II for the 9 Engine Mid Module prioritizes quick schedule blocker identification through data-driven decision making, ensuring alignment with engineering requirements and build strategy, and coordinating across engineering, planning, supply chain, and manufacturing organizations to resolve technical issues affecting material flow.

Base Pay Range

For WA applicants, the base pay range is $91,852.00 - $128,592.45. Other site ranges may differ.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a 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.

Culture Statement

At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace where everyone recognizes and appreciates the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities.

Benefits

• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law.