Technical Product Manager - Configuration and Pedigree

Applications are 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.

This role is part of Enterprise Technology (ET), where we’re developing the digital infrastructure needed to build the road to space, with an emphasis on digital capabilities required to advance Blue Origin’s mission. Enterprise Technology is the center of excellence for digital technology at Blue Origin, providing oversight and governance to align technology and business strategies. We are a team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety.

As part of a small, passionate, and accomplished team, you will bring a software development perspective to aerospace manufacturing systems. As a Technical Product Manager, you are responsible for the vision, strategy, roadmap, and delivery of systems that plan complex product manufacturing, test, and operational procedures. You will also help shape the future of our growing Product organization at Blue. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to impact safe human spaceflight positively. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities

• Own the roadmap for multiple systems and work with end users to advocate on behalf of their needs
• Deliver results to the business, including defining and executing a roadmap of features and functionality
• Communicate roadmap and plans to management and the broader company
• Work with multiple teams across the organization to define and implement new manufacturing processes via iterative delivery of software solutions
• Perform analytics on data to drive business decisions and iterate on our products
• Anticipate business needs with proposals and system solutions

Qualifications

• 3+ years as a product manager, engineering manager, or similar role
• 2+ years working in configuration-focused manufacturing or design engineering roles
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills; proven ability to leverage data in decision-making
• Experience working with software engineering teams in a hands-on capacity as a product manager, engineering manager, or similar role
• Experience with lean and agile software development methodology
• A demonstrated history of becoming an expert in an unfamiliar domain
• Intense curiosity for understanding the details of our business and how to continuously improve it
• Outstanding organizational and analytical skills and a proven ability to drive sophisticated projects with minimal oversight
• Strong written and verbal interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with and communicate with user base
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum

Desired Experience

• Experience with 3D CAD, data management, and configuration management
• Experience with aerospace manufacturing, procurement, and quality systems

Pay

Base Pay Range for WA applicants: $141,162.00 – $197,626.80. Other site ranges may differ.

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%, and an 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
• Depending on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for additional benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results; bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change