Technical Project Manager - Site Operations Strategy

About the role

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which includes Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. It involves Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

Responsibilities

• Partner with contract manufacturers (suppliers), engineering hardware design teams, manufacturing engineering, supply chain, and program leadership to ensure the timely delivery of critical flight and R&D hardware including (but not limited to) budget, engineering schedules, procurement schedules, supplier schedules, and program management status reports.
• Understand and communicate engineering and program requirements to suppliers and supplier capabilities to engineering teams and Blue management.
• Plan and negotiate with suppliers and engineering design teams to meet program technical, schedule, and cost expectations.
• Manage supplier performance to schedule, requirements, and cost goals.
• Conduct meetings with suppliers to status performance, manage risks and resolve issues.
• Communicate risks and risk abatement plans to management.
• Drive and support supplier process development initiatives to improve how products are designed and manufactured.
• Transition products from concept, to development phase.
• Directly support the Rocket Park Site Operations Strategy team.

Requirements

• Excellent written and communication skills in technical work environments.
• Experience in project management in a technical environment.
• Self-starter, strong bias for action.
• Experience with Microsoft Project and balancing internal and external schedules.
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Able 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.

Qualifications

• Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Skills

Desired Experience in the design of aerospace electronic controls and fluids systems.

Working familiarity with JIRA, Confluence, and/or other team collaboration software tools.

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.
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week).

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD

Benefits

• Benefits include: 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.
• 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.
• Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation.

Culture Statement

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.

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.

Background Check Required for all positions

• Blue’s Standard Background Check
• Driver Qualification Files
• Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding)
• Road Test
• Hours of Service
• Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only)
• vehicle inspection requirements
• CDL requirements (if applicable)
• Hazardous materials transportation/shipping training

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.

Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.