Blue Origin

Multi Mission Program Manager

Blue Origin$100K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in Engineering, Operations, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years in program/project management in manufacturing or operations.
  • Proven experience leading cross-functional initiatives.
  • Strong communication and collaborator management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead delivery of cross-functional initiatives in manufacturing and supply chain.
  • Translate operational strategy into executable plans with clear goals.
  • Drive schedule integrity and resolve constraints systematically.
  • Collaborate with leaders to manage baseline and emergent work demands.
  • Establish tracking mechanisms for performance and risks.
  • Provide data-driven insights to facilitate decision-making for leadership.
  • Own communication rhythm and ensure structured follow-ups.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance, basic and supplemental life insurance.
  • Paid parental leave and short/long-term disability coverage.
  • 401(k) plan with company match up to 5%.
  • Stock options for regular employees working at least 20 hours a week.
  • Generous paid time off: up to four weeks per year plus up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Full Job Description
Application close date:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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

The Multi Mission Program Manager position at Blue Origin offers an outstanding opportunity to directly impact the history of space exploration! You will drive execution across manufacturing and operations programs within a high-velocity aerospace production environment, ensuring alignment between strategic objectives and day-to-day execution.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Lead the complete delivery of complex, cross-functional initiatives involving manufacturing, supply chain, and program teams.
  • Translate operational strategy into executable plans with clear achievements, owners, and dependencies.
  • Drive schedule integrity by identifying risks, resolving constraints, and ensuring alignment across all collaborators.
  • Collaborate with Work Center Leaders, Engineering, and Program teams to handle both baseline demand and emergent work.
  • Establish and maintain mechanisms for tracking progress, risks, and performance (schedule, cost, efficiency).
  • Facilitate decision-making by providing clear, data-driven insights to leadership.
  • Own communication rhythm (tier meetings, executive updates, cross-functional syncs).
  • Drive accountability across teams through structured follow-up and addressing blocking issues when needed.
  • Support CapEx planning and operational readiness initiatives tied to production scaling.
  • Lead change management efforts to integrate new processes, tools, or program requirements.


Core Capabilities:
  • Strong execution bias in complex, ambiguous environments.
  • Ability to influence without authority across multiple orgs.
  • Experience managing high-velocity production or integration environments.
  • Skilled in translating strategy 12 plan 12 execution (SPE approach)
  • Strong business insight with operational decision-making focus.
  • Clear, concise communicator across all levels (shop floor 12 exec)
  • Ability to handle both tactical details and strategic alignment at the same time.


Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor19s degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years in program/project management in manufacturing or operations.
  • Proven experience leading cross-functional initiatives.
  • Strong communication and collaborator management skills.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Aerospace or high-complexity manufacturing experience.
  • Experience with schedule management tools, EVMS, or production systems.
  • PMP or equivalent certification.

Culture Statement

Don19t 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 you19re excited about this role but your past experience doesn19t 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.

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 company19s intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company19s results, or other factors at the company19s sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.


About Blue Origin

Blue Origin is an aerospace company that develops rockets and spacecraft for commercial and government customers. The company's products include the New Shepard suborbital vehicle and the New Glenn orbital rocket. Blue Origin was founded in 2000 by Jeff Bezos and is headquartered in Kent, Washington.
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2000

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