Blue Origin

Technical Project Manager - Rocket Park Site Operations Strategy

Blue Origin$90K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Excellent written and communication skills in technical environments
  • Project management experience in a technical setting
  • Self-starter with a strong bias for action
  • Proficient with Microsoft Project and schedule balancing
  • Exceptional analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to build trust and foster inclusive professional relationships
  • Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or legally admitted refugee.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with suppliers and engineering teams to ensure timely delivery of R&D hardware
  • Communicate engineering requirements and supplier capabilities effectively
  • Plan and negotiate to achieve technical, schedule, and cost goals
  • Manage supplier performance relative to schedule and costs
  • Conduct performance status meetings with suppliers and manage risks
  • Communicate risks and develop mitigation plans for management
  • Drive supplier process improvements for product design and manufacturing
  • Support the Rocket Park Site Operations Strategy team directly.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid parental leave and short/long-term disability
  • 401(k) with up to 5% company match
  • Education Support Program for continued learning
  • Stock options for all regular employees working 20+ hours/week
  • Up to four weeks of paid time off plus 14 company-paid holidays.
Full Job Description
Application close date:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

As part of a diverse and hardworking team of experts you will directly support site operations strategic initiatives by working with operations stakeholders and partners, to ensure commissioning of a process that meets cost and performance requirement for the New Glenn orbital launch vehicle. This position will support all aspects of project management to include cost, schedule, technical design, and risk management as well as working with company's internal organizations and suppliers to transform the Rocket Park manufacturing campus.

The company celebrates strong collaboration, unique and innovative solutions, and passion for success. We are searching for forward-thinking, high-judgment, enthusiastic candidates looking to join our diverse, team-based environment. The right personality will be a proactive, service-oriented individual with excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

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
  • You will directly support the Rocket Park Site Operations Strategy team.


We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Qualifications:
  • 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
  • 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 in the design of aerospace electronic controls and fluids systems
  • Experience working with various fabrication, electrical, and fluids component vendors
  • Working familiarity with JIRA, Confluence, and/or other team collaboration software tools

Culture Statement

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.

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. 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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Size
3,000 employees
Industry
Founded
2000

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