Multi Mission Program Manager

Blue Origin LLC; Town of Florida, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Parental leave

Disability

401(k) match

Education support

Stock options

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Multi Mission Program Manager to lead cross-functional aerospace programs across manufacturing and operations. You will translate strategy into executable plans, manage risk, and drive schedule integrity in a high-velocity production environment.

This role emphasizes collaboration with engineering, program teams, and shop floor leaders to align day-to-day execution with strategic goals. A PMP is preferred, with strong communication and leadership across multiple orgs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Program management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

EVMS

Production systems

Job description

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. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

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 -> plan -> execution (SPE approach)
• Strong business insight with operational decision-making focus.
• Clear, concise communicator across all levels (shop floor -> exec)
• Ability to handle both tactical details and strategic alignment at the same time.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's 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.

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

Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week).

Paid Time Off

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

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