Sr. Project Manager

Blue Origin; Washington; On-site; USD 134,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Stock options

Education support

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Sr. Project Manager for the 9 Engine ForwardModule to ensure hardware availability and on-time manufacturing for flight and qual articles.

You will bridge engineering and supply chain, drive data-driven decisions, and manage end-to-end planning and procurement signals for critical components. Responsibilities include building metrics, implementing AI-based visibility, resolving MRP signals, and coordinating across engineering and manufacturing teams to maintain data

Qualifications

• Requires understanding of engineering change management and configuration control processes.
• Working knowledge of MRP systems and technical procurement specifications.
• Experience with Databricks, AI, SQL, and/or other programming languages.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and aerospace materials/processes requirements.
• Experience with project scheduling tools and technical timeline management.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to synthesize technical data into actionable insights.
• Exceptional communication skills to explain technical concepts across diverse teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain metrics for quick schedule blocker identification and data-driven decision making.
• Develop and implement data engineering solutions using AI/Databricks tools to enhance visibility into material readiness.
• Validate MRP demand signals, resolving eBOM-mBOM mismatches and aligning with build strategy.
• Ensure alignment with program-level tracking of design and schedule performance.
• Use data to identify and mitigate critical program schedule risks.
• Coordinate across Engineering, Planning, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing to resolve material flow issues.

Skills

Engineering change management

MRP systems

Databricks / AI / SQL

Engineering drawings interpretation

Project scheduling

Data analysis

Clear communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/CS or related STEM

Tools

Databricks

BI tools

ERP systems

Job description

Application Close Date

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

Application Close Date

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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!

Join our Luxembourg team where your expertise directly contributes to humanity's greatest adventure, while maintaining the work-life harmony that makes great engineering possible. Be part of a collaborative, inclusive culture where safety and technical excellence drive every decision as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight from the heart of Europe.

This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration heavy-lift launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to Earth's orbit and beyond. New Glenn is building the road to space.

The Sr. Project Manager for the 9 Engine ForwardModule is responsible for ensuring hardware availability within need time for our flight and qual article. This role maintains end-to-end planning and procurement signal flow for critical components, eliminating false demand, aligning MRP with P6 forecasts, and enabling on-time manufacturing and launch readiness. The position bridges engineering and supply chain disciplines to provide, data-driven decision making and systematic risk management for this mission-critical vehicle subsystem.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain metrics for quick schedule blocker identification and data-driven decision making, integrating inputs from engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing.
• Develop and implement data engineering solutions using AI/Databricks tools to enhance visibility into technical material readiness
• Validate MRP demand signals, resolvingeBOM-mBOMmismatches and ensuring alignment with engineering requirementsandbuild strategy.
• Ensure alignment with program-level tracking of design and schedule performance
• Utilize data to identify and kick off mitigation for critical program schedule risks
• Coordinate across Engineering, Planning, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing organizations to resolve technical issues affecting material flow, maintain clean and consistentdata.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, passion for the mission, and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is essential!

Qualifications

• Understanding of engineering change management and configuration control processes
• Working knowledge of MRP systems and technical procurement specifications
• Experience with databricks, AI, SQL, and/or other programming lanaguages
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and aerospace materials/processes requirements
• Experience with project scheduling tools and technical timeline management
• Strong analytical skills with ability to synthesize technical data into actionable insights
• Exceptional communication skills with ability to explain technical concepts across diverse functional teams
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and technical data analysis tools

Preferred and Qualifications Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related STEM field
• 7+years of engineering project experience in aerospace or complex manufacturing environments
• Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to use data to drive actions
• Experience managing technical aspects of procurement for complex aerospace systems or assemblies
• Track record of applying engineering principles to supply chain and material readiness challenges
• Experience with ERP systems and technical data management platforms
• Knowledge of aerospace quality standards, manufacturing processes, and compliance requirements
• Demonstrated skill in technical risk assessment and mitigation planning
• Experience applying data analytics(e.g., SQL, Databricks, BI tools)to improve engineering and procurement processes

Base Pay Range For

WA applicants is $134,434.00 - $188,207.25

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.

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
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

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.

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. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

Affirmative Action and 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 [e-mail]. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.