Sr Technical Project Manager - Transportation

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation provided

Travel up to 25%

Job summary

Blue Origin seeks a results-driven Project Manager to lead transport projects across its aerospace operations. You will manage cross-functional teams of operators, engineers and technicians, coordinate with internal and external partners, and drive end-to-end delivery of transportation initiatives supporting flight hardware and road/rail/sea infrastructure.

This role emphasizes safety, schedule discipline, and stakeholder communications, with travel up to 25% and relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree or higher in engineering, construction, business, or another technical field.
• 2+ years of experience in managing complex system development projects within the aerospace or transportation industry, high pressure system or similar safety critical industry.
• Execution of projects to successful completion, on budget and on time, with ability to handle multiple projects.
• Knowledge and application of project management principles on multi-disciplinary integrated systems, including planning, schedule, critical path, change management, and after-action reporting.
• Organized self-starter capable of breaking down complex problems into traceable tasks and presenting status concisely.
• Ability to adapt as requirements shift or constraints change.
• Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) and strong verbal/written communication targeting audiences.
• Ability to badge for government installation.

Responsibilities

• Support and/or lead the end-to-end delivery of multiple technical projects, including planning, scheduling, procurement, resource allocation, and budget management.
• Act as primary contact to developing overall project management plan aligned with stakeholder objectives.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to define, monitor and control project scope, goals, and deliverables.
• Proactively monitor and control project scope, manage change requests, and track risks and opportunities for multiple projects.
• Track KPIs and report at program monthly reviews.
• Manage prep, execution, and closeout of actions for Gated Reviews regarding flight hardware and transportation.
• Develop tools for transportation assets for internal and external customers.
• Audit and improve project management tools and structure for a growing organization.

Skills

MS Office

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

B.S. degree or higher in engineering, construction, business, or another technical field

Tools

MS Project

Airtable

Tableau

Windchill

JIRA

Job description

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!

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.

We are a team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety and operational excellence. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

We are seeking a hardworking and safety-oriented individual to lead our Transport projects managing cross functional teams.
As Project Manager, you will be directly managing all aspects of a team of passionate and accomplished operators, engineers and technicians collaborating directly with internal and external partners to meet launch cadence. You will maximize the team’s impact on all aspects of handling transportation projects, including design and construction of roadways, infrastructure and over the road and over the water transportation coordination. This role requires collaboration with internal and external teams to manage and coordinate transport operations. This role is also responsible for the professional development of both transport and crane technicians and supporting leadership.

This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight.As part of a hardworking team of specialists, you will lead strategic supply chain initiatives for various transportation systems and infrastructure. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of delivering strategic insights, analysis, and recommendations to senior leaders across Blue Origin. The Global Transportation team is responsible for leading strategic cross functional projects to guide high value and high impact decisions across the supply chain’s movement of goods and persons. This role will be responsible for digging into the specific challenges of a process and communicating the relevant information for senior leadership evaluation. Strong analytical, operational, and communication skills are necessary for success in this role. Potential projects include in-source versus outsource strategic and financial analysis, technical capability cost-benefit analysis, transportation strategy evaluation, process document authoring, design and construction of new transportation network, creating strategic business processes, chartering the tool-sets necessary to launch them and other ad hoc cross-functional strategic projects.

Special Mentions:

• Relocation provided
• Travel expected up to 25% of the time

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Support and/or lead the execution of the end-to-end delivery of multiple technical projects, including planning, scheduling, procurement, resource allocation, and budget management.
• Act as primary contact to developing overall project management plan consistent with objectives defined by key stakeholders.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to define, monitor and control project scope, goals, and deliverables.
• Proactively monitor and control project scope, manage change requests, and track risks and opportunities for multiple projects.
• Track key performance indicators and report out at program monthly reviews.
• Manage the preparation, execution, and closeout of follow-up actions for Gated Reviews regarding flight hardware and transportation.
• Develop tools for transportation assets for both internal and external customers.
• Perform audits and continual improvement of project management tools and apply structure to how a growing organization manages multiple projects.

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. degree or higher in engineering, construction, business, or another technical field.
• >2 years of experience in managing complex system development projects within the aerospace or transportation industry, high pressure system or similar safety critical industry.
• Prior execution of project(s) to successful completion, on budget and on time, and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated developing knowledge and application of project management principles on multi-disciplinary integrated systems, including project planning, integrated master schedule, critical path, change management, and after-action reporting.
• Organized self-starter, capable of breaking down complex problems into traceable tasks and concisely presenting project status.
• Recognize and act on opportunities; maintain flexibility to adjust as requirements shift or constraints change.
• Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook), Intermediate Effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to identify and tailor to a target audience.
• Candidate must be able to successfully apply for badging at a government installation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA or Master's degree in engineering, construction, business, or another technical field
• Project Management Professional and/or Scrum Master
• Prior experience working in the following areas:
  • Transportation of Flight Hardware in civilian or military environment
  • Industrial construction industry including design of roadways, heavy haul vehicles and transportation networks.
  • Experience with some or all the following tools: MS Project, MS Project Web App or Project Online, Airtable, Tableau, Windchill, and JIRA.
  • Strong passion and knowledge of Blue Origin and our Mission.

Base Pay Range for:

• WA applicants is $145,188.00 - $203,263.20
• Other site ranges may differ

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

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