Technical Program Director - Product Formulation

Blue Origin LLC; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 192,000 - 284,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC is seeking a Technical Program Director in the Greater Seattle area to define, manage, and deliver a portfolio of new products within Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage budgets and schedules, and drive program readiness from concept through production hardware.

The role requires a deep technical background, business acumen, and executive leadership to execute the product roadmap in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Business, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Operations Management, or similar.
• 8+ years’ experience in program/project management and business management in development.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary development projects with scope, schedule, and cost control.
• Excellent written, communication and presentation skills.
• Experience with PM tools such as MS Project or Primavera P6.
• Aerospace experience including vehicle development, production and operations.
• Experience managing major subcontracts and working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary point of contact for program deliverables and customer statements of work.
• Lead cost, schedule, risk, opportunity, and change management for development programs.
• Organize budgets, schedules, and plans to ensure hardware delivery.
• Communicate with internal organizations and suppliers to guide planning.
• Create and manage project schedules, WBS, and cost baselines; report variances.
• Lead planning/controls, finance, procurement, and EVMS-related activities.
• Coordinate with Finance, Legal, Supply Chain, and Enterprise Technology for interfaces.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Aerospace knowledge

Subcontracts

Education

B.S. in Business/Engineering/Physics/Math/Operations Mgmt

Tools

MS Project

P6 Primavera

Job description

## Technical Program Director - Product FormulationApply: Greater Seattle Area: Full time: Posted Today: R73511Application 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 Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering (ACE), supporting Blue Origin’s mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. The team fosters innovation and drives engineering workflows of the future, shared solutions and standards, simplicity and lower costs, and manufacturable design.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. Advanced Concepts is chartered with identifying and developing new business opportunities to achieve our Mission. As a Technical Program Director, you will be accountable for the successful definition, management, and delivery of a portfolio of new products within this exciting domain. You will be at the forefront of transforming innovative concepts into tangible products, providing clear strategic direction and leadership across the entire product lifecycle. This role requires a blend of deep technical expertise, business acumen, and executive leadership to drive the successful execution of the product roadmap. You will be responsible for managing the overall schedule, budget, and strategic procurements, while ensuring alignment across all teams, stakeholders, and executive leadership. We are looking for a seasoned leader to apply their expertise and commitment to quality to positively impact the future. Passion for our mission and vision is required!**Key Responsibilities*** Primary point of contact for execution and management of program deliverables, performance to plan, and completion of customer statement of work.* Lead all aspects of project management to include cost, schedule, risk & opportunity, and change management for one or more technology development programs or for a project area.* Use your project engineering skills to organize budgets, schedules, and program plans to ensure development, qualification and production hardware is delivered.* You will use your technical background to understand and effectively communicate with Blue Origin internal organizations and suppliers to guide project planning.* You will build project management plans and manage project schedules, WBS, and cost, and where appropriate coordinate schedules to integrate the project development with the overall vehicle programs. You will present status, risks & opportunities, variances, and recovery plans to engineering and program management.* Prioritize weekly and monthly tasking across multiple organizations and functions within the project; maintain cognizance of all project activities* Lead financial performance of accounts held at the program level; oversee financial performance of accounts held by subsystem leads* Implement business rhythm: organize, prepare for, and conduct staff meetings, operating reviews, monthly corporate reporting, and quarterly and annual planning cycles; generate and track action items* Lead the Program Planning & Control, Finance, Procurement, Cost Engineering teams to establish program baselines, detailed planning, execution status, and recovery plans to variance* Partner with supporting functional organizations (e.g., Finance, Legal, Supply Chain, Enterprise Technology) to assure continuous interfaces, smooth operations, and reconciliation of process standards, action items, and emergent issues across the project**Minimum Qualifications*** B.S. Business, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Operations Management, or similar* 8+ years’ experience program/project management and business management in a development environment* Experience leading multidisciplinary development projects, including managing requirements, priorities, scope, schedule, and cost* Excellent written, communication and presentation skills* Experience with Project Management Tools such as MS Project, P6 Primavera or similar* Aptitude for hands-on problem solving, with a passion for spacecraft systems* Experience with aerospace vehicle development, production, and operations* Experience managing major subcontracts* Comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment* Self-starter, strong bias for action* Attention to detail and high level of accuracy* Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion**Preferred Qualifications*** MBA or M.S. in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or systems engineering* Program Management Professional (PMP) certification and Earned Value Management System (EVMS) experience. Experience with critical path scheduling, IMP/IMS, risk management, requirements management and Cost Account Management such as EVM.* Experience with verification, integration, and test, of orbital launch vehicles or human rated spacecraft ### Base Pay Range for:CO applicants is $192,378.00 - $269,328.15WA applicants is $203,165.00 - $284,430.30