Technical Project Manager III - New Glenn 9x4

Blue Origin; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Paid time off

Education support program

401(k) with company match

Parental leave

Health insurance

Job summary

Blue Origin in Florida is seeking a experienced Project Manager to own end-to-end program artifacts from design to sustained production for the New Glenn vehicle. You will partner with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and program leadership to manage budgets, schedules, tooling, and risk.

The role requires strong written and verbal communication, self-starting drive, and the ability to balance internal and external demands in a fast-paced aerospace environment. U.S.

Qualifications

• Experience managing technical programs in aerospace or equivalent complex manufacturing environments.
• Strong ability to create and manage data reports for executive leadership.
• Balance internal and external schedules with a bias for action.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end ownership of artifacts to take Work Centers from design to production.
• Create and use standard formats for data aggregation and reporting to executive leadership.
• Track design release, Make/Buy parts, tooling, non-conformances, and schedules with responsible functions.
• Support SMEs during the build.
• Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, suppliers, and program leadership on budgets, schedules, procurement, and status reports.
• Communicate risks and risk abatement plans to management.

Skills

Project management

MS Project

Data reporting

Supply chain

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk management

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

PLM/CAD

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.

As part of a diverse and hardworking team of experts you will directly work with program and operations stakeholders and partners, to ensure successful new product introduction and sustainable rate for the New Glenn9x4 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.

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:

End-to-end ownership of artifacts required to take assigned Work Centers from design tosustained production in partnership with Subject Matter Experts.

Create and use standard formats for data aggregation and reporting to executiveleadership on readiness, escalations, help needs, and wins.

Track design release, Make/Buy parts, all required tooling,template work orders, non-conformances, and anythingrequired for timely Production start and sustainment in coordination withresponsible functions.

Support the SMEs during the build.

Partner with engineering hardware design teams, manufacturing engineering, supply chain, suppliers, 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.

Communicate risks and risk abatement plans to management.

Transition products fromconcept, to development phase.

Qualifications:

Excellent written and communication skills in technical work environments

Expert Experience in project management in atechnicalenvironment

Self-starter, strong bias for action

Experience with Microsoft Projectand 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.

3-4 years of experience required

Desired:

Experience in manufacturing engineering in the aerospace industry

Experience working with various fabrication vendors

Experience with assembly and integration of spacecraft/launch vehicles

Experience with CAD and PLM software

Working familiarity withJIRA, Confluence,and/or other team collaboration software tools

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.

• 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
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• 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 .

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