Technical Project Manager Sr – Vertical Integration Strategy and Execution

Blue Origin LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 145,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock Options

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Education Support Program

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a senior logistics and supply chain specialist to lead strategic initiatives across cross-functional teams. The role focuses on analytical evaluation of resources, costs, and lead times for vertical integration of spaceflight components.

You will partner with engineering, manufacturing, and finance to drive high-impact decisions and scalable processes. The ideal candidate has strong data analysis skills and a background in operations or supply chain, with MBA or equivalent

Qualifications

• Strong data collection and analysis skills.
• Ability to develop comprehensive resourcing and capacity models.
• Capable of leading and presenting cross-functional initiatives for senior leaders.
• MBA or equivalent degree or 5+ years of operations/supply chain experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic supply chain initiatives for various spaceflight systems.
• Develop reliable processes to streamline data collection and analysis for resource evaluation.
• Analyze capability, capacity, and cost for vertical integration decisions.
• Present findings to senior leadership for decision making.

Skills

Data analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Education

MBA or equivalent

Tools

SQL

Databricks

Excel

MS Project

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. The Vertical Integration Strategy and Execution team is responsible for leading strategic cross functional projects to guide high value and high impact decisions across the supply chain. As part of a hardworking team of specialists, you will lead strategic supply chain initiatives for various spaceflight systems. You will work closely with your peers to provide detailed analysis of the capability, capacity, and resource requirements necessary to vertically integrate critical components into the organization. This role will be responsible for deep diving 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, inventory strategy evaluation, process document authoring, enterprise software requirements management, creating strategic business processes, chartering the tool sets necessary to launch them and other ad hoc cross-functional strategic projects. Additionally, this role will be expected to develop reliable and repeatable processes to streamline data collection and analysis to quickly provide the relevant information needed to successfully evaluate resources, costs, cycle times, and lead times associated with targeted projects. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Qualifications

• Passion for our mission and vision: Millions of people living and working in space!
• Strong data collection and analysis skills
• Ability to develop comprehensive resourcing and capacity models
• Capable of leading and presenting cross-functional initiatives for senior leaders
• Proven success owning and driving a project from start to finish
• Led quantitative and qualitative projects
• Demonstrated success in a highly ambiguous environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• MBA, other relevant graduate degree, or 5+ years operations/supply chain experience

Desired

• Experience working in an engineering-development organization
• Industrial Engineering experience
• Aerospace experience
• Corporate finance experience
• SQL or other coding ability
• Experience with enterprise planning and scheduling software
• Six-sigma or lean certification
• Software proficiency in SQL, Databricks, Excel, MS Project

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

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

• 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 Affidative 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.

We’re committed to building the road to space so our children can build the future. We are a mission-driven company focused on ideas and innovation, and encourage fresh perspectives from bold voices. At Blue, our team is building the future as their unique selves.

Thank you for your interest in working at Blue Origin! Blue Origin was founded with a vision to enable a future where millions of people are living and working in space to benefit Earth. In order to preserve Earth, Blue Origin believes in the need to enable humanity to expand, explore, find new energy and material resources, and move industries that stress Earth into space. Blue Origin believes it has an important role in building a road to space and lowering the cost of getting there. At Blue Origin, we’re working on this today by developing fully reusable launch vehicles and systems that are safe, reliable and affordable. Every launch vehicle is designed for human spaceflight from the beginning and able to ferry payloads to space.

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