Senior Technical Program Manager

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.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to

• Develop and manage project schedules.
• Lead and develop cross-functional teams in executing capital equipment procurement, installation, and activation.
• Engage with supply chain and manufacturing operations teams to ensure on-time activation of the factory and subsequent work centers.
• Develop tools and processes for increasing the efficiency of the engineering team.
• Establish, track, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) regarding factory readiness, equipment throughput, and yield metrics to executive leadership.
• Identify, mitigate, and escalate program risks, schedule slips, and resource bottlenecks across multiple engineering and operations disciplines.
• Manage capital expenditure (CapEx) tracking and optimization for multi-million dollar equipment procurement and facility build-outs.
• Facilitate New Product Introduction (NPI) phase gates, driving the transition of satellite hardware from engineering prototypes to scalable, high-rate manufacturing.
• Coordinate with local utilities, contractors, and internal environmental health and safety (EHS) teams to ensure facility compliance and readiness for advanced manufacturing equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. in engineering, business management, or similar.
• 8+ years of experience in technical program/project management, manufacturing engineering, or hardware operations (adjusted from 5+ to reflect Senior leveling).
• Demonstrated experience managing complex, cross-functional hardware development or manufacturing automation projects from conception through implementation.
• Proven track record of managing multi-million dollar budgets and vendor/supplier relationships for custom capital equipment.
• Excellent communication skills, with verified experience presenting technical roadmaps and risk postures to executive-level stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience launching manufacturing sites and introducing cutting-edge products to market.
• Advanced degree (M.S. or MBA) in engineering, operations research, or business management.
• Experience in high-rate, high-reliability production environments (e.g., aerospace, automotive, semiconductor, or consumer electronics).
• Proficiency with advanced project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, MS Project, Primavera P6) and data analysis tools (e.g., Tableau, SQL, or Excel power features).
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Agile/Scrum certification.

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.

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 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.