Technical Project Manager II

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 the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin's Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

We are looking for a proven professional, skilled in scheduling, program communication, procurement execution and oversight to work within the Gas and Thrusters Subsystem on a Lunar Permanence Vehicle. This critical role is essential to the success of our mission to the moon and requires a candidate with strong project management skills as well as ability to work with aerospace fluids and propulsion systems.

The Technical Project Manager will help manage the complete lifecycle of the subsystems, from definition and interfaces through conceptual design, detailed design, component development, assembly, verification, and operations. This includes providing comprehensive insight throughout the entire project lifecycle, encompassing initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and control, and decommissioning.

Utilizing your technical and schedule experience, you will develop tools for status and execution to guide Managers and Responsible Engineers through each phase of the project. Fostering a collaborative environment with a servant leadership attitude, you will ensure all team members are aligned and motivated toward project goals.

Demonstrated resourcefulness and tenacity for getting things done in an organized and fast-paced environment is a must.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Operations Management, Mathematics, or related disciplines
• 4+ years experience developing and executing schedules of technical or engineering programs
• Experience with critical path scheduling, IMP/IMS
• Experience making dashboards and other tools to aid and manage project teams
• Experience with Primavera P6 and/or MS Project, or similar scheduling software packages
• Experience with Agile project management methodology and JIRA software
• Experience using risk management tools and processes.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment while regularly providing imaginative and detailed solutions to complex problems
• Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing development projects (schedule, budget, scope)
• Experience managing manufacturing schedules (schedule, budget, scope)
• Experience with P6 Primavera
• Experience using financial analysis tools and keeping teams on schedule and budget

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.