Supply Chain Project/Program Management Sr.

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.

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Facilities, and Security, and Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

As part of a hardworking team of professionals, specialists, and engineers, you will lead efforts to manage and direct suppliers and teammates to support the external development of various spaceflight systems. You will interact with our customers, the Programs, to address concerns and ensure development efforts and deliveries are on track. 

Key candidate attributes to facilitate success in this role include influencing, facilitation, presentation, communication, process development, analysis, and problem solving specifically in an Aerospace Industry Direct Environment focused on New Product Introduction.  We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, task management and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of experience, Master's degree with 5+ years of experience in Aerospace Program Management, Supply Chain Management or related industry experience.
• Must have knowledge and experience in procurement and planning, MRP/ERP planning and transactions, BOM structures, material estimating, and Basis of Estimate creation.
• Demonstrated negotiation skills developed from contracts, proposal management, supplier management, capture management or similar negotiating activities.
• NOTE: For this position, there will be a level of Buyer scope that will be required to assist with COTs procurement placement and P-card purchases to ensure Program success.
• Track record of managing complex technology projects with aggressive schedules with scarce resources.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to balance priorities as well as interface with varying layers of Program stakeholders/leadership
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate complex ideas, anticipate potential objections and persuade others, often at senior levels, to adopt a different point of view.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and discuss technical concepts, manage trade-offs and evaluate new ideas with internal and external partners.
• Demonstrated ability to work across disciplines with engineering, design, and project management counterparts to deliver on-time products/services specifications.
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills; ability to use hard data and metrics to back up assumptions, recommendations, and drive actions.
• Create and maintain systems and processes to streamline operations.
• Experience effectively negotiating Terms and Conditions (T&C’s) and non-standard supplier agreements.
• Ability to develop and execute project plans within budget and schedule constraints, ability to simultaneously manage multiple programs and priorities.
• Experience in engaging with and influencing leadership teams
• Strong analytical skills, data driven with experience in establishing and tracking program metrics.
• Track record of working in an ambiguous environment and ability to define processes that can scale.
• Proven problem-solving skills. Able to solve unique and complex problems with broad impact on the business; requires conceptual and innovative thinking to develop solutions.
• Occasional travel and driving to alternate sites required (15% to 25%) varies with test/launch operations

Desired:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or equivalent
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint and Coupa system(s)

 

Compensation Range for:

WA applicants is $120,850.00-$169,189.65

Other site ranges may differ

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