Technical Project Manager II

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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

This role is a part of the Test & Flight Operations team, providing centralized support to business units with a focus on the design, build, and maintenance of the ground systems, test, and launch facilities across multiple locations.
 

As a Technical Project Manager on the Ground Systems Development Team, you will directly support Blue Origin’s success by planning the design, build and commissioning of ground systems for test and launch systems across all Blue Origin sites. The ideal candidate will have a developing professional expertise in project management, technical leadership, and a proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects on time and within budget. The person in this role will handle technical scope definition, schedules, budgets, material procurement and resource allocation to complete projects on schedule and within the allocated budget. Additionally, this role will work closely with our system engineering, fluids design, mechanical design, and instrumentation and data systems controls teams to ensure alignment between system requirements and component/subsystem level qualification needs. This position offers the opportunity to support strategic initiatives and development of best practices at the department level.

We are looking for a project manager 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! 

Special Mentions

• Relocation provided
• Travel expected up to 25% of the time
• Interviews will include a technical assessment

Van Horn Specific information

Being at the heart of Blue Origin operations, the West Texas Site in Van Horn, TX offers eligible employee’s additional attractive financial incentives to supplement their competitive base earnings, including a living allowance and relocation assistance.  Eligibility for these additional benefits is based on the employee’s ability to permanently relocate to Van Horn, TX, or travel to Van Horn from another Blue location a minimum of 50% of the time.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Support and/or lead the execution of the end-to-end delivery of multiple technical projects, including planning, scheduling, procurement, resource allocation, and budget management. 
• Act as primary contact to developing overall project management plan consistent with objectives defined by key stakeholders. 
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to define, monitor and control project scope, goals, and deliverables.
• Proactively monitor and control project scope, manage change requests, and track risks and opportunities for multiple projects. 
• Track key performance indicators and report out at program monthly reviews.
• Manage the preparation, execution, and closeout of follow-up actions for Gated Reviews (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR).  
• Develop procurement packages, perform bid leveling, and manage external subcontracts (minimum Fixed-Price and Time & Materials) in support of project efforts. 
• Perform audits and continual improvement of project management tools and apply structure to how a growing organization manages multiple projects.  
   

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. degree or higher in construction, business, engineering, or another technical field.  
• >2 years experience in managing complex system development projects within the aerospace, high pressure system or similar safety critical industry.  
• Prior execution of project(s) to successful completion, on budget and on time, and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated developing knowledge and application of project management principles on multi-disciplinary integrated systems, including project planning, integrated master schedule, critical path, change management, and after-action reporting.  
• Organized self-starter, capable of breaking down complex problems into traceable tasks and concisely presenting project status.  
• Recognize and act on opportunities; maintain flexibility to adjust as requirements shift or constraints change.
• Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook), Intermediate Effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to identify and tailor to a target audience. Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.  
• Candidate must be able