Fluids Technical Project Manager II - New Glenn Stage 2

Blue Origin LLC

Seattle, WA

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JOB DETAILS

JOB TYPE

Full-time, Employee

SKILLS

Aerospace Engineering, Aerospace and Defense, Affirmative Action, Atlassian JIRA, Budget Management, Business Administration, CDL Driver's License, Change Management, Communication Skills, Configuration Management, Corporate Finance, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Detail Oriented, Disability Accommodations, Earned Value Management (EVM), Engineering, Establish Priorities, Federal Laws and Regulations, Fluid Systems Engineering, Funding, Genetics, Hazardous Materials/Substances, Heavy Lifting, IP Multimedia System (IMS), Identify Issues, Leadership, Legal, Manufacturing Operations, Material Moving, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Records, Microsoft Project, Military, Onboarding, Operational Strategy, Organizational Skills, PTC Creo, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Primavera, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Product Lifecycle, Program Management Professional (PgMP), Program Planning, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Planning, Project Schedule, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Regulations, Requirements Management, Risk, Risk Management, Road Tests, SQL (Structured Query Language), Sales Management, Schedule Development, State Laws and Regulations, Strategic Planning, Supply Chain Operations, Systems Engineering, Systems Hardware, Tableau, Technical Leadership, Technical Strategy, Technical/Engineering Design, Time Management, Wheel/Front-End Loader, Windchill PLM Software, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Seattle, WA

POSTED

30+ days ago

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 supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.

You will report directly to the Sr Manager of Program Strategy & Delivery for the New Glenn Stage 2 & Payload Accommodations (GS2PA) Fluid Systems, and directly support all aspects of project management to include cost, schedule, technical design, risk & opportunity, change management, and cross-functional coordination for the 2-engine second stage variant. The Program Strategy & Delivery group is responsible for leading strategic cross functional projects to guide high value and high impact decisions across the program. You will use your management skills to identify, propose, and execute process improvements initiatives to efficiently fulfill New Glenn Stage 2 & Payload Accommodations objectives. You will drive the strategic planning and efficient execution of next generation Fluid Systems design and implementation.

You will use your project management and engineering skills to organize schedules and program plans to ensure development, qualification, and production hardware is delivered and support the New Glenn build flow. You will use your technical background to understand and effectively communicate with Blue Origin engineering and production internal organizations. You will be accountable as a TPM for planning, executing, and monitoring projects according to strict deadlines as well as integrating with the overall vehicle programs. You will present status, risks & opportunities, variances, and recovery plans to engineering and program management, as well as interfacing with various stakeholders within Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, and other organizations. You will manage the coordination of demand, prioritization, and timely execution of the Fluid Systems hardware builds in concert with multifunctional teams across the country. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Bias for action and passion for our mission and vision are required! This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight.

This assignment requires attention to detail, highly developed communication skills, execution with urgency, and the ability to work under minimal direction.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Define program operations and engineering strategies to meet program performance and production objectives
Drive program strategies through implementation through assignment of projects and tasks, funding and budget tracking, and integration with key stakeholders
Act as the functional lead in all aspects of strategic technical projects and tasks
Effectively collaborate with the supporting functions to maintain project schedules
Perform and lead others in the execution and facilitation of specific project plans, managing risks, tracking, reporting on status, and resolving blocking issues
Work independently towardlong-range objectives without appreciable direction and determine the technical objectives of assignments to develop approaches to solutions
Apply program management principles in the development of executable plans andimplementation of creative solutions to complex problem
Develop data-driven insights grounded in KPIs for effective Senior Leadership decision-making
Generate reporting and presentations for Senior Leadership level

Minimum Qualifications:

Passion for Blue Origin's mission: Millions of people living and working in space!
B.S./B.A. degree in engineering or a similar technical field
3+ years of relevant professional experience, preferably with aerospace hardware or complex technical systems.
Possess high attention to detail and strong organizational/coordination skills
Strong knack for troubleshooting and quick thinking to keep the project moving forward
Proficiency in MS Project
Demonstrated ability to build trusting and effective working relationships that improve team performance and deliver results
Working knowledge of configuration management principles and practices
Working familiarity with data analytics and KPI generation
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with launch vehicle development, production, and operations
Experience with Primavera (P6), CREO, Windchill
Working familiarity with Jira, Confluence, and Tableau
Experience across multiple portions of the product life cycle
Program Management Professional (PMP) certification
MBA or M.S. in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or systems engineering
Experience with critical path scheduling, IMP/IMS, risk management, requirements management and Cost Account Management such as EVM.
Strong business management acumen and experience interfacing with large, geographically dispersed programs
Corporate finance experience
SQL or other coding ability

Compensation Range for:
CO applicants is $90,934.00 - $127,307.25
WA applicants is $99,201.00 - $138,880.35

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 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 (CDL drivers only), 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.

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 Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us atEEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.

California Applicant Privacy Notice

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ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government commercial space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawfully admitted for permanent residence into the U.S. (i.e. current green card holder), or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. § 1157-1158. Learn more about the ITAR here.

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, diverse, 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, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. 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, gender, 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. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here and here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation
Applicants wishing to view a copy of Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com.

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