Principal Technical Product Manager

Blue Origin LLC

Seattle, WA

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JOB DETAILS

JOB TYPE

Full-time, Employee

SKILLS

Affirmative Action, Agile Programming Methodologies, CDL Driver's License, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Cross-Functional, Disability Accommodations, Documentation, Federal Laws and Regulations, Genetics, Hazardous Materials/Substances, Leadership, Lean Six Sigma, Legal, Logistics, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Material Moving, Medical Records, Metrics, Military, Onboarding, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Product Management, Program Planning, Project Management Software, Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Assurance, Regulations, Requirements Management, Risk Management, Road Tests, Safety/Work Safety, Software Development, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Software Engineering, Sprint Planning, Standup Meetings, State Laws and Regulations, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management Software, Supply Chain Operations, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Delivery, Technical Leadership, Technical Operations, Technical Writing, Testing, Time Management, Warehousing, Willing to Travel

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 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, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

As part of a dedicated team of engineers, specialists, and operations professionals, you will play a pivotal role in driving software execution within Blue Origin's supply chain organization. We are seeking a leader with a talent for planning, organizing, and delivering complex software projects. You will work closely with software engineers (SDEs), product managers, and cross-functional teams to create detailed development plans, ensure project alignment with business goals, and bring organizational excellence to the supply chain software development lifecycle.

We are looking for someone 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!

Location:
Seattle, WA (relocation assistance may be provided)

Travel:
Some travel may be required to visit Blue Origin warehouse or operations sites (

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Collaborate closely with software engineering teams to develop and manage comprehensive software development plans for supply chain initiatives, ensuring scope, schedules, and resources are aligned.
Bring structure and organization to the software development process through clear documentation, tracking of milestones, risk management, and proactive communication.
Partner with Product Managers, Supply Chain Operations, and Enterprise Technology teams to translate business requirements into clear, executable technical deliverables.
Facilitate effective sprint planning, daily standups, retrospectives, and release readiness activities, driving adherence to Agile or hybrid delivery methodologies.
Identify and resolve program risks, impediments, and cross-team dependencies proactively to ensure on-time delivery of software solutions.
Track key metrics and program progress, providing transparent status updates and driving accountability among team members and stakeholders.
Cultivate acontinuous improvement mindset across engineering and operations teams, seeking opportunities to enhance development efficiency, software quality, and team collaboration.
Maintain strong relationships with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, acting as a bridge to ensure clarity around goals, commitments, and progress.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, supply chain, business, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
5+ years of experience in technical program management or similar roles within software, supply chain, logistics, or manufacturing environments.
Demonstrated ability to create and manage detailed program plans, coordinatecross-functional teams, and deliver complex technical projects.
Experience working directly with software engineering teams, facilitating Agile or similar methodologies.
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to drive alignment across multiple teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with supply chain software systems (e.g., warehouse management, procurement, or transportation/logistics platforms).
Familiarity with process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
Experience with software project management tools, Agile frameworks, and technical documentation.
Track record of delivering programs in fast-paced, high-growth, or complex operational environments.
Skilled at managing competing priorities and change in dynamic settings.

Compensation Range for:
WA applicants is $197,849.00 - $276,987.90

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

If you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice here.

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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Blue Origin LLC

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