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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!

Blue Origin is a pioneering team dedicated to building a future where millions of people live and work in space for the benefit of Earth. Our team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers is committed to a culture of safety. We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Project Manager/Leader to support our ongoing and future space exploration projects. This role will directly impact the history of space exploration and require a commitment to safe and repeatable space flight.

Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin's vision. We urge those passionate about our mission to apply, even if they do not meet every single desired qualification.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for integrating the Lunar Operations team into the Blue Origin Operations team, leveraging tools and processes across various manufacturing teams.

• Leads multiple projects to support the deployment of the Operational Strategy.

• Executes and adapts the Rhythm of Business with the Lunar Operations team and Program teammates.

• Manages Lunar Operations Risk Management and CapEx Management processes.

• Communicates effectively at all levels and supports organization development initiatives.

• Defines project requirements, identifies interdependencies with internal or external departments or service providers, and coordinates to receive their input.

• Tracks program progress, adoption, or performance and provides ongoing reports to leadership/program sponsors.

• Develops and disseminates communications (Internal and External) regarding the program and answers questions

• Facilitate change management activities to evaluate, coordinate, and approve new requirements or changes.

• Participate in regular meetings with the Lunar Operations Leadership Team and the Lunar Business Unit to evaluate and overcome organizational barriers.

• Provide recommendations for effective, efficient, focused, and adaptive decision-making in a high-velocity, intense aerospace environment.

• Ensure information is appropriately gathered, organized, rendered, and presentable to maximize decision speed.

• Influence leadership to deliver on strategic business goals with a planned approach, on time and on target.

Foundational Skills and Experience:

• Well-developed project-management skills; organized, focused, with attention to detail and consistent follow-up to ensure results.

• Excellent attention to details; manages both tactical and strategic-level information. Excellent organizational skills are necessary.

• Excellent "people skills," including the ability to influence by persuasion without direct authority.

• Business savvy, including an understanding of the marketplace, competitors, and technology.

• Strong communication skills for effective messaging both "up" to executives and "down" to the workforce.

• Demonstrated domain experience operating within at least one corporate function (Engineering, Business Management, Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Configuration Management, preferred).

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree, preference toward Engineering or Business Disciplines.

• 8-10 years of relevant program management/operational experience.

• Excellent communication skills: verbal, written, data.

• Ability to balance technical, business, and organizational influences.

• Demonstrated history of independent work, foreseeing problems, delivering on commitments, and accountability.

• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Desired Qualifications:

• Master's degree in engineering, business, or project management.

• 6+ years of experience in an operations environment.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and Earned Value Management System (EVMS) experience.

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.

• 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.

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.