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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!
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.
Technical Program Managers are accountable for engineering-based Programs, managing engineering projects, and have engineering qualifications to ensure the highest design and safety standards. Program Managers are accountable for the performance and management of program(s) with several interrelated projects and initiatives involved within it and are responsible for reporting program performance (technical, cost, and schedule deliverables) to senior management and customers. They assume responsibility and are accountable for managing the program baseline and any changes thereto, including risks, issues, and opportunities. Program management utilizes industry-accepted processes, methods, and standards to plan, schedule, and execute a program. Program managers are strong leaders, with strong business acumen, who focus on strategy and execution, they must have experience with program budget planning, strategy, and high-level communications across the organization. Program Managers are not doing project management at the "Program level", they are accountable for the entire Program.
In this strategic and impactful role, you will help lead Enterprise Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) initiatives across Blue Origin's entire mission set, and will be responsible for developing S&OP methodologies, processes, training, tools, and governance, required to operate and execute company wide Sales and Operations Planning successfully, on schedule, and on budget. You will have the opportunity to create, design, develop and support the execution of an Enterprise Program Management Operating System across Blue Origin programs. This is an opportunity to share your experience of leading large scale development programs, looking for individuals who have seen it, been there, done that, and are ready to share their experience and knowledge to develop our Program Management Operating System, using Blue Origin and industry best practices.
As a part of the S&OP team, you will be directly involved in building foundational program management and business optimization tools into our scaling organization. This includes liaising between our Business Unit program management offices, program managers, Integrated Product Team (IPT) leads, finance business partners, and data analytics team, leveraging data from multiple sources to create analysis and insights for improvement. You will collaborate, design, train, and communicate S&OP processes, tools, and best practices, while serving as change agent with strong credibility and influence in the organization. Must have the ability to work in a fast-pace and ambiguous environment, while developing products/tools, establishing frameworks, and setting up processes and training to improve enterprise planning.
This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight.
We are looking for someone to apply their program management technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!
Qualifications:

• Minimum of a B.S./B.A. degree in engineering, business, or other technical field
• Demonstrated ability building trust and effective working relationships at all levels that improve team performance and deliver results
• Minimum 6-10 years of related program/product management experience
• Previous proven experience in Operations, Manufacturing, or Master Scheduling
• Experience with demand planning, capacity planning, logic-linked scheduling, change control management, cost-account management, risk management, and performance management.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills with an overall execution orientation and high attention to detail
• The role requires extensive working knowledge on the fundamentals of program management principals and disciplines, sales, operations and supply chain, along with industry best practices.
• Naturally connects and builds strong relationships with others, demonstrating strong emotional intelligence and an ability to communicate clearly and persuasively to get things done
• Proven history of collaborating with Business Unit PMO's to create, document and implement common procedures and practices that can be applied at an enterprise level, ensuring adherence to corporate and business unit standards
• Promotes collaboration with stakeholders and influences development and incorporation of value-added processes and best practices.
• Prior track record as a successful change agent
• Strong technical software skills (AI, Tableau, Automation, Scheduling tools)

Desired:

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or related discipline is preferred
• SIOP process major change or new implementation experience
• Strong familiarity with engineering, manufacturing, and ERP systems
• Experience with IMP/IMS, risk management, configuration management, requirements management processes
• Experience across multiple portions of the program and product development life cycle
• Experience with spaceflight or aircraft development programs
• Experience with milestone-driven logic-linked scheduling and cost management tools and techniques (EVM experience a plus)

Compensation Range for:
WA applicants is $121,023.00 - $169,432.20
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.
• 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 at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.