Techncial Project Manager II

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 the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

Blue Origin is seeking a skilled Technical Project Manager to oversee the gas, thermal, and liquids subsystems for our spacecraft. This critical role is essential to the success of our mission to the moon and requires a candidate with strong project management skills as well as ability to work with aerospace fluids and thermal systems. The Technical Project Manager will help manage the complete lifecycle of the subsystems, from definition and interfaces through conceptual design, detailed design, component development, assembly, verification, and operations. This includes providing comprehensive insight and management throughout the entire project lifecycle, encompassing initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and control, and decommissioning. Utilizing your engineering experience, you will lead and guide Responsible Engineers through each phase of the project, reporting to the Managers over each subsystem and exercising delegated authority to aid in the execution of the project. Fostering a collaborative environment with a servant leadership attitude, you will ensure all team members are aligned and motivated toward project goals. Demonstrated resourcefulness and tenacity for getting things done in an organized and fast-paced environment is a must.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Operations Management, Mathematics, or related disciplines
• 4+ years engineering experience coupled with project management oversight (either design, manufacturing, operations, or other related fields)
• Experience with critical path scheduling, IMP/IMS, risk management, requirements management and Cost Account Management such as EVM
• Experience making dashboards and other tools to help manage project teams
• Experience with MS Project, or similar scheduling software packages
• Experience with Agile project management methodology and JIRA software
• Experience using risk management tools and processes.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment while regularly providing imaginative and detailed solutions to complex problems
• Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience managing development projects (schedule, budget, scope)
• Experience managing manufacturing schedules (schedule, budget, scope)
• Experience with P6 Primavera
• Experience using financial analysis tools and keeping teams on schedule and budget

 

 

Compensation Range for:

CO applicants is $88,284.00-$123,597.60;WA applicants is $96,310.00-$134,833.65

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.

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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.

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• Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check

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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.

• Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

• Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

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