Senior Technical Project Manager - Lunar Crew Systems

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 Senior Engineering Operations Lead to serve as the operational backbone of the MK2 Crew Systems product team. This role owns the product team's Rhythm of Business, drives the integrated schedule and major engineering reviews, integrates budget and scope, coordinates procurement and supplier execution, and represents Crew Systems in high-visibility program venues including working directly with NASA customers and partners. It demands someone who thrives amid shifting priorities and expanding scope, takes ownership of complex cross-functional processes, and enables the team to succeed.Passion for our mission and a dedication to safe and speedy execution of right-sized crew-facing hardware deliverables is a must.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Establish and run the Crew Systems Rhythm of Business, including daily reporting and Weekly Business Review (WBR) updates; technical progress tracking using Jira, Confluence, and dashboard tools; reporting progress and blockers at appropriate levels; and adapting content and expectations to program needs
• Own and drive the Crew Systems Integrated Master Schedule (IMS): lead re-baseline efforts with cross-functional stakeholders, maintain a green schedule baseline ahead of major milestones, build and manage schedule linkages, and understand critical path and variance drivers and work to reconcile
• Own product team budget tracking, hold Responsible Engineers and suppliers accountable for cost management, and support Estimate-at-Completion (EAC) inputs in coordination with Finance
• Coordinate efforts across the product team comprised of engineering, program planning & control, supply chain, manufacturing/ production engineering, facilities, production, tooling, quality, test, and NASA partners.
• Own quarterly Design Analysis Cycle (DAC) planning: provide DAC review-package inputs, coordinate cross-IPT integration, and support execution to meet program DAC completion goals
• Lead planning and expectation-setting for major reviews, including authoring review expectations memos and coordinating readiness prep with clear ownership across the team
• Support and train Responsible Engineers in management of schedule, budget, and DAC and sprint-level execution

Minimum Qualifications

• Passion for our mission: working towards millions of people living and working in space!
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, or a related technical field
• 8+ years in program operations, engineering operations, or technical project management in an aerospace environment or related field
• Demonstrated experience owning an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), including baselining and cross-program schedule integration
• Demonstrated Jira experience
• Proven ability to own and improve complex, cross-functional processes with minimal direction
• Experience leading or co-leading formal engineering reviews and managing associated documentation and artifacts
• Experience with program budget/EAC tracking and WBS/schedule integration
• Strong stakeholder-management and communication skills
• Ability to earn trust and maintain positive and professional relationships
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting human spaceflight or lunar programs
• Experience managing supplier/subcontractor relationships and Statements of Work, including procurement of long-lead items and supplier transitions
• Familiarity with MRP systems and Supply Chain coordination
• Familiarity with DRD management and artifact tracking in a systems-engineering context
• Formal project management training or certification such as PMP
• Experience with budget and Cost Account Management such as EVM or similar principles.
• Experience onboarding and mentoring teammates in a rapidly scaling organization

Base Pay Range for:

CO applicants is $133,500.00 - $186,898.95
WA applicants is $145,188.00 - $203,263.20

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, 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

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