Sr Technical Project Manager- New Glenn

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. Were working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!
We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem- solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origins vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.
This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.
As part of the New Glenn Program Office, you will work at the intersection of program management, engineering, supply chain, and production organizations, improving team effectiveness and coordination. In this role, you will apply your technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to drive strategic initiatives and effective change processes. As the primary point of contact for the New Glenn leadership team, you must enjoy a collaborative work environment, solving communication and business process challenges, and storytelling with data.
This is a high-visibility assignment that requires attention to detail, highly developed communication skills, execution with urgency, and the ability to work under minimal direction.
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!
Responsibilities:

• Drive decisive action by identifying critical decisions required to progress the program and facilitate decision-making at the program level to ensure alignment and timely execution.
• Implement structured change management processes to adapt to evolving project requirement, efficiently process changes, and ensure changes are communicated effectively across the team.
• Assist in the verification processes required for government certification of the New Glenn launch system and ensure all documentation and processes meet regulatory standards and requirement.
• Strategically drive innovation around tracking and measuring execution performance of development programs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define key milestones, timelines, and resource requirements to form the baseline program plan for the next generation launch vehicle for New Glenn.
• Integrate cross-functional, cross-organizational, and geographically separated groups to work towards a single plan in a cohesive manger, fostering collaboration and ensuring all teams are aligned with the program objectives and timelines.

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. degree in mechanical, electrical, or aerospace engineering or an equivalent technical field.
• 9+ years experience in design, development, integration, or testing - preferably with aerospace hardware or complex technical systems - and a minimum of 5 years experience in project management.
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  High attention to detail and strong organizational / coordination skills.
• Demonstrated ability in building trusting and effective working relationships that improve team performance and deliver results.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in development of launch vehicles.
• Experience with human spaceflight or high-performance aircraft systems.
• Experience with Primavera (P6), DOORS, CREO, Windchill.
• Experience with data analytics.
• Working familiarity with Jira, Confluence, and Tableau.
• Experience across multiple portions of the product life cycle.

Compensation Range for:
WA applicants is $140,959.00-$197,342.25
Other site ranges may differ
Inclusivity Statement
Dont 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 a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt 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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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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