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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

This role is part of the In-Space Systems business unit, which is focused on development, manufacturing, and operation of satellite systems to address one of the most compelling challenges in spaceflight today: space mobility.

As part of a hardworking team of diverse engineers, you will be accountable for programmatic operations of highly complex projects within the Business Units portfolio. Working with the engineering team representing the Program Management Office, you will coordinate across the program to build a detailed understanding and tracking of technical, budgetary, schedule, and risk.

You will be responsible for developing recovery plans as required to meet project requirements and constraints. This position directly drives the ability to deliver program objectives, requiring strong attention to detail and dedication with a blend of technical, business, and organizational acumen. The position falls within the PMO team that reports directly to the Director of Program Management.

Relocation provided
Travel up to 20%

Responsibilities:

• Prioritize weekly and monthly tasking across multiple organizations and functions within the project; maintain cognizance of all project activities.
• Lead financial performance of accounts held at the project level; oversee financial performance of accounts held by subsystem leads.
• Implement business rhythm: coordinate, prepare for, and conduct staff meetings, operating reviews, monthly corporate reporting, and quarterly and annual planning cycles, generation and tracking of action items.
• Lead the Program Planning & Control, Finance, Procurement, Cost Engineering teams to establish program baselines, detailed planning, execution status, and recovery plans to variance.
• Partner with supporting functional organizations (e.g., Finance, Legal, Supply Chain, Enterprise Technology) to ensure continuous interfaces, smooth operations, and reconciliation of process standards, action items, and emergent issuesacross the project.
• Support the program with a focus on tactical management tasks: performance, including financial management; personnel performance, including organization planning, staffing, tasking, and performance assessment.
• Partner with the Space Mobility Business Manager in all aspects of program execution: culture, performance standards, and the balance between strategic objectives and pragmatic execution constraints.

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!

Qualifications:

• Degree in business, management, engineering or equivalent
• Background in program management and/or planning in Aerospace
• 3 years of experience in structured environments, especially establishing and maintaining a structured culture within a diverse workforce and diverse work portfolio
• Strongly motivated by an operations outlook and work ethic: tactical responsiveness, making important decisions fast, Deliver Results, Bias for Action
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
• Proven expertise in the use of MS Project for labor-loaded Integrated Schedules
• 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.

Desired:

• Experience in multifaceted (e.g., growing, evolving) organizations, including planning, budget, schedule, quality, deliverables, reporting, staff, facilities, and interfaces
• Demonstrated experience leading development projects and programs

Compensation range for on site WA applicants is $91,800-$128,520

Other site ranges may differ

Inclusivity 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 a diverse, inclusive, and 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.

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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