Sr. Technical Program Manager - TeraWave

Blue Origin
San Francisco, United States of America
4 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
$ 237K

Job location

San Francisco, United States of America

Tech stack

Biometrics
Microsoft Project
Enterprise Software Applications

Job description

  • Primary point of contact for execution and management of program deliverables, performance to plan, and completion of customer statement of work
  • Manage contractual data requirements lists and deliveries; support mission unique scope definition and programmatic (scope, schedule, financial) baselining/budget management; responsible for customer relationship building and management (from pre-solicitation through launch/delivery/ops), program staffing requests and teamscope management, spend planning, risk management, cash flow
  • 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 program level; oversee financial performance of accounts held by subsystem leads
  • Implement business rhythm: organize, prepare for, and conduct staff meetings, operating reviews, monthly corporate reporting, and quarterly and annual planning cycles; generate and track 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 assure continuous interfaces, smooth operations, and reconciliation of process standards, action items, and emergent issues across the project
  • Represent the Business Unit/Product Line interests on proposal efforts in terms of scope, price vs cost, and resource allocation - single threaded leader responsible for program sign off (certifying) of proposal content, 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

Requirements

As part of a dynamic team of program managers, you will be accountable for agile delivery ofhighly complexprojects within the TeraWave portfolio. Working with cross-functional engineering teams and the Program Management Office (PMO), you willfacilitatecollaboration across the program to build a detailed understanding of technical requirements, dependencies, and implementation strategies. You will coordinate tracking of technical progress, budgetutilization, iterative delivery schedules, and risk mitigation. This position directly drives the ability to deliver programobjectivesthrough adaptive planning and servant leadership, requiring a strong attention to detail and commitment with a blend of technical, business, and organizational acumen. The position falls within the PMO team assigned to report directly to the Director of RF Communications.

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!, * Bachelor's degree in business, management, or engineering or equivalent in years of experience

  • Background in program management and/or program planning in the aerospace industry
  • Experience working on Aerospace Development Programs and/or Space Systems
  • Strong understanding DFARs based contracts
  • Experience in structured environments, especially establishing and maintaining a structured culture within a varied workforce and multifaceted work portfolio
  • Strong motivation by an operations outlook and work ethics: tactical responsiveness, making important decisions fast, delivering results, having a bias for action
  • Demonstrated expertise in the use of MS Project for labor loaded Integrated Schedules
  • Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, * Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance preferred
  • Experience in dynamic (e.g., growing, evolving) organizations, including planning, budget, schedule, quality, deliverables, reporting, staff, facilities, and interfaces
  • Demonstrated experience managing development projects and programs

Benefits & conditions

life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k), * 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.
  • 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.

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