Fabrication Operations Technical Program Manager

Blue Origin is a pioneering team dedicated to building a future where millions of people live and work in space for the benefit of Earth. Our team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers is committed to a culture of safety. We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Technical Project Manager/Leader to drive execution of complex and critical initiatives critical to organizational success., 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

You will use your project management and engineering skills to organize. You will be accountable as a TPM for planning, executing, and monitoring projects/test campaigns according to strict deadlines in accordance with high level program schedules. You will be expected to build strong working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders on factor these relationships health and importance into your project management decisions and approach. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to innovate and improve current processes and implement new processes and technologies critical to our success. Bias for action and passion for our mission and vision are required! This assignment requires attention to detail, highly developed communication skills, execution with urgency, and the ability to work under minimal direction., * Well-developed project-management skills; organized, focused, with attention to detail and consistent follow-up to ensure results.

• Excellent attention to details; manages both tactical and strategic-level information. Excellent organizational skills are necessary.
• Excellent “people skills,” including the ability to influence by persuasion without direct authority.
• Business savvy, including an understanding of the marketplace, competitors, and technology.
• Strong communication skills for effective messaging both “up” to executives and “down” to the workforce.
• Demonstrated domain experience operating within at least one corporate function (Engineering, Business Management, Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Configuration Management, preferred)., * Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree, preference toward Engineering or Business Disciplines.
• 10-12 years of relevant program management/operational experience.
• Excellent communication skills: verbal, written, data.
• Ability to balance technical, business, and organizational influences.
• Demonstrated history of independent work, foreseeing problems, delivering on commitments, and accountability., * Master’s degree in engineering, business, or project management.
• 8+ years of experience in an operations environment.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and Earned Value Management System (EVMS) experience.
• Deliver on strategic business goals with a planned approach, on time and on target., Affirmative Action, Business Operations, Business Skills, CDL Driver’s License, Campaigns, Communication Skills, Configuration Management, Cost Control, Detail Oriented, Disability Accommodations, Earned Value Management (EVM), Engineering, Federal Laws and Regulations, Genetics, Hazardous Materials/Substances, Interpersonal Skills, Interviewing Skills, Leadership, Legal, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Operations Management, Material Moving, Medical Records, Military, Onboarding, Operations Management, Organizational Skills, Persuasion Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Project Development, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Quality Assurance, Regulations, Road Tests, Safety/Work Safety, State Laws and Regulations, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Operations, Technical Leadership, Testing, Time Management, United States Citizen, Writing Skills

• 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.

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 Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.