Technical Project Manager - Site Operations Strategy

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 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. We are a creative 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 Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth. As part of a diverse and hardworking team of experts you will directly support site operations strategic initiatives by working with operations stakeholders and partners, to ensure commissioning of a process that meets cost and performance requirement for the New Glenn orbital launch vehicle. This position will support all aspects of project management to include cost, schedule, technical design, and risk management as well as working with company’s internal organizations and suppliers to transform the Rocket Park manufacturing campus.   The company celebrates strong collaboration, unique and innovative solutions, and passion for success. We are searching for forward-thinking, high-judgment, enthusiastic candidates looking to join our diverse, team-based environment. The right personality will be a proactive, service-oriented individual with excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills who thrives in a fast-paced environment.  Responsibilities:  Partner with contract manufacturers (suppliers), engineering hardware design teams, manufacturing engineering, supply chain, and program leadership to ensure the timely delivery of critical flight and R&D hardware including (but not limited to) budget, engineering schedules, procurement schedules, supplier schedules, and program management status reports.  Understand and communicate engineering and program requirements to suppliers and supplier capabilities to engineering teams and Blue management.  Plan and negotiate with suppliers and engineering design teams to meet program technical, schedule, and cost expectations.  Manage supplier performance to schedule, requirements, and cost goals.  Conduct meetings with suppliers to status performance, manage risks and resolve issues.  Communicate risks and risk abatement plans to management.  Drive and support supplier process development initiatives to improve how products are designed and manufactured  Transition products from concept, to development phase You will directly support the Rocket Park Site Operations Strategy team. 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:   Excellent written and communication skills in technical work environments  Experience in project management in a technical environment  Self-starter, strong bias for action  Experience with Microsoft Project and balancing internal and external schedules  Exceptional analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills  Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion  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 the design of aerospace electronic controls and fluids systems Experience working with various fabrication, electrical, and fluids component vendors   Working familiarity with JIRA, Confluence, and/or other team collaboration software tools  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. 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