Project Manager Level III (R37879)

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! 

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 Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

As part of a small, passionate and accomplished team of experts, you will be responsible for multiple assigned Facilities projects within launch vehicle manufacturing, integration and test; launch Site, and launch command and control centers. This is a hands-on position focused on projects oversight and engineering tasks that include remedial investigation, design, engineering and operation. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight.

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:

Develop overall project plan consistent with project objectives as defined by the project owner and key stakeholders in accordance with accepted project management standards in the industry (e.g., PMI, Project Management Body of Knowledge [PMBOK], ANSI, and ISO standards).
Act as primary project contact to establish key stakeholder requirements and project objectives
Manages implementation and planning of multiple projects, which includes defining project scope, goals, deliverables, tasks, and resources
Responsible for building and deploying multiple project plans
Responsible for scheduling and creating project timelines, and monitoring and reporting on project progress
Manage program and project contracts, budgets and schedules for an entire project
Lead others and direct all phases of projects or subsystems of major projects from inception through completion
Evaluate quality of workmanship, safety, and environmental concerns
Coordinating related project activities that affect successful completion of the project effort to include systems furniture, communications, conventional furniture and any associated equipment
Maintain accurate electronic records and will be responsible for the accuracy of the project data and for the entire cost accounting of the project
Coach, mentor and technically assist other engineers
Identify opportunities for safety improvements and operational cost savings

Qualifications:

Prefer B.S. in Engineering, Construction Management, or Project Management
Minimum over 10 years of experience with complex facility construction and renovations projects
Experience leading and managing small- to medium-sized teams integrating multiple subsystems to meet a top level system requirement
Strong personnel management and mentoring skills
Recent facility development or management experience supporting mission critical operations
Experience in sub-contract management of suppliers including request for proposal, specification and statement of work
Project leadership with the ability to work with stakeholders, knowledge of manufacturing operations, Launch Site environment, assembly processes, and quality control
Proficient in project management software (Milestones, MS Project)
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Strong project management, budget management and team leadership skills
Project planning, schedule and cost estimation
Strong safety mindset and experience, including hands-on experience planning and conducting hazardous or critical operations
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 with launch site, spacecraft manufacturing, Project leadership with the ability to work with stakeholders, knowledge of manufacturing operations, Launch Site environment, assembly processes, and quality control integration and test
Knowledge and experience in Local and National Codes
Knowledge and experience in Safety plans and programs to comply with laws, regulations and policies

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.

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.

Benefits

Employee Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave (must be employed at time of birth or adoption), short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program available after 1 year of service.

Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays for all regular employees (including part-time), fixed-term, and interns.

Discretionary bonus: Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses in addition to base pay. Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here.

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Project Manager Level III (R37879)

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