Project Manager III - Fluid Components

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 Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Facilities, and Security. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

As part of a hardworking team of diverse specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will support the Valve Production Leader to ensure successful & timely execution of program commitments while managing team communications and team building activities. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional managers, individual contributors along with project managers and stakeholders outside of this team. This is a high visibility role that must communicate effectively with many levels of the organization.

You will be responsible for developing, championing & deploying tools to facilitate the communication and deliverable tracking. We are looking for someone to apply their technical background, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!
 

Special Mentions

• Relocation provided
• Travel expected up to 5% of the time
• Shift: M-F

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Track short-term & longer-term activities across the Valve Production team, ensuring that such activities are prioritized adequately relative to the overall program schedule. 
• Work closely with Manufacturing Engineers and Design Engineers to remove roadblocks, particularly with drawing reviews, testing campaigns (internal & external), purchase orders, configuration management (i.e., document release process), shipping & receiving, etc.
• Develop/communicate key metrics with visibility across the team and key stakeholders.
• Support flow-down of company-wide command media to ensure proper compliance.
• Identify gaps in terms of resources and work with other managers and director to develop solutions through temporary transfers as well as through external hiring
• Availability for work required during core business hours.
• Travel and work after hours may be needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Highly organized individual
• 3+ years experience in a project management role.
• Demonstrated ability to operate, make decisions, lead, and make forward progress in ambiguous environments.
• Very strong interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and handle small and large projects with a diversity of internal and external customers.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
• Demonstrated written & verbal communication skills, through creation/updating of web pages, internal email communications for large audiences, effective Powerpoint presentations, etc.
• Proficient in the use of project management tools (Microsoft project, Primavera, JIRA, etc)
• 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
• Preferred Location is onsite in Kent WA for this role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with launch vehicle development, production and operations
• Program Management Professional (PMP) certification and Earned Value Management System (EVMS) experience.  Experience with critical path scheduling, IMP/IMS, risk management, requirements management and Cost Account Management such as EVM.
• Experience with configuration management, requirements management processes, requirements change processes, risk management processes
• Experience building tools to for Data Analytics with SQL, Excel Power query, or Tableau
• Experience with verification, integration, and test, of orbital launch vehicles or human rated spacecraft.
• Strong business management acumen and experience interfacing with large, geographically dispersed programs with large subcontractors.

Compensation range for on site WA applicants is $100,800-$141,121.

Other site ranges may differ

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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

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.

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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