Project/Program Manager Sr

$153,371 - $214,719/Yr

Blue Origin - Seattle, WA

Full-time - Mid Level

Seattle, WA

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Project/Program Manager Sr at Blue Origin is responsible for overseeing programmatic operations of complex projects within the In-Space Systems business unit, focusing on satellite systems development and space mobility. This role requires coordination across engineering and program management teams to ensure project objectives are met, including technical, budgetary, schedule, and risk management. The position demands strong attention to detail, technical expertise, and leadership skills to drive successful program delivery and foster a culture of safety and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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 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.

Requirements

• Degree in business, management, engineering or equivalent.
• Background in program management and/or planning in Aerospace.
• Experience working on Aerospace Development Programs and/or Space Systems.
• Strong understanding of DFARs based contracts.
• Experience in structured environments, especially establishing and maintaining a structured culture within a diverse workforce and diverse work portfolio.
• Strongly motivated by an operations outlook and work ethic: tactical responsiveness, making important decisions fast, Deliver Results, Bias for Action.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
• Demonstrated expertise in the use of MS Project for labor loaded Integrated Schedules.
• Active or ability to acquire/renew Top Secret (TS) / Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance with Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) with polygraph.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in dynamic organizations, including planning, budget, schedule, quality, deliverables, reporting, staff, facilities, and interfaces.
• Demonstrated experience managing development projects and programs.

Benefits

• 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%.
• 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 designed to reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results.