Senior Technical Product Manager

$159,654 - $223,516/Yr

Blue Origin - Merritt Island, FL

Full-time - Senior

Merritt Island, FL

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Senior Technical Product Manager at Blue Origin plays a pivotal role in shaping the digital infrastructure necessary for advancing the company's mission of enabling millions of people to live and work in space. This position involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop innovative products that enhance user experiences and align with customer needs. The role requires strategic vision, leadership, and a commitment to delivering exceptional results within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Develop and articulate a clear product vision and strategy that aligns with both customer needs and Blue Origin's mission.
• Champion the customer's voice throughout the product lifecycle by engaging with customers, partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Own the product roadmap, making data-driven decisions to prioritize features and enhancements based on customer needs, business impact, and technical feasibility.
• Collaborate closely with UX, engineering, and customer teams to deliver high-quality products on time and within budget.
• Define detailed product requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria to guide development efforts.
• Proactively identify potential risks to product performance, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency.
• Lead cross-functional teams to ensure successful product development and launch.
• Coordinate product and feature releases, including defining release criteria and ensuring readiness across all teams involved in the launch process.
• Define, monitor, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product success.
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with stakeholders, providing regular updates on product progress, changes, and risks.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by evaluating product processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and the competitive landscape.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering or a related field; MBA preferred.
• 6+ years of product management experience with a proven track record of managing products through their entire lifecycle.
• Strong experience with Lean, Agile, and Scrum methodologies, and proficiency with tools like JIRA and Confluence.
• Experience working closely with UX design and software engineering teams.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills; ability to leverage data for decision-making and product prioritization.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Strong customer empathy and a passion for building products that deliver exceptional customer experiences.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Aerospace software development processes and frameworks.
• Experience with manufacturing, warehouse, logistics or supply chain systems.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 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 weeks per year
• Up to 14 company-paid holidays
• Discretionary bonus based on individual contributions and company results