Sr. Technical Product Manager

$159,654 - $223,516/Yr

Blue Origin - Seattle, WA

Full-time - Mid Level

Seattle, WA

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

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 Enterprise Technology (ET), where we're developing the digital infrastructure needed to build the road to space, with an emphasis on digital capabilities required to advance Blue Origin's mission. Enterprise Technology is the center of excellence for digital technology at Blue Origin, providing oversight and governance to align technology and business strategies. As a Technical Product Manager, you will play a critical role in shaping the digital infrastructure that supports our mission. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, and leadership, to drive the development of innovative products that empower our teams. Your strategic vision, leadership, and commitment to delivering exceptional user experiences will be essential to our success. In this role, you will be responsible for defining and executing the product vision, strategy and roadmap, from ideation through launch and scale. You will work at the intersection of technology, domain expertise and customer experience, transforming insights into impactful products that meet both business objectives and customer needs. As a key advocate for the customer, you will ensure that our products deliver value and drive adoption within Blue Origin.

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. Regularly engage with customers, partners, and internal stakeholders to deeply understand their needs, gather feedback, and enhance the product experience.
• Own the product roadmap, making data-driven decisions to prioritize features and enhancements based on customer needs, business impact, and technical feasibility. Ensure alignment with key stakeholders, including engineering, design, and leadership teams.
• 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 efforts to mitigate risks and ensure product stability and reliability.
• Lead cross-functional teams to ensure successful product development and launch. Act as a product evangelist, drive adoption of product features and improvements.
• Coordinate product and feature releases, including defining release criteria, scheduling, and ensuring readiness across all teams involved in the launch process.
• Define, monitor, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product success. Leverage data to make informed decisions and iterate on product features and functionality.
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with stakeholders, providing regular updates on product progress, changes, and risks. Use feedback to inform and refine future product development.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by evaluating product processes, tools, and methodologies. Lead ongoing product discovery activities to identify optimal technology solutions for customer challenges.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and the competitive landscape to inform product strategy and identify opportunities for innovation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering or a related field. MBA preferred.
• 4-6 years of product management experience. Proven track record of managing products through their entire lifecycle from conception to launch and scale.
• Strong experience with Lean, Agile, and Scrum methodologies, and proficiency with tools like JIRA and Confluence. Demonstrated ability to lead agile development processes.
• Experience working closely with UX design and software engineering teams. Ability to understand and discuss technical concepts, make trade-offs, and evaluate new ideas.
• 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 organizational and leadership skills.
• 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 or supply chain systems.

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 as well as allow employees to share in company results.