Technical Project Manager III

$48,000 - $101,000/Yr

Blue Origin - Van Horn, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Van Horn, TX

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 a part of the Test & Flight Operations team, providing centralized support to business units with a focus on the design, build, and maintenance of the ground systems, test, and launch facilities across multiple locations. As a Technical Project Manager on the Ground Systems Development Team, you will directly support Blue Origin's success by planning the design, build and commissioning of test and launch systems across all Blue Origin sites. The ideal candidate will have professional expertise in project management, technical leadership, and a proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects on time and within budget. The person in this role will handle technical scope definition, schedules, budgets, material procurement, and resource allocation to complete projects on schedule and within the allocated budget. Additionally, this role will work closely with our system engineering, fluids design, mechanical design, and instrumentation and data systems controls teams to ensure alignment between test system requirements and component/subsystem level qualification needs. This position offers the opportunity to support strategic initiatives and development of best practices at the department level. We are looking for a project manager 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

• Lead and manage the end-to-end delivery of multiple technical projects, including planning, scheduling, procurement, resource allocation, and budget management.
• Act as primary contact to develop overall project management plan consistent with objectives defined by key stakeholders.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to define, monitor and control project scope, goals, and deliverables.
• Proactively monitor and control project scope, manage change requests, and track risks and opportunities for multiple projects.
• Track key performance indicators and report out at program monthly reviews.
• Manage the preparation, execution, and closeout of follow-up actions for Gated Reviews (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR).
• Develop procurement packages, perform bid leveling, and manage external subcontracts (minimum Fixed-Price and Time & Materials) in support of project efforts.
• Perform audits and continual improvement of project management tools and apply structure to how a growing organization manages multiple projects.

Requirements

• B.S. degree or higher in engineering.
• More than 5 years of experience, including complex system development projects within the aerospace, high pressure system or similar safety critical industry.
• Understands theory and practical application of Program/Project Management discipline.
• Prior execution of multiple projects to successful completion, on budget and on time, and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proven experience managing cross-functional project teams.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of project management principles on complex, multi-disciplinary systems, including project planning, integrated master schedules, critical path, change management, and after-action reporting.
• Organized self-starter, capable of breaking down complex problems into traceable tasks and concisely presenting project status.
• Recognize and act on opportunities; maintain flexibility to adjust as requirements shift or constraints change.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to identify and tailor to a target audience. Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
• Candidate must be able to successfully apply for badging at a government installation.
• 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.

Nice-to-haves

• MS, MBA, Project Management Professional, and/or Scrum Master
• Prior experience working in aerospace flight/component testing or design
• Experience in the construction industry including permitting, electrical, structural, cryogenics and fluids systems
• Experience in design, build and test of fluids and/or cryogenic systems
• Experience in data systems and instrumentation hardware and software development
• Experience with tools such as MS Project, MS Project Web App or Project Online, Airtable, Tableau, Windchill, and JIRA.
• Strong passion and knowledge of Blue Origin and our Mission.

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.