Technical Project Manager SR.

$143,990 - $201,585/Yr

Blue Origin - Seattle, WA

Full-time - Mid Level

Seattle, WA

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Technical Project Manager SR. at Blue Origin plays a crucial role in supporting the design, build, and commissioning of ground systems for test and launch operations across multiple locations. This position is integral to the Test & Flight Operations team, focusing on ensuring safe and repeatable space flight while managing complex projects within budget and on schedule. The ideal candidate will leverage their project management expertise and technical leadership to contribute to Blue Origin's mission of enabling human life in space.

Responsibilities

• Support and/or lead the execution of the end-to-end delivery of multiple technical projects, including planning, scheduling, procurement, resource allocation, and budget management.
• Act as primary contact to develop an 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 contracts 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, construction, business, or another technical field.
• More than 2 years of experience in managing complex system development projects within the aerospace, high pressure system, or similar safety-critical industry.
• Prior execution of project(s) to successful completion, on budget and on time, and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated developing knowledge and application of project management principles on multi-disciplinary integrated systems, including project planning, integrated master schedule, 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 effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to identify and tailor to a target audience.

Nice-to-haves

• Project Management Professional and/or Scrum Master certification.
• Prior experience in aerospace flight/component testing or design.
• Experience in the industrial construction industry including permitting, electrical, structural, cryogenics, and fluids systems.
• Experience in design, build, and test of fluids and/or cryogenic systems.
• Experience with data systems and instrumentation hardware and software development.
• Experience with Earned Value Management Systems.
• Familiarity with tools such as MS Project, MS Project Web App, Airtable, Tableau, Windchill, and JIRA.

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 and up to 14 company-paid holidays
• Discretionary bonus based on individual contributions and company results