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 Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Facilities, and Security. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

We are in search of an experienced Project Manager to support the evolution of our change management and change implementation processes. This individual will support the Operations and Business Unit teams with integrated engineering and manufacturing change management. You will establish standards, implement change management processes, and provide training to drive improvement efforts. You will collaborate with Manufacturing and Program Leaders, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Production Control. In addition, you will support PMO Integration with maintaining command media for operating processes and approaches.

Special Mentions

• Relocation Provided.

• Based in Kent, WA, Huntsville, AL or Cape Canaveral, FL.

• Travel expected up to 25%.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide guidance using best-in-class knowledge of engineering and manufacturing change management.

• Develop change assessments and find alternatives to mitigate budget increases and its impact to the program, business unit, and enterprise.

• Lead and present cross-functional initiatives for senior leaders.

• Understand engineering drawings and basic manufacturing processes.

• Own and drive projects from start to finish.

• Lead quantitative and qualitative projects.

• Dig into specific challenges of a process and communicate relevant information for senior leadership evaluation.

• Lead, motivate and influence individuals and teams.

• Lead the organization in change management with positive impact to the enterprise.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in business disciplines.

• 8+ years of relevant enterprise, operations, or program management/project management experience.

• Well-developed project-management skills: organized and focused, showing attention to detail, and following up consistently to ensure results.

• Excellent attention to detail; will manage both tactical and strategic-level information and manage all details. Excellent organization skills are a must.

• Excellent communication skills: verbal, written, data.

• Ability to balance technical, business, and organizational influences.

• Demonstrated history of independent work, foreseeing problems, delivering on commitments, and accountability.

• Experience in commercial aerospace and space programs with customer and delivery focused.

• Experience in cost-benefit analysis and business case development.

•  Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree/MBA in business disciplines.

• 10+ years of relevant enterprise, operations, or program management/project management experience.

• Lean and Six Sigma certifications.

• Program Management Professional (PMP) certification.

 

Compensation Range for:

WA applicants is $125,227.50-$175,318.50

Other site ranges may differ

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

Inclusivity Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Benefits

Benefits include:  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%, and an 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: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here.

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