SLD PMO Program Ops Support

Posted:
9/20/2024, 12:52:49 AM

Location(s):
Seattle, Washington, United States ⋅ Denver, Colorado, United States ⋅ Colorado, United States ⋅ Washington, United States

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Operations & Logistics

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!  

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem- solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.  

We are looking for someone 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!

This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s multiple Blue Moon lander product lines. To further Blue Origin's mission of having millions of people living and working in space, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface. 

As part of a passionate and accomplished Lunar Permanence team, you will work at the intersection of program management, finance, scheduling and engineering, as well as supply chain, and production organizations.  You will support our Sustaining Lunar Development leadership team and manage team SOW and coordination.

As part of the Sustaining Lunar Destinations team, you will provide direction as a member of the program management function, coordinating finance, scheduling and engineering, while working closely with the supply chain, and production organizations. You will support our Sustaining Lunar Development leadership team and work to manage team execution.

The SLD Integrator role reports to the SLD PMO Director and supports all activities within the SLD domain to effectively execute program operations. The PMO focal works closely with other PMO team members, Supply Chain, PP&C, and Finance, as well as members of our engineering teams to ensure the development and execution of program plans.

Specific tasks include:

  • General support of all activities in the domain of the SLD Program Operations Manager as needed to support program execution.
  • Support Program operations reporting with a focus on the performance of execution financial, organizational planning, staffing, tasking, and risk assessments.
  • Work with Supply Chain to coordinate Partner activities and support.
  • Support proposal efforts, and business-case development for follow-on work.
  • Coordinate with the Data Analytics team to develop, gather and maintain program metrics in support of Rhythm of Business (ROB) reporting.

Qualifications:

  • Passion for Blue Origin’s mission: Millions of people living and working in space!
  • B.S./B.A. degree in Engineering or equivalent industry experience.
  • 5+ years of experience in program/project management with complex technical systems.
  • Experience in establishing business and product development processes.
  • Experience in conducting/supporting process improvement initiatives.
  • Possess high attention to detail and strong organizational/coordination skills.
  • Demonstrated ability building trusting and effective working relationships that improve team performance and deliver results.
  • Experience working with and presenting to senior leadership.
  • Experience working collaboratively in small and large teams on fast-paced projects.
  • Ability to comfortably work in a rapidly changing ambiguous environment.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • 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.  

Desired:

  • Experience in program/project management on aerospace hardware development programs.
  • Experience with tracking and managing issues in the JIRA tool suite.
  • Experience with Confluence/Wiki Site development and operations.
  • Experience working with external suppliers and partners.
  • Experience managing and leading SOW execution and participating in business negotiations
  • Working knowledge of configuration management principles and practices.
  • Experience leading change management activities.
  • Experience with risk management processes and execution (technical and schedule).
  • Experience in organizational change management and setting up effective design/rollout of new business processes.


 

Compensation Range for:

CO applicants is $115,145.63-$161,203.88;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.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at [email protected].

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Blue Origin, LLC

Website: https://www.blueorigin.com/

Headquarter Location: Kent, Washington, United States

Employee Count: 1001-5000

Year Founded: 2000

IPO Status: Private

Last Funding Type: Grant

Industries: Aerospace ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ National Security ⋅ Renewable Energy