Engineering Operations Lead Lunar Permanence

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At Blue Origin we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. Were working to develop reusable safe and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety collaboration and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

As the Zero-g Propellant Management Engineering Operations Lead you will report directly to the Product Lead to improve the overall execution of the team. You will manage projects across the entire product life cycle from research design development final flight hardware design manufacturing and production. Your primary responsibilities will be creating and managing budgets schedules work breakdown structure and program plans to ensure products are delivered to meet program needs. With your help we will quantitatively manage our scope by presenting status risks & opportunities variances and recovery plans to engineering and program management. You will be hands on with the team directing and leading the week-to-week planning and execution. You will be responsible for the programmatic key performance metrics (cost schedule risk) and maintaining alignment between the program level plan and our teams day-to-day performance.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise leadership skills and commitment to quality to join our team and positively impact safe human spaceflight. This is a chance to leave your fingerprints on the history of spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Qualifications:

• B.S. degree or equivalent experience in Engineering Business Operations Management Mathematics or related disciplines
• 5 years of experience planning and managing projects/programs including managing priorities scope schedule integration and cost.
• Experience with critical path scheduling IMP/IMS risk management requirements management and Cost Account Management
• Experience with Agile project management methodology and JIRA software
• Experience with P6 Primavera MS Project or similar scheduling software packages
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced dynamic work environment while regularly providing imaginative and detailed solutions to complex problems
• Excellent verbal written and graphical communication skills

Desired:

• MBA degree or equivalent experience
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and Earned Value Management System (EVMS) experience
• Proficient with MS Excel capabilities such as Macros Power Query and Power Pivot
• Corporate and subcontract financial experience
• Basic programming skills
• Experience leading complex highly integrated products
• Experience with cryogenic liquid gas distribution and propulsion systems
• Experience with cryogenic valves and pumps

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Culture Statement

Dont 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 an authentic workplace so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt 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.

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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.

• Dependent on role type and job level employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the companys intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the companys results or other factors at the companys sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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