Senior Corporate Fleet Manager

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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 Senior Corporate Fleet Manager you will be a process-driven leader responsible for the strategic ownership and end-to-end lifecycle management of Blue Origins enterprise-wide vehicle and heavy equipment fleet. This senior role is critical to maturing our centralized fleet program establishing full financial oversight and ensuring the highest standards of safety regulatory compliance operational excellence and cost-effectiveness.

You will serve as the companys subject matter expert on all fleet-related matters leveraging deep industry knowledge to drive change forge exceptional vendor partnerships and lead a compliant fiscally disciplined program. This position requires a results-oriented leader with a proven history of building programs developing talent and the tenacity to implement new systems and processes in a complex high-growth environment.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Program Development and Leadership:Lead the development implementation and continuous improvement of Blue Origins centralized corporate Fleet Management program establishing standardized policies and processes for the entire asset lifecycle from acquisition to disposal.

• Regulatory Compliance and Safety:Serve as the primary program owner for Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) compliance. Lead cross-functional teams to ensure all vehicles operator certifications licenses titles tags and safety programs (e.g. Smith Systems OSHA standards) meet or exceed all regulations.

• Strategic Sourcing and Financial Management:Direct the strategic procurement of all fleet assets and services through competitive bidding practices and expert negotiation. Leverage extensive rental equipment knowledge and accounting acumen to secure best-in-class terms manage warranty recovery identify optimal disposal outlets for aged assets and deliver significant cost savings.

• Technology and Systems Implementation:Oversee the implementation and management of our fleet technology stack including fleet management software (Fleetio) telematics platforms (Trackunit) and dashcam services to track assets analyze data and drive efficient decision-making.

• Budget and Lifecycle Management:Develop and manage the fleets capital (CapEx) and operating (OpEx) budgets including asset acquisition/replacement planning and the management of fuel programs and service contracts.

• Risk Management: Proactively identify and mitigate operational financial and compliance risks across the fleet raising awareness and driving corrective actions for issues such as improper maintenance or hazardous material transport.

• Stakeholder Management and Partnership:Drive change management across all Blue Origin sites acting as a trusted partner to business units while championing the benefits of a centralized fleet operation.

• Team Leadership and Talent Development:Build and lead a high-performing fleet management team by hiring and developing top talent and establishing an effective organizational structure. Foster a culture of excellence and actively participate in mentoring and growing talent within the organization.

Minimum Qualifications:

• College-level coursework in accounting logistics or a related field or equivalent experience.

• 10 years of progressive experience in corporate fleet operations or branch/district management within the equipment rental industry with direct P&L responsibility.

• Demonstrated experience in building and managing a robust DOT FMCSA compliance program.

• Proven track record of leading large-scale procurement and competitive bidding processes for vehicles and equipment resulting in significant documented cost savings.

• Experience selecting implementing and using modern fleet management software (e.g. Fleetio) and telematics platforms (e.g. Trackunit).

• Strong financial and accounting acumen with experience in warranty recovery asset disposal and full lifecycle cost management.

• Exceptional negotiation and vendor management skills with a deep understanding of the equipment rental market.

• Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements using methodologies like Lean or Six Sigma.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience managing fleet operations across a range of corporate environments.

• Certified Automotive Fleet Manager (CAFM) and/or Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher) certification.

• OSHA 30 and/or Smith Systems Defensive Driver training credentials.

• Proven history of mentoring direct reports growing talent and contributing to the development of manager-in-training programs.

• Experience establishing a centralized fleet program from a previously decentralized model in a high-growth company.

• Experience with Blue Origins procurement systems and processes.

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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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 a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blues Standard Background Check

• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding) Road Test Hours of Service Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only) vehicle inspection requirements CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.

• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

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 submit to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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