Sr Technical Project Manager Transportation

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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 part of a hardworking team of specialists you will lead strategic supply chain initiatives for various transportation systems. You will share in the teams impact on all aspects of delivering strategic insights analysis and recommendations to senior leaders across Blue Origin. The Global Transportation team is responsible for leading strategic cross functional projects to guide high value and high impact decisions across the supply chains movement of goods and persons. This role will be responsible for digging into the specific challenges of a process and communicating the relevant information for senior leadership evaluation. Strong analytical operational and communication skills are necessary for success in this role. Potential projects include in-source versus outsource strategic and financial analysis technical capability cost-benefit analysis transportationstrategy evaluation process document authoring enterprise software requirements management creating strategic business processes chartering the tool-sets necessary to launch them and other ad hoc cross-functional strategic projects.

Special Mentions:

• Relocation provided
• Travel expected up to 25% of the time

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• 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 developing 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 tools for transportation assets for both internal and external customers.
• Perform audits and continual improvement of project management tools and apply structure to how a growing organization manages multiple projects.

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. degree or higher inengineering constructionbusiness or another technical field.
• >2 years of experience in managing complex system development projects within theaerospace high pressure systemor 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.
• Microsoft Office (Excel PowerPoint Word Outlook) Intermediate Effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to identify and tailor to a target audience.
• Candidate must be able to successfully apply for badging at a government installation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project Management Professional and/or Scrum Master
• Prior experience working in the following areas:
  • Aerospace flight/component testing or design
  • Industrial construction industry including permitting electricalstructural cryogenics and fluids systems
  • Design build and test of fluids and/or cryogenic systems
  • Data systems and instrumentation hardware and software development
• Experience with Earned Value Management Systems
• Experience with some or all the following tools: MS Project MS Project Web App or Project Online Airtable Tableau Windchill and JIRA.
• Strong passion and knowledge of Blue Origin and our Mission.

Compensation Range for:

Other site ranges may differ

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

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

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