MK1 Lunar Lander Project Manager PMO Program Planning & Controls

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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!

At Blue Origin we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. To this end our first MK1 Lunar Lander christened Endurance will be the largest and most complex vehicle ever to land on the moon. Our second MK1 will continue humanitys exploration of the Lunar south pole by delivering NASAs VIPER rover. NASA recently selected Blue Origin to fly 2 more MK1 landers to deliver Lunar Terrain Vehicles. Executing these complex missions requires the right amount of cost and schedule planning and management.

As a Program Planning and Controls Project Manager within the Program Management Operations (PMO) team you will be responsible for facilitating the optimal schedule management of several Integrated Product Teams (IPTs). Partnering with the IPT Leads and their subject matter experts you will establish and maintain Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) for the teams you support including the coordination and collection of status updates tracking schedule and project performance and delivering actionable metrics and insights to leadership. As a frontline member of the Program Management team you will also act on the metrics and insights you develop engaging with your IPTs to ensure they resolve their schedule drivers to deliver our work to the moon faster and more efficiently. Your work will accelerate humanitys exploration of the Lunar surface and the development of infrastructure there for the benefit of Earth.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in business finance engineering project management or other highly analytical field
• A passion for diligent data organization accurate reporting and detailed project analysis
• A desire to help talented and hardworking teams succeed through management support
• Experience and comfort with working in ambiguous fast-paced environments and situations
• 5 years experience in program scheduling (aerospace industry and/or R&D programs preferred) - less experience 2 years could be hired at a lower labor grade
• Proficiency with schedules using Primavera (P6) MS Project or similar software
• Earned value management experience including cost and schedule baselining reforecasting and variance analysis
• Proven ability to maintain a fully networked and resource-loaded Integrated Master Schedule
• Demonstrated exposure to project management and a desire to grow into your own project management practices
• Demonstrated ability to earn trust maintain positive and professional relationships and contribute to a culture of respect and inclusion
• Proven record of pursuing continuous process improvement

Bonus Qualifications:

• Experience supporting the vehicle build and test lifecycle phase
• Experience with Primavera P6
• Successful support of programs through DCMA/DCAA joint site surveillance or other government audits
• Knowledge in budgeting cost analysis and financial project reporting
• Experience with data management and automation including creation of AI agents SQL queries Excel VBA and/or tools like Baserow

Special Mentions:

• Relocation provided
• Travel may be expected up to 5% of the time

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

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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.

• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)

• 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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