Technical Program Director Product Formulation

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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!

About the Role

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. Advanced Concepts is chartered with identifying and developing new business opportunities to achieve our Mission. As a Technical Program Director you will be accountable for the successful definition management and delivery of a portfolio of new products within this exciting domain.

You will be at the forefront of transforming innovative concepts into tangible products providing clear strategic direction and leadership across the entire product lifecycle. This role requires a blend of deep technical expertise business acumen and executive leadership to drive the successful execution of the product roadmap. You will be responsible for managing the overall schedule budget and strategic procurements while ensuring alignment across all teams stakeholders and executive leadership. We are looking for a seasoned leader to apply their expertise and commitment to quality to positively impact the future. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Key Responsibilities

• Primary point of contact for execution and management of program deliverables performance to plan and completion of customer statement of work.
• Lead all aspects of project management to include cost schedule risk & opportunity and change management for one or more technology development programs or for a project area.
• Use your project engineering skills to organize budgets schedules and program plans to ensure development qualification and production hardware is delivered.
• You will use your technical background to understand and effectively communicate with Blue Origin internal organizations and suppliers to guide project planning.
• You will build project management plans and manage project schedules WBS and cost and where appropriate coordinate schedules to integrate the project development with the overall vehicle programs. You will present status risks & opportunities variances and recovery plans to engineering and program management.
• Prioritize weekly and monthly tasking across multiple organizations and functions within the project; maintain cognizance of all project activities
• Lead financial performance of accounts held at the program level; oversee financial performance of accounts held by subsystem leads
• Implement business rhythm: organize prepare for and conduct staff meetings operating reviews monthly corporate reporting and quarterly and annual planning cycles; generate and track action items
• Lead the Program Planning & Control Finance Procurement Cost Engineering teams to establish program baselines detailed planning execution status and recovery plans to variance
• Partner with supporting functional organizations (e.g. Finance Legal Supply Chain Enterprise Technology) to assure continuous interfaces smooth operations and reconciliation of process standards action items and emergent issues across the project

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. Business Engineering Physics Mathematics Operations Management or similar
• 8 years experience program/project management and business management in a development environment
• Experience leading multidisciplinary development projects including managing requirements priorities scope schedule and cost
• Excellent written communication and presentation skills
• Experience with Project Management Tools such as MS Project P6 Primavera or similar
• Aptitude for hands-on problem solving with a passion for spacecraft systems
• Experience with aerospace vehicle development production and operations
• Experience managing major subcontracts
• Comfortable in a fast-paced dynamic environment
• Self-starter strong bias for action
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Ability to earn trust maintain positive and professional relationships and contribute to a culture of inclusion

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or M.S. in aerospace engineering mechanical engineering or systems engineering
• Program Management Professional (PMP) certification and Earned Value Management System (EVMS) experience. Experience with critical path scheduling IMP/IMS risk management requirements management and Cost Account Management such as EVM.
• Experience with verification integration and test of orbital launch vehicles or human rated spacecraft

Base Pay 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.

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 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 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.
• 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.

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 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. 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 sex 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 Know Your Rights please see here.

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