Sr Manager, Transportation Fleet

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Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're 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!

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

At Blue Origin, LLC., we are in search of a Fleet Compliance & Asset Management Senior Manager to join our dynamic team. This role will be responsible for the safe, compliant, operationally ready, and strategically optimized fleet of ground support equipment (GSE), vehicles, and associated assets supporting mission‑critical aerospace operations. This role leads a multi‑disciplinary fleet team, establishes and sustains inspection and certification programs, drives fleet utilization strategy, manages capital and compliance budgets, and ensures all fleet assets meet applicable federal, state, and Range regulatory requirements with minimal operational disruption across Blue Origin's Florida‑based operations.

A successful candidate will actively contribute to minimizing compliance risk, upholding the highest safety standards, optimizing fleet utilization and total cost of ownership, and fostering strong collaboration with internal departments such as production, launch operations, safety, finance, and legal, as well as external regulatory bodies and contractors. If you are committed to excellence and eager to impact space exploration, we encourage you to apply.

• Relocation provided

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for fleet compliance, utilization, and asset management programs across ground support equipment, vehicles, and associated assets supporting manufacturing, test, and launch operations.
• Manage a team of compliance analysts, fleet coordinators, and asset management personnel responsible for day‑to‑day compliance program execution and fleet performance.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve fleet compliance programs aligned with DOT, OSHA, and applicable Range regulatory requirements.
• Ensure all fleet assets maintain current registrations, certifications, and inspection records at intervals meeting or exceeding regulatory requirements and manufacturer recommendations.
• Oversee operator and driver qualification programs, including licensing, training records, and medical certification requirements where applicable.
• Develop and manage a comprehensive fleet utilization program, including tracking and analysis of asset utilization rates, identifying underutilized or redundant assets, and driving right‑sizing recommendations to optimize fleet composition and reduce unnecessary costs.
• Lead a capital planning process for fleet assets, including multi‑year Cap Ex forecasting, asset acquisition planning, and replacement cycle management based on utilization data, lifecycle analysis, total cost of ownership, and mission requirements.
• Own end‑to‑end lifecycle asset management for all fleet assets, including acquisition, deployment, regulatory maintenance strategy, performance tracking, and disposition/disposal. Ensure asset investment decisions are data‑driven and aligned with operational and financial objectives.
• Partner with Finance and Operations leadership to develop and present annual and multi‑year fleet capital budgets, including business case development for new asset acquisitions and fleet modernization initiatives.
• Define and track fleet‑wide KPIs inclusive of utilization rates, availability, total cost of ownership, return on asset, and lifecycle cost benchmarks in addition to compliance metrics.
• Manage 3rd‑party vendors and contractors performing compliance‑related inspections, certifications, and repairs.
• Lead preparation for and management of internal and…