Technical Project Manager II - Fluids and Propulsion Technical Project Manager

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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!

As a Technical Project Engineer II/III within the Fluids and Propulsion Engineering team, you will report to the New Product Development Manager. Your mission will be to enhance the team's execution across the entire product lifecycle, from research and design development to the final flight hardware design, manufacturing, and production. You will manage key responsibilities, including creating and overseeing budgets, schedules, work breakdown structures, and program plans, ensuring timely and effective meeting of program needs.

Location:Seattle, Washington

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive projects across the product lifecycle, ensuring timely and precise delivery.
• Create and manage budgets, schedules, and program plans.
• Quantitatively manage scope through status presentations, risk assessments, and recovery plans to engineering and program management.
• Lead week-to-week planning and execution, aligning team performance with program goals.
• Manage programmatic key performance metrics related to cost, schedule, and risk.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Proven experience managing suppliers, especially those with scheduling challenges, and a strong track record of delivering results.
• Experience in flowing contract changes to suppliers.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, Mathematics, or related fields.
• 5+ years managing projects/programs, covering priorities, scope, schedule, integration, and cost.
• Expertise in critical path scheduling, IMP/IMS, risk management, requirements management, and cost account management.
• Proficiency in P6 Primavera, MS Project, or similar scheduling software.
• Corporate and subcontract financial experience.
• Collaborative and effective problem-solving skills in a dynamic environment.
• Strong communication skills in all formats.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with cryogenic liquid, gas distribution, and propulsion systems.
• Familiarity with cryogenic valves and pumps.
• MBA or equivalent experience.
• PMP certification and EVMS experience.
• Advanced MS Excel skills, including macros, Power Query, and Power Pivot.

Why Join Us:Be a part of the historic journey of advancing human spaceflight, leaving your mark on space exploration. A passion for our mission and vision is essential for this role.

This job description outlines the significant role you will play in managing fluid and propulsion engineering projects, ensuring superior execution and alignment with our mission for safe human spaceflight.

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Culture Statement

Don't 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 you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.

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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 U.S.as a refugee or granted asylum.

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