Operations Program Manager III

4 weeks ago


Merritt Island, Florida, United States Blue Origin Full time

At Blue Origin, we are working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. As a key member of our Operations team, you will play a critical role in the success of our space exploration mission.

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Facilities, and Security. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities. As a Program Manager, you will be responsible for coordinating and working closely with OPM managers to plan and meet operations and test milestones for Mk2 Lunar Vehicles.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required. As a Program Manager, you will contribute to the annual and multi-year planning efforts for the overall group and support upward reporting cadence and metrics as needed.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Coordinate and work closely with OPM managers to plan and meet operations and test milestones for Mk2 Lunar Vehicles.
  • Forecast, establish, and maintain operations schedules, manpower and budgetary needs.
  • Work with Program Planning and Controls to coordinate the operational build schedule into the Lunar Integrated Master Schedule.
  • Work with manufacturing engineering to define and prioritize efforts leading to and supporting operations.
  • Contribute to the annual and multi-year planning efforts for the overall group.
  • Support upward reporting cadence and metrics as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

  • B.S. Business, Engineering, Physics, Operations Management, or similar.
  • 6+ years' experience in the aerospace industry with engagement in program/project management and business management in a development and/or production environment.
  • Experience with planning complex aerospace integrated assemblies.
  • Excellent written, communication and presentation skills.
  • Aptitude for hands-on problem solving, with a passion for space systems.
  • Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
  • Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
  • Experience with Primavera, MS Project or Similar.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree in engineering or project management.
  • Project Management Professional Certification.
  • 9+ years' experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment.

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.

Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

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, diverse, and dedicated work force.

We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members.

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, gender, 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.

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