Senior Technical Program Manager - Factory Automation
Company: Blue Origin
Location: Seattle
Posted on: October 23, 2024
Job Description:
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 diverse
team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of
spaceflight!We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and
problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of
safety. This position will directly impact the history of space
exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention
towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the
cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin's vision of
millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.As
a Technical Project Manager on the Factory Automation team, you
will directly support Blue Origin's success by planning the design,
build, and commissioning of automated manufacturing and test
systems across all Blue Origin sites. The ideal candidate will have
professional expertise in project management, technical leadership,
and a proven track record of successfully delivering automation
projects on time and within budget. The person in this role will
handle technical scope definition, schedules, budgets, material
procurement and resource allocation to complete projects, working
directly with the Factory Automation development and integration
engineering teams to ensure project completion on schedule and
within the allocated budget.We are looking for a project manager 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!Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the end-to-end delivery of multiple technical
projects, including planning, scheduling, procurement, resource
allocation, and budget management
- Act as primary contact to developing overall project management
plan consistent with objectives defined by customers
- Coordinate with engineering teams to define, monitor and
control project scope, goals, and final products
- Proactively supervise and control project scope, manage change
requests, and track risks and opportunities for multiple
projects
- Supervise key performance indicators and report out at program
monthly reviews.
- Manage the preparation, execution, and closeout of follow-up
actions for Gated Reviews (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR)
- Develop procurement packages, perform bid leveling, and manage
external subcontracts (minimum Fixed-Price and Time & Materials) in
support of project efforts
- Perform audits and continual improvement of project management
tools and apply structure to how a growing organization manages
multiple projectsMinimum Qualifications:
- 6+ years experience managing sophisticated engineering system
development projects within the aerospace, automotive, or other
manufacturing industries
- Understands theory and practical application of the
Program/Project Management field
- Prior execution of multiple projects to successful completion,
on budget and on time, and ability to handle multiple projects
simultaneously
- Proven experience managing cross-functional project teams
- Demonstrated knowledge and application of project management
principles on complex, multi-disciplinary systems, including
project planning, integrated master schedules, critical path,
change management, and after-action reporting
- Organized self-starter, capable of breaking down complex
problems into traceable tasks and concisely presenting project
status
- Recognize and act on opportunities; maintain flexibility to
adjust as requirements shift or constraints change
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word,
Outlook)
- Effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to
identify and tailor to a target audience. Ability to earn trust,
maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to
a culture of inclusion
- Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional
relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
- 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 asylumPreferred Qualifications:
- B.S. degree or higher in engineering or equivalent
- Prior experience working as a project manager in the following
areas:
- Manufacturing automation equipment development and
integration
- Complex electronic system design and development
- Design, build and test of fluids and/or pressure systems
- A demonstrated ability to interpret and review electrical and
mechanical drawings
- Experience with some or all the following tools: MS Project, MS
Project Web App or Project Online, Airtable, Tableau, Windchill,
and JIRA
- An understanding of world-class quality, attention to detail,
and dedicationCompensation Range for:WA applicants is
$153,370.50-$214,718.70Other site ranges may differApplications
will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is
closed.Inclusivity StatementDon'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 a diverse, inclusive, and
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. You may be just the right candidate for this or other
roles.Export Control RegulationsApplicants 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.BenefitsBenefits 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 OpportunityBlue 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. 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, 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. For more information
on "EEO Is the Law," please see .Affirmative Action and Disability
AccommodationApplicants wishing to receive information on Blue
Origin's Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a
reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application
and/or interview process, please contact us at.California Applicant
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