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Director Technical Program Manager - Blue National Security

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Denver, CO, USA
192K-269K Annually
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In-Office
Denver, CO, USA
192K-269K Annually
Expert/Leader
Lead programmatic execution for complex aerospace/space development programs: track technical scope, budget, schedule, and risk; develop recovery plans; manage contractual data deliverables; drive finance, procurement, planning, and proposal sign-off; and coordinate cross-functional stakeholders to deliver program objectives for safe human spaceflight.
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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 corporate functions, providing centralized support across Blue Origin business unit teams, functions, and locations.

As part of a hardworking team of program managers, you will be accountable for programmatic operations of highly complex projects within the Blue Ring portfolio. Working with the engineering team representing the Program Management Office (PMO), you will coordinate across the program to build a detailed understanding and tracking of technical aspects, budget, schedule, and risk. You will be responsible for development of recovery plans as required to fulfill project requirements and constraints. This position directly drives the ability to deliver program objectives, requiring a strong attention to detail and commitment with a blend of technical, business, and organizational acumen.

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!

Special Mentions:

  • Relocation Assistance provided

  • Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information preferred

Responsibilities:

  • Primary point of contact for execution and management of program deliverables, performance to plan, and completion of customer statement of work

  • Manage contractual data requirements lists and deliveries; support mission unique scope definition and programmatic (scope, schedule, financial) baselining/budget management; responsible for customer relationship building and management (from pre-solicitation through launch/delivery/ops), program staffing requests and team scope management, spend planning, risk management, cash flow

  • 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

  • Represent the Business Unit/Product Line interests on proposal efforts in terms of scope, price vs cost, and resource allocation - single threaded leader responsible for program sign off (certifying) of proposal content

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in business, management, or engineering or equivalent in years of experience

  • 15+ years of experience in program management and/or program planning in the aerospace industry

  • Experience working on Aerospace Development Programs and/or Space Systems

  • Strong understanding DFARs based contracts

  • Experience in structured environments, especially establishing and maintaining a structured culture within a varied workforce and multifaceted work portfolio

  • Experience leading and driving execution of civil and commercial programs from concept through delivery

  • Strong motivation by an operations outlook and work ethics: tactical responsiveness, making important decisions fast, delivering results, having a bias for action

  • Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Active Top Secret (TS) clearance

  • Experience in dynamic (e.g., growing, evolving) organizations, including planning, budget, schedule, quality, deliverables, reporting, staff, facilities, and interfaces

  • Demonstrated experience managing development projects and programs


 

Base Pay Range for:

CO applicants is $192,378.00 - $269,328.15

Other site ranges may differ

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. 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 U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

  • Required for all positions: Blue’s 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 10,001 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 (CDL drivers only), 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 company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's 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.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants 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 [email protected]. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.

Blue Origin Denver, Colorado, USA Office

Denver, United States

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