Integrated Project Lead III - New Glenn Stage 2

BLUE ORIGIN • West Melbourne, FL

23d • $110,938 - $169,432

About The Position

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 supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable. At Blue Origin, we are a passionate team of engineers and innovators, committed to the pursuit of space exploration and driven by the challenge of solving complex technical problems. In this position, you will work within the New Glenn’s second stage and payload accommodations (GS2PA) Engineering Systems Integration (ESI) team alongside other Technical Project Managers to own and manage ESI scope, schedule resources, budget, and risk for space systems upgrade development and integrated test. An engineering technical background is crucial to excelling in this role, ensuring you can engage in technical discussions and make informed project-level decisions. As an Integrated Project Lead, you will manage project scope, ensure execution aligns with budget and schedule, and provide regular status updates to senior and executive leadership. This role offers opportunities to work with teams supporting hardware build and test operations, as well as opportunities to experience hardware up close. This position involves showcasing technical expertise, leadership skills, and advanced communication skills to cultivate a positive team culture and complete projects proficiently. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Requirements

• B.S. in Engineering or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of Program or Project Management experience
• 5+ years of experience in a project leadership role
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with effective presentation abilities

Nice To Haves

• Experience in test planning, test execution, or production environments
• Direct experience with large aerospace development as a Cost Account Manager or Program Manager
• Self-starter; strong bias for action
• Comfortable performing in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and cultivate an inclusive culture
• Experience with risk management, Primavera (P6), MS Project, Confluence, Jira, and Tableau

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain program management artifacts supporting campaign planning and execution, driving team members to meet need dates and engaging leadership when critical path is impacted.
• Coordinate collaboration with other GS2PA teams as well as business units supporting hardware and software development, production, and test operations as applicable to the project.
• Brief executive leadership with timely updates on project progress when required, proactively recommending strategic solutions to prevent impacting critical path.
• Identify, communicate, and mitigate project risks and opportunities, leading discussions on the items with impacted teams including chief engineering.
• Facilitate discussions across functions to pursue optimized solutions, fostering a culture of intentional collaboration.
• Ensure all project decisions are grounded in robust engineering principles and backed by thorough background information.
• Promote a safe, ethical, and encouraging working environment.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level