Principal Technical Product Manager

BLUE ORIGIN • West Melbourne, FL

2d • $169,347 - $237,086

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 is part of Enterprise Technology (ET), where we’re developing the digital infrastructure needed to build the road to space, with an emphasis on digital capabilities required to advance Blue Origin’s mission. Enterprise Technology is the center of excellence for digital technology at Blue Origin, providing oversight and governance to align technology and business strategies. As a Principal Technical Product Manager for Factory Automation, you will architect Blue Origin's next generation of machine and robot integration platform, the software layer that issues commands to CNC machines, robotic arms, automated guided vehicles, and test stands, and captures every output, reading, and state change without human transcription. Achieving the manufacturing rates required to make space accessible demands that our factory equipment and software operate as a single closed-loop system, where automation drives throughput while building quality and safety into every step of production. You will define a multi-year strategy to integrate our factory equipment fleet into a unified software platform where commands flow from planning systems down to machines and telemetry flows back up with no manual step in between. You will partner with engineers, manufacturing operations, software engineering, and product design to establish the data standards, communication protocols, and product architecture that make this possible. And you will own the full product lifecycle, from mapping integration gaps on the factory floor today to shipping production systems that run without manual intervention tomorrow. We are looking for someone who combines deep knowledge of factory automation systems and manufacturing operations with the product leadership to translate that expertise into software that ships. Passion for our mission and vision is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field. MBA preferred.
• 7+ years of product management experience, or a combination of product management and hands-on experience in factory automation and manufacturing operations.
• Proven track record of driving complex technical initiatives from concept to production at scale.
• Strong experience with Lean, Agile, and Scrum methodologies, and proficiency with tools like JIRA and Confluence.
• Demonstrated ability to lead agile development processes and leverage AI to accelerate delivery and team productivity.
• Experience working closely with UX design and software engineering teams. Ability to understand and discuss technical concepts, make trade-offs, and evaluate new ideas.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills; ability to leverage data for decision-making and product prioritization.
• Demonstrated ability to adopt and utilize AI tools and evolving technologies to prototype, iterate, and ship features with speed and quality.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams without direct authority. Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Strong customer empathy and a passion for building products that deliver exceptional customer experiences.
• Hands-on experience with factory automation systems, machine and robot integration, or manufacturing operations in aerospace, automotive, medical devices or a similarly complex manufacturing industry.

Nice To Haves

• MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop a multi-year product vision that shapes company objectives, secures executive buy-in, and enables Blue Origin to meet our ambitious goals for production and launch.
• Develop and manage a 12-18-month plan spanning technology areas, aligning resources, milestones, and mitigation paths while resolving cross-business conflicts.
• Drive decisions with leaders of core business functions and top executives at Blue Origin. Align resources across the company to deliver on goals.
• Deploy iterative prototyping, testing, and scaling to deliver simple, high-value solutions to complex problems, continuously validated by broad customer feedback and data.
• Influence technical decisions and end-state architectures for entire domains, evaluating emerging technologies for durable business value.
• Define and implement metrics and frameworks to guide investments and measure success of product launches. Communicate insights crisply to leadership.
• Lead strategic risk mitigation and readiness activities to ensure smooth roll-outs and measurable impact across multiple organizations.
• Utilize AI to increase the velocity of deliverables, boost productivity, and codify best practices company-wide.
• Produce high-impact narratives and reviews that drive key decisions and keep executives aligned on progress, risks, and next steps.

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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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