Project Manager - II

BLUE ORIGIN • Seattle, WA

1d • $91,852 - $128,592

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. This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration heavy-lift launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to Earth's orbit and beyond. New Glenn is building the road to space. The Project Manager II for the 9 Engine Mid Module is responsible for ensuring hardware availability within need time for our flight and qual article. This role maintains end-to-end planning and procurement signal flow for critical components, eliminating false demand, aligning MRP with P6 forecasts, and enabling on-time manufacturing and launch readiness. The position bridges engineering and supply chain disciplines to provide, data-driven decision making and systematic risk management for this mission-critical vehicle subsystem.

Requirements

• Understanding of engineering change management and configuration control processes
• Working knowledge of MRP systems and technical procurement specifications
• Experience with databricks, AI, SQL, and/or other programming lanaguages
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and aerospace materials/processes requirements
• Experience with project scheduling tools and technical timeline management
• Strong analytical skills with ability to synthesize technical data into actionable insights
• Exceptional communication skills with ability to explain technical concepts across diverse functional teams
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and technical data analysis tools

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related STEM field
• 3+ years of engineering project experience in aerospace or complex manufacturing environments
• Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to use data to drive actions
• Experience managing technical aspects of procurement for complex aerospace systems or assemblies
• Track record of applying engineering principles to supply chain and material readiness challenges
• Experience with ERP systems and technical data management platforms
• Knowledge of aerospace quality standards, manufacturing processes, and compliance requirements
• Demonstrated skill in technical risk assessment and mitigation planning
• Experience applying data analytics (e.g., SQL, Databricks, BI tools) to improve engineering and procurement processes

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain metrics for quick schedule blocker identification and data-driven decision making, integrating inputs from engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing.
• Develop and implement data engineering solutions using AI/Databricks tools to enhance visibility into technical material readiness
• Validate MRP demand signals, resolving eBOM-mBOM mismatches and ensuring alignment with engineering requirements and build strategy.
• Ensure alignment with program-level tracking of design and schedule performance
• Utilize data to identify and kick off mitigation for critical program schedule risks
• Coordinate across Engineering, Planning, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing organizations to resolve technical issues affecting material flow, maintain clean and consistent data.

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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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