Technical Project Manager II - Fluids and Propulsion Technical Project Manager

BLUE ORIGIN • Seattle, WA

1d • Onsite

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. As a Technical Project Engineer II/III within the Fluids and Propulsion Engineering team, you will report to the New Product Development Manager. Your mission will be to enhance the team’s execution across the entire product lifecycle, from research and design development to the final flight hardware design, manufacturing, and production. You will manage key responsibilities, including creating and overseeing budgets, schedules, work breakdown structures, and program plans, ensuring timely and effective meeting of program needs. Location: Seattle, Washington

Requirements

• Proven experience managing suppliers, especially those with scheduling challenges, and a strong track record of delivering results.
• Experience in flowing contract changes to suppliers.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, Mathematics, or related fields.
• 5+ years managing projects/programs, covering priorities, scope, schedule, integration, and cost.
• Expertise in critical path scheduling, IMP/IMS, risk management, requirements management, and cost account management.
• Proficiency in P6 Primavera, MS Project, or similar scheduling software.
• Corporate and subcontract financial experience.
• Collaborative and effective problem-solving skills in a dynamic environment.
• Strong communication skills in all formats.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with cryogenic liquid, gas distribution, and propulsion systems.
• Familiarity with cryogenic valves and pumps.
• MBA or equivalent experience.
• PMP certification and EVMS experience.
• Advanced MS Excel skills, including macros, Power Query, and Power Pivot.

Responsibilities

• Drive projects across the product lifecycle, ensuring timely and precise delivery.
• Create and manage budgets, schedules, and program plans.
• Quantitatively manage scope through status presentations, risk assessments, and recovery plans to engineering and program management.
• Lead week-to-week planning and execution, aligning team performance with program goals.
• Manage programmatic key performance metrics related to cost, schedule, and risk.

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