Techncial Project Manager II

Blue Origin•Huntsville, AL

About The Position

This role is part of Blue Origin’s Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Moon landers and related products. The Technical Project Manager will support the Gas and Thrusters Subsystem on a Lunar Permanence Vehicle, contributing to the development of sustainable infrastructure for transporting crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface. The role supports the complete subsystem lifecycle, from definition and interfaces through conceptual and detailed design, component development, assembly, verification, operations, and eventual decommissioning. The Project Manager provides lifecycle insight across initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and control; develops tools for status reporting and execution; and guides managers and responsible engineers through project phases. The role calls for strong scheduling, program communication, procurement execution and oversight, and the ability to work with aerospace fluids and propulsion systems. The successful candidate fosters collaboration through servant leadership and works resourcefully and tenaciously in an organized, fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Operations Management, Mathematics, or a related discipline.
At least 4 years of experience developing and executing schedules for technical or engineering programs.
Experience with critical path scheduling and IMP/IMS.
Experience creating dashboards and other tools to aid and manage project teams.
Experience with Primavera P6, MS Project, or similar scheduling software.
Experience with Agile project management methodology and JIRA software.
Experience using risk management tools and processes.
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment and provide imaginative, detailed solutions to complex problems.
Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing development projects, including schedule, budget, and scope.
Experience managing manufacturing schedules, including schedule, budget, and scope.
Experience with Primavera P6.
Experience using financial analysis tools and keeping teams on schedule and budget.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute schedules for technical or engineering programs.
Support program scheduling, communication, procurement execution, and oversight for the Gas and Thrusters Subsystem.
Help manage the subsystem lifecycle, including definition and interfaces, design, component development, assembly, verification, operations, and decommissioning.
Provide project insight across initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and control.
Develop status and execution tools to guide managers and responsible engineers through project phases.
Help align and motivate team members toward project goals in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Basic and supplemental life insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Short- and long-term disability.
401(k) with company match of up to 5%.
Education Support Program.
Stock options for regular employees working at least 20 hours per week.
Paid time off of up to four weeks per year, based on weekly scheduled hours.
Up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Depending on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on company discretion; bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed.