Senior Technical Product Manager

Senior Technical Product Manager

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 Senior Technical Product Manager, you will own the strategy, roadmap, and delivery of software products that support Blue Origin's manufacturing, test, flight, and operations workflows. Our team builds the systems that capture what happens on the factory floor, at the test stand, and throughout vehicle processing, turning manual or inefficient workflows into reliable digital workflows and giving engineers the data they need to move faster and make better decisions. You will work across operations, manufacturing leaders, software engineers, designers, and other stakeholders to identify high value problems and ship software that solves them.

We are looking for someone who combines strong product fundamentals with the curiosity and technical depth to learn complex operational domains quickly and drive decisions in ambiguous environments. Passion for our mission and vision is required.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Product Vision and Strategy: Develop and articulate a clear product vision and strategy for your domain that aligns to organizational objectives, secures stakeholder buy in, and enables Blue Origin to meet our goals for production and launch.
• Customer Focus: Develop customer empathy and understanding of their day to day operations and problems to build a product that actually serves them. Regularly engage with aerospace engineers, manufacturing partners and operations teams to deeply understand their needs, gather feedback, and enhance the product experience.
• Roadmap Development and Prioritization: Own the roadmap for your product area, making data driven decisions to prioritize features and enhancements based on customer needs, business impact, and technical feasibility.
• Product Delivery: Deliver high quality products on time and within budget. Define detailed product requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria. Use AI to quickly prototype and ship features, accelerating the pace of delivery.
• Cross Functional Leadership: Lead cross functional teams to ensure successful product development and launch. Act as a product evangelist, drive adoption of product features and improvements, and align resources across teams to deliver on goals.
• Technical Leadership: Understand and influence technical decisions and system architectures for your product area, evaluating emerging technologies for durable business value.
• Performance and Metrics: Define, monitor, and report on key metrics to measure product success. Leverage data to make informed decisions, iterate on product features, and communicate insights crisply to leadership.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience: 5+ years of product management experience. Proven track record of managing products through their entire lifecycle from conception to launch and scale.
• Technical Acumen: Ability to understand and discuss technical concepts, make trade offs, and evaluate new ideas. Track record of influencing software architecture and design.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and quantitative skills. Ability to leverage data for strategy, decision making, product prioritization, and impact measurement.
• AI & Emerging Technology Fluency: Demonstrated ability to adopt and utilize AI tools and evolving technologies to prototype, iterate, and ship features with speed and quality.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead and influence cross functional teams without direct authority. Strong organizational and ownership skills.
• Industry Experience: Experience in aerospace, manufacturing, industrial operations, or a similarly complex technical environment is a plus.
• Eligibility: Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Base Pay Range for:

WA applicants is $169,347.00 - $237,085.80

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Don't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

• Benefits include: 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "Know Your Rights," please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

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