Technical Project Manager

Technical Project ManagerAt 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 Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.Project Horizon is Blue Origin's most ambitious manufacturing investment — a purpose-built upper stage production facility targeting first article delivery of the GS2 Gen 2.0 upper stage and scaling to full rate production capability.The Technical Project Manager is the horizontal integrator for the entire Gen 2 Production Operations organization. You will report directly to the Director of Production, Gen 2 Operations and serve as the single point of accountability for program execution rhythm, cross-functional decision gate management, risk tracking, and production readiness convergence across four Senior Manager organizations: Dome-Barrel-Tank Weld-NDT, ES-ISA-Skirts-Final Assembly-Coatings, Manufacturing Engineering, and Business Operations.This role does not manage a production work center — it manages the system that connects all work centers into a coherent, on-schedule program.This is an immediate, high-priority hire. The program infrastructure you build in your first 90 days will define how effectively the entire production organization executes across the program lifecycle.Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Program Execution RhythmEstablish and own the Gen 2 Production Operations program management system: weekly status cadence, monthly program reviews, decision gate packages, risk register, and action item trackingBuild and maintain the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) in partnership with the Master Scheduler, ensuring all major program milestones are tracked against need dates and forecast dates with explicit delta visibilityIdentify schedule compression opportunities, parallel workstreams, and de-scope options to close gaps between target and forecast datesDecision Gate OwnershipDrive all near-term critical decision gates to closure, including facility layout and requirements definition, workcenter standup, tank design lock, and long-lead purchase ordersBuild decision packages that give the Director and VP the information needed to make high-consequence decisions with confidence and speedCross-Functional IntegrationServe as the Production Operations representative in all ME&T tooling reviews, ensuring active tooling tickets are tracked against production readiness need datesOwn the production readiness plan for critical tooling clusters and work center activationsIntegrate facility activation milestones into the overall production readiness timelineCoordinate across Senior Manager organizations to eliminate schedule conflicts, resource contention, and interface gaps before they become program risksRisk & Issue ManagementOwn the program risk register — identify, quantify, and track all production risks with mitigation plans and decision deadlinesEscalate unresolved risks to the Director with clear options and recommendationsDrive convergence across data streams between TARGET, ESTIMATED, and CURRENT state program dataMRP & Production System IntegrityPartner with the Master Scheduler and Business Operations Planning team to ensure MRP demand signals are accurate and up to dateOwn the PFEP (Plan-For-Every-Part) process — ensure the process is established and institutionalized ahead of key production purchase ordersManage the rate-break PO sequence for GS2.0 and GS2.1 vehicle builds, ensuring each PO is supported by a validated demand signal and design freeze confirmationMinimum QualificationsBachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline10+ years of experience in program or project management within aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturingDemonstrated experience managing complex, multi-disciplinary programs from facility activation through first article productionProven ability to build and maintain Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) with large milestone sets across multiple functional organizationsExperience owning high-consequence decision gates — capital expenditure approvals, supplier selections, design freezes — in a fast-paced program environmentStrong technical fluency — ability to read and interpret engineering ICDs, tooling specifications, facility drawings, and production rate analyses without requiring translationExceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to synthesize complex technical and schedule data into crisp executive decision packagesPreferred QualificationsPMP, PgMP, or equivalent program management certificationExperience in launch vehicle, spacecraft, or large-scale aerospace structure manufacturing programsFamiliarity with Blue Origin's MRP/ERP systems in a production planning contextBackground in greenfield facility activation or new production line stand-upExperience with ITS (Integrated Tooling System), JIRA, or equivalent engineering ticket management systems used for tooling and milestone trackingFamiliarity with friction stir welding, large-diameter metallic structure fabrication, or cryogenic propellant system manufacturingCulture StatementDon'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 RegulationsApplicants 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 CheckRequired for all positions: Blue's Standard Background CheckRequired for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installationRequired 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 physicalBenefitsBenefits 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 OpportunityBlue 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