Sr Technical Product Manager

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.

We are a team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin's vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

As a Technical Product Manager, you will play a critical role in shaping the digital infrastructure that supports our mission. You will be responsible for our change and configuration management systems, which are critical to enabling fast and reliable design iteration on vehicles like New Glenn and lunar landers. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, from aerospace and manufacturing engineers to software engineers and designers, to define and execute roadmaps. Your strategic vision, leadership, and commitment to delivering exceptional user experiences will be essential to our success.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Special Mentions:

• Relocation provided.
• Travel expected up to 25% of the time

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Product Strategy and Vision: Develop and articulate a clear software product vision and strategy that aligns with both customer needs and Blue Origin's mission.
• Customer Focus: Apply domain expertise in manufacturing and engineering configuration management to develop strong empathy with internal customers, and represent their voice throughout the product lifecycle. Regularly engage with internal customers including aerospace engineers, manufacturing partners, and change managers to deeply understand their needs, gather feedback, and enhance the product experience.
• Roadmap Development & Prioritization: Own the software roadmap, 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. You will not only define detailed product requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria, but also use AI to quickly prototype and ship features.
• 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.
• Performance and Metrics: Define, monitor, and report on key metrics to measure product success. Leverage data to make informed decisions and iterate on product features and functionality.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives by evaluating product processes, tools, and methodologies. Lead ongoing product discovery activities to identify optimal technology solutions for customer challenges.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering or a related field.
• Experience: 5+ years of product management, software development, or hardware engineering 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 independently handle data retrieval using SQL, and leverage data for decision-making and product prioritization.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience developing systems for hardware configuration management and change management, especially in the aerospace sector.
• Successful track record owning operational excellence goals, e.g. defect reduction, first pass yield, cycle times, etc.

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 for 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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