Fluids and Propulsion Project Manager

Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. 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 the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin's Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface. 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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! As part of a passionate and accomplished team, you will work at the intersection of program management, design engineering, manufacturing engineering, and integrated supply chain. This role is a part of the zero-g propellant management team. The team is rethinking how space systems are designed, with a high-performance architecture, efficient reusability, and rapid design iteration. Join our team and pave the road to a permanent lunar presence! We are seeking a proactive, service-oriented individual with excellent oral, written, interpersonal, and analytics skills who can thrive in a fast-paced environment.You will be responsible for managing the project scope of test campaigns and flight component production. This includes developing, managing, and reporting on resource-loaded schedules, production budgets, staffing needs, program risk, and variances to the plan. You will support major technical efforts such as program reviews and deliverable products by setting clear expectations to meet these milestones and gathering inputs from across the team and creating a final product. Special Mentions Relocation provided Travel expected up to 10% of the time Interviews will include a technical assessment Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Develop and maintain Project Schedule(s) within the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) Manage hardware status, supporting both internal and external demand Manage budgets and implementation of capital equipment and facility projects Collaborate with all departments to access and collect data that informs decision making Interface with NASA customer to provide schedule and insight for testing efforts Maintain software tools, analytics, and reporting to highlight performance metrics and other key information Reduce and close risks and identify opportunities Partner with business office to ensure timely delivery of product to customer Manage key program metrics (and associated reporting tools) in areas such as: Budget, engineering schedules, equipment schedules, procurement schedules, production schedules, program management status reports, and resource plans Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Systems, or similar), Business Administration, or Operations Management from an accredited college or university. ABET is preferred and others will be considered 4+ years of experience in thermal/fluids systems, test engineering, or project management Desire to learn thermal/fluids systems project management, new processes, test engineering, and spacecraft development Strong written and verbal communication skills Strong organizational and analytical skills Excellent written communication and presentation skills Proficient with the use of Microsoft Office suite of software (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project) Experience with collaboration tools like Jira, Confluence, Sharepoint, etc. Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. Preferred Qualifications Experience with launch vehicle, spacecraft, or satellite development, production, or operations Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) Exceptional with Excel and manual data analysis Experience driving a product from concept development into production Attention to detail and high level of accuracy Experience with Primavera (P6), Microsoft Project, CREO, Windchill, Confluence, Jira, Tableau, SQL, MySQL, Power Query, Power Pivot Base Pay Range for: CA applicants is $112,059.00 - $156,882.60CO applicants is $102,721.00 - $143,809.05WA applicants is $112,059.00 - $156,882.60 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. 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