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!
This role is part of the Blue Origin Engines business unit, where our focus is the design, development, manufacturing, and testing of engines and propulsion systems. Built for multiple uses, our family of engines is powering the next generation of rockets for commercial, civil, national security, and human spaceflight.
As part of a small, passionate and accomplished team of experts, you will participate in the development of space launch vehicles. We are seeking a proactive, service-oriented individual with excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills that can thrive in a fast paced environment. You will be primarily responsible for program planning and scheduling within a fast-paced group developing reusable launch vehicles. In this hands-on position, you'll work to increase the speed and efficiency of our programs by supporting the timely delivery, quality and transparency of schedule and financial data to support the company's business decisions. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and requires your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight.
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!
Responsibilities:
Provide support to program management in scheduling, resource planning, cost analysis and reporting for various Rocket Engine Programs
Collect status, develop and maintain detailed planning level schedules
Perform schedule baseline change control, critical path analysis, and variance analysis
Communicate issues to stakeholders and provide mitigation recommendations
Resource load, analyze, and optimize program schedule to meet required dates
Collaborate with Responsible Engineers, Buyers, Integrated Product Team Leads, and other Functional Support groups to status design efforts, critical procurements, and operations activities
Perform "what if" scenarios and help develop recovery plans
Integrate cost and schedule to support budgeting and cost analysis efforts
Develop specialized reporting as requested by upper management
Qualifications:
Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Project Management, or Engineering
0-3 years' experience in a Program Management environment with tracking schedules, actions, or other relative tasks
Strong computer skills (MS Excel, MS Project, MS Powerpoint)
Strong communication and organization skills
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
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.
Desired:
1-3 years' experience in Manufacturing or Aerospace
Self-starter, strong bias for action
Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
Experience with MS Project or other CPM scheduling software
Project Management certification (PMP/Certified Project Manager)
Earned Value Management (EVM) experience
Compensation Range for:
WA applicants is $72,810.00-$101,934.00
Other site ranges may differ
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.
Inclusivity Statement
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