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Blue Origin LLC Project/Program Manager Sr in Seattle, Washington

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 In-Space Systems business unit, which is focused on development, manufacturing, and operation of satellite systems to address one of the most compelling challenges in spaceflight today: space mobility. As part of a hardworking team of diverse expertise, you will be accountable for programmatic operations of highly complex projects within the Business Units portfolio.Working with the engineering team representing the Program Management Office, you will coordinate across the program to build a detailed understanding and tracking of technical, budgetary, schedule, and risk. You will be responsible for development of recovery plans as required to fulfill meet project requirements and constraints. This position directly drives the ability to deliver program objectives, requiring a strong attention to detail and commitment with a blend of technical, business, and organizational acumen. The position falls within the PMO team assigned to report directly to the Director of Program Management. Responsibilities: Primary point of contact for execution and management of program deliverables, performance to plan, and completion of customer Statement of Work. Manage Contractual Data Requirements Lists and deliveries; support mission unique scope definition and programmatic (scope, schedule, financial) baselining/budget management; are responsible for customer relationship building and management (from pre-solicitation through launch/delivery/ops), program staffing requests and team scope management (eng. people come from functional, but program specific tasking comes from the PM), spend planning, risk management, cash flow Prioritize weekly and monthly tasking across multiple organizations and functions within the project; maintain cognizance of all project activities. Lead financial performance of accounts held at the program level; oversee financial performance of accounts held by subsystem leads. Implement business rhythm: organize, prepare for, and conduct staff meetings, operating reviews, monthly corporate reporting, and quarterly and annual planning cycles, generation and tracking of action items. Lead the Program Planning & Control, Finance, Procurement, Cost Engineering teams to establish program baselines, detailed planning, execution status, and recovery plans to variance. Partner with supporting functional organizations (e.g., Finance, Legal, Supply Chain, Enterprise Technology) to assure continuous interfaces, smooth operations, and reconciliation of process standards, action items, and emergent issues both across the project. Represent the Business Unit/Product Line interests on proposal efforts in terms of scope, price vs cost, and resource allocation. Single threaded leader responsible for Program sign off (certifying) of proposal content. 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! Qualifications: Degree in business, management, engineering or equivalent Background in program management and/or planning in Aerospace Experience working on Aerospace Development Programs and/or Space Systems Strong understanding DFARs based contracts Experience in structured environments, especially establishing and maintaining a structured culture within a diverse workforce and diverse work portfolio Strongly motivated by an operations outlook and work ethic: tactical responsiveness, making important decisions

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