Branch Strategic Initiatives Lead

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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!  

As part of a hardworking team of specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will work with the branch leader to define and deploy scalable processes for managing the branch scope, driving cross team communication, drive consistent reporting, delivering development labs and hardware, and drive a consistent team culture. Ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience defining and scaling program management processes, leading development hardware projects, knowledge of high-rate manufacturing, managing product roadmaps, understanding of engineering definition processes, and capability to communicate across all levels of the organization.

• Relocation provided
• Travel expected up to 20% of the time

• →Define and deploy scalable branch schedule management process/tool that allows responsible engineers to own schedules with minimal friction for schedule reporting.

• →Develop and deploy scalable processes for internal and up/out communication and reporting of branch KPIs

• →Own branch product development roadmap

• →Own definition of development lab and development hardware facility requirements and drive rapid on ramping of that facility (in concert with operations and facilities)

• →Own branch employee onboarding program

• BS in engineering, business, or finance +7 years relevant industry experience

• Experience developing scalable program management frameworks

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for all levels of the organization

• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and program direction

• Familiarity with project management tools (MS Project, Jira, Smartsheet, etc.) and/or ERP/MES systems.

• 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.

• MS/MBA in engineering, business, or finance + 10 years relevant industry experience

• Experience managing engineering projects

• Experience delivering hardware in a high-rate manufacturing environment

• Experience across the full lifecycle (concept through customer support) of hardware or software delivery

• Experience using AI to make program management processes more efficient

Base Pay Range for:

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.

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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• 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
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• 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

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