Blue Origin

Space-based communications

PrincipalTechnicalProgramManagerTeraWave

$198–277k United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Principal Technical Program Manager - TeraWave at Blue Origin. Skills: Program management, Technical program management, Aerospace, Satellite communications. Manage program deliverables. Manage performance to plan”

What You'll Achieve.

Deliver program objectives; Achieve program baselining; Achieve iterative delivery schedules; Mitigate risks; Deliver program objectives through adaptive planning; Deliver program objectives through servant leadership

Industry & Context.

Space based communications
Eligibility Requirements

U. S. citizen or national, U. S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U. S. as a refugee or granted asylum, Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check, Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in business, management, or engineering or equivalent in years of experience, Background in program management and/or program planning in the aerospace industry, Experience working on Aerospace Development Programs and/or Space Systems, understanding DFARs based contracts, Experience in structured environments, especially establishing and maintaining a structured culture within a varied workforce and multifaceted work portfolio, motivation by an operations outlook and work ethics: tactical responsiveness, making important decisions fast, delivering results, having a bias for action, Demonstrated expertise in the use of MS Project for labor loaded Integrated Schedules, Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships

Nice to Have

Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance preferred, Experience in dynamic (e.g. , growing, evolving) organizations, including planning, budget, schedule, quality, deliverables, reporting, staff, facilities, and interfaces, Demonstrated experience managing development projects and programs

What You'll Do.

Manage program deliverables

Manage performance to plan

Manage completion of customer statement of work

Manage contractual data requirements lists

Support mission unique scope definition

Support programmatic baselining

Manage customer relationship

Manage program staffing requests

Manage spend planning

Prioritize tasking across organizations

Maintain cognizance of project activities

Lead financial performance

Oversee financial performance

Implement business rhythm

Organize staff meetings

Conduct staff meetings

Prepare operating reviews

Conduct operating reviews

Prepare monthly corporate reporting

Conduct monthly corporate reporting

Prepare quarterly planning

Conduct quarterly planning

Prepare annual planning

Conduct annual planning

Generate action items

Lead Program Planning & Control teams

Lead Procurement teams

Lead Cost Engineering teams

Establish program baselines

Establish detailed planning

Establish execution status

Establish recovery plans

Partner with functional organizations

Assure continuous interfaces

Assure smooth operations

Assure reconciliation of process standards

Represent Business Unit interests

Represent Product Line interests

Certify proposal content

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Facilitate collaboration across the program; Working with cross-functional engineering teams; Partner with supporting functional organizations (e.g. , Finance, Legal, Supply Chain, Enterprise Technology)

Process & Methodology

Agile delivery, Program management, Program planning, Risk management, Schedule management, Budget management, Financial management, Integrated schedules, Proposal management

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