Blue Origin
Space-based communications
PrincipalTechnicalProgramManagerTeraWave
“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.
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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