Senior Operations Analyst

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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 a Senior Project Manager at Blue Origin, you will play a pivotal role in our mission to build a road to space for the benefit of Earth. In this high impact position, you will lead the end to end execution of complex aerospace projects, orchestrating cross-functional teams from initial concept through design, manufacturing, integration, and flight.

We are seeking a leader who thrives in a fast paced, dynamic environment and possesses a unique blend of technical acumen and strategic business thinking. The ideal candidate can translate complex technical challenges into an actionable, integrated plan and can drive accountability while fostering a collaborative, mission focused culture. Your ability to manage schedules, mitigate risks, and communicate with clarity will directly contribute to the success of Blue Origin's most ambitious programs. This is a unique opportunity to leave your mark on the future of human spaceflight.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead a cross-functional teams through the entire project lifecycle, from requirements definition to design, manufacturing, testing, and delivery, for complex aerospace engineering projects.
• Develop, maintain, and execute against an integrated master schedule, ensuring resource availability, managing project budgets, and tracking performance against baseline.
• Proactively identify, track, and mitigate project risks, assumptions, issues, and dependencies, communicating project status, performance, and forecasts to stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Establish and manage project governance, including communication plans, stakeholder management strategies, and structured review cadences to ensure alignment and drive accountability.
• Drive continuous improvement by developing and refining project management processes, tools, and best practices to enhance organizational efficiency and project predictability.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5 years of progressive experience in project management, with a minimum of 3 years leading complex, cross-functional technical projects from initiation to closure.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification in good standing.
• Demonstrated proficiency with enterprise project management software such as Jira, Confluence, and Microsoft Project; strong experience with advanced scheduling and risk management methodologies.
• Proven experience leading, influencing, and mentoring teams in a matrixed organization without direct supervisory authority.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the aerospace, defense, or high-tech manufacturing industry, managing projects involving hardware development, production, or New Product Introduction (NPI).
• Demonstrated experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) systems and reporting.
• Program Management Professional (PgMP) or Agile (e.g., CSM, SAFe) certification.
• Experience managing projects with significant budgets (e.g., >$5M) and complex supply chains.

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Culture Statement

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Benefits

• Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.

• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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