Sr Program Manager - Jarvis

Job Posting

Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

About Blue Origin

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!

Role Overview

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

As part of a small, passionate and accomplished team of experts, you will support the design, development and fabrication of space launch vehicles and components to support human spaceflight programs. This is a hands-on position that requires strong communication, organization, planning, and project management skills.

The Sr Program Manager position at Blue Origin offers an outstanding opportunity to directly impact the history of space exploration! You will drive execution across manufacturing and operations programs within a high-velocity aerospace production environment, ensuring alignment between strategic objectives and day-to-day execution.

Focus & Domain Expertise

The JARVIS Team focuses on welding & fabrication, machining, final integration and testing of tooling, prototypes and special projects. Special projects include the refurb of landing platforms, fabrication and integration of launch infrastructure hardware around the country and support various testing platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead the complete delivery of complex, cross-functional initiatives involving manufacturing, supply chain, and program teams.
• Translate operational strategy into executable plans with clear achievements, owners, and dependencies.
• Drive schedule integrity by identifying risks, resolving constraints, and ensuring alignment across all collaborators.
• Collaborate with Work Center Leaders, Engineering, and Program teams to handle both baseline demand and emergent work.
• Establish and maintain mechanisms for tracking progress, risks, and performance (schedule, cost, efficiency).
• Facilitate decision-making by providing clear, data-driven insights to leadership.
• Own communication rhythm (tier meetings, executive updates, cross-functional syncs).
• Drive accountability across teams through structured follow-up and addressing blocking issues when needed.
• Support CapEx planning and operational readiness initiatives tied to production scaling.
• Lead change management efforts to integrate new processes, tools, or program requirements.

Core Capabilities

• Strong execution bias in complex, ambiguous environments.
• Ability to influence without authority across multiple orgs.
• Experience managing high-velocity production or integration environments.
• Skilled in translating strategy → plan → execution (SPE approach).
• Strong business insight with operational decision-making focus.
• Clear, concise communicator across all levels (shop floor → exec).
• Ability to handle both tactical details and strategic alignment at the same time.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Operations, Business, or a related field, or 5 years with relevant project management experience in lieu of degree.
• 5+ years in program/project management in manufacturing or operations.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong communication and collaborator management skills.
• 5+ years supply chain, logistics, scheduling, demand planning, or planning experience.
• Experience with activities related to planning and/or scheduling.
• Experience with Materials Requirement Planning (MRP).
• Excellent computer skills with MS Office, MES experience with MRP execution desired.
• Excellent written/verbal communications skills.
• Demonstrates understanding and can apply continuous improvement terminology/tools: LEAN, Six Sigma principles/DFSS/Lean design principles, Value Stream, and Kaizen is highly desirable.

Preferred Qualifications

• Aerospace or high-complexity manufacturing experience.
• Experience with schedule management tools, EVMS, or production systems.

Culture Statement

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.

Export Control Regulations

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.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check.
• 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.
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
• 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.

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.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week).
• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.