Blue Origin · 4 months ago
MK2 Schedule Lead - Lunar Permanence
Blue Origin is a company focused on developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles for the benefit of Earth. The MK2 Schedule Lead will be responsible for managing the integrated schedule baseline for the MK2 Lunar Lander team, ensuring projects stay on track and deadlines are met through effective planning and execution.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Support the management of an integrated schedule baseline, Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), and detailed IPT-level schedules
Soliciting inputs on requirements and dependencies across MK2 product teams, ensuring clear communication and strong organizational skills throughout the process
Drive the execution of these plans by coordinating status updates, collecting performance data, performing regular forecast updates, and providing actionable reporting
Using schedule performance data, you will generate actionable metrics, key performance indicators (KPIs), and schedule reporting artifacts to inform IPT leaders and influence future schedule updates
Drive assigned IPTs to execute and hold them accountable for schedule performance against the MK2 program plan
Proactively mitigate roadblocks to ensure projects stay on track. A strong attention to detail and proactive analysis of schedule status and variances will be essential to influence future performance and deliver project objectives on schedule
Implementing effective change management to account for approved scope changes will be a key part of your responsibilities
Actively vet schedule forecast updates for accuracy and realism, including cost estimates to complete (ETC) and Estimate at Complete (EAC) exercises
Embody unwavering dedication and tenacity in driving the development and construction of our lander
Ensure that we meet critical deadlines and deliver a robust, reliable lander essential for our mission’s success. Your determination and proactive problem-solving will be crucial in overcoming challenges and achieving our ambitious goals. Passion for our mission and vision is required!
Qualification
Required
Experience and comfort with working in ambiguous environments and situations
Undergraduate degree in business, finance, engineering, project management or other highly analytical field
5+ years' experience in program scheduling (aerospace industry and/or R&D programs preferred)
Broad/deep scheduling and planning skillset - proficiency with resource-loaded schedules using Primavera (P6), MS Project, or other software
Control account management including schedule baselining, reforecasting, variance analysis, and schedule-change management
Proven ability to build, develop, and maintain a fully networked and resource-loaded Integrated Master Schedule from scratch
Demonstrated experience proactively driving results, going beyond input collection and reporting
Skilled in developing schedule reports and analysis of KPIs
Passion for our mission and vision is required!
Preferred
MBA, or Project Management certification (PMP/Certified Project Manager)
Experience establishing new research and development programs
Experience in fast-paced development environments
Experience working with government contracts
Experience with project cost management
Benefits
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%
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.
Company
Blue Origin
Blue Origin is an aerospace company that focuses on lowering the cost of spaceflight and helping to explore the solar system.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$185.35MKey Investors
NASAUnited States Space Force
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