Blue Origin · 2 hours ago
Principal Program Manager - Strategy and Planning - TeraWave
Greater Seattle Area
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$145K/yr - $204K/yr
8+ years expBlue Origin is a company focused on developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. They are seeking a Principal Program Manager for Strategy and Planning to support the TeraWave satellite communications network, which aims to provide high-speed data connectivity globally. The role involves strategic planning, program management, and improving organizational efficiency for the constellation's deployment.
National DefenseAerospaceManufacturingRenewable EnergyNational Security
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Work with the TeraWave Leadership Team to translate our vision into strategies, goals, mechanisms, and tactics for our 5,408 optically interconnected satellites
Serve as the strategic partner to the SVP and leadership team, helping shape the strategy of the organization and enabling it to scale behind its long-term vision
Proactively engage across business functions and teams to identify integration opportunities between LEO and MEO satellite layers
Establish and improve organizational efficiency across the TeraWave program's multi-orbit constellation development
Identify organizational pain points and opportunities in the development of RF and optical communications technologies
Work with leaders to implement self-sustaining solutions with permanent owners across payload, software, and hardware teams
Drive strategic planning across the organization to optimize constellation performance, reliability, and cost
Shepherd the strategic planning process, inclusive of Monthly and Quarterly Reviews for the TeraWave program
Switch effectively between macro-level strategic thinking and micro-level project management for space-based communications systems
Act as the 'glue' that brings together different parts of the TeraWave business and organization
Coordinate cross-functional initiatives spanning satellite systems, optical communications, and enterprise network architecture
Develop and maintain program dashboards and metrics to track progress against strategic objectives for the TeraWave constellation
Facilitate executive-level meetings and drive decision-making processes for this enterprise-grade space network
Qualification
Required
8-12+ years of product or program management, business development or technology experience
Bachelor's degree
Experience owning/driving roadmap strategy and definition for complex technical systems
Experience with end-to-end product delivery in aerospace or telecommunications
Experience contributing to engineering discussions around technology decisions and strategy related to communications systems
Strong communication and presentation skills
Ability to influence without authority across organizational boundaries
Preferred
Experience with program management skills to execute strategic initiatives for satellite or communications systems
Bachelor's degree in engineering, preferably in aerospace, electrical, or telecommunications
Experience driving strategic planning processes for space systems or communications networks
Experience wearing multiple hats in a fast-paced environment and comfort with the ambiguity of developing new space infrastructure
Strong communication skills with a structured approach to solving complex problems in satellite communications
Demonstrated ability to get up to speed on optical communications and RF technologies quickly
Experience in project management methodologies for space systems development
Knowledge of satellite communications, optical inter-satellite links, or Q/V-band RF communications
MBA or advanced degree in a relevant field
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.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$185.35MKey Investors
NASAUnited States Space Force
2024-02-20Secondary Market
2024-01-24Undisclosed· $18M
2021-12-03Grant· $130M
Leadership Team
David Limp
Chief Executive Officer
Tim Collins
Vice President, Global Supply Chain
Recent News
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