layiq

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LAYIQ - Project Manger III - Additive Manufacturing at Blue Origin

Manage a Portfolio of Projects
Own several concurrent projects of varying size and duration, reprioritizing across them as demand shifts
Establish scope, schedule, deliverables, and success criteria for each, sized to the project rather than applying heavyweight process to everything
Bring new projects to a clean start: clarify the ask, identify stakeholders, stand up the minimum tracking needed
Track progress, surface variances early, and drive recovery plans to closure
Assess and Plan New Assets
Lead assessments for new equipment and capital assets, from initial need through justification, selection, and activation
Build the business case: cost, throughput impact, alternatives considered, and payback
Support the annual operating plan and capital planning cycle with quantified analysis and a prioritized set of asset requests
Coordinate install, qualification, and activation across facilities, maintenance, engineering, and quality so new assets come online on schedule
Track long lead items and vendor commitments that drive activation critical path
Balance Load Across Internal Customers
Serve as the planning interface to internal program customers, translating their demand into what the organization can actually deliver
Build and maintain capacity models spanning labor, equipment, and floor space, and run demand-versus-capacity analysis to identify the constraint
Allocate and rebalance load across work centers and shifts as priorities change, making the tradeoffs visible to the programs competing for capacity
Negotiate need dates and sequencing with program stakeholders, escalating conflicts with a recommendation rather than only the problem
Conduct time studies, cycle time and takt analysis, and line balancing to validate throughput assumptions and establish standard work
Own the Operating Rhythm
Own the organization's recurring reporting and review cadence, including weekly and monthly business reviews and leadership status packages
Drive inputs and deliverables to completion from managers and senior stakeholders outside your reporting line
Track actions and commitments out of reviews and staff meetings through to actual closure
Turn scattered inputs into one clear picture for leadership and program forums, and coordinate planning events such as offsites and quarterly planning
Write decision memos and narrative documents that frame the problem, lay out the options and tradeoffs, and carry a clear recommendation a senior audience can act on without a briefing
Report and Improve
Build metrics and dashboards that let leadership see the constraint and decide quickly
Apply AI-based and data tools to streamline planning, analysis, and reporting
Apply Lean and continuous improvement methods to reduce cycle time, WIP, and non-value-added work
Define and improve project management and planning process as the organization matures

4+ years of project management experience in manufacturing, aerospace, or another complex technical environment
Technical foundation demonstrated through a degree in engineering or a related field, an associate degree or technical certificate, military technical training, skilled trade or apprenticeship experience, or equivalent hands-on experience with complex engineered systems. Relevant work experience is counted in place of formal education.
Demonstrated ability to set and drive long-range objectives independently without established precedent, including standing up planning, capacity, or project structure where little exists today
Demonstrated ability to drive deliverables to completion through people who do not report to you, including managers and senior leaders
Experience managing multiple concurrent projects against competing priorities and shifting demand
Capacity planning experience: building demand-to-capacity models across labor, equipment, and facility constraints, and turning them into defensible staffing and capital plans
Working knowledge of industrial engineering fundamentals, including time studies, standard work, cycle time and takt analysis, line balancing, and throughput modeling
Experience building a business case or cost justification for equipment or capital investment
Ability to build schedules and estimates with limited historical data, with proficiency in MS Project or equivalent scheduling tools
Knowledge of AI-based systems and proven ability to apply them in your work, along with comfort working with data and building metrics
Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills, paired with attention to detail, organizational skills, and a knack for troubleshooting
Demonstrated business writing ability, including drafting decision memos, business cases, or narrative recommendation documents for a senior audience
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of safety
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum

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%, 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. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and are subject to change and cancellation.
Base Pay Range for: WA applicants is $112,059.00 - $156,882.60
Other site ranges may differ
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, 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 Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here .
Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation
Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com . Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.

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