layiq

/la·yiq/adjective

worthy; deserving; fitting; suitable.

A role, opportunity, or path that merits attention, time, and pursuit.

LAYIQ - Project Manager at Blue Origin

Project Delivery & Execution
Serve as the dedicated Project Lead — driving each product from concept through development, qualification, and production transition (for core avionics, spacecraft systems, and other critical vehicle hardware)
Partner with technical leads and maintain direct, hands-on awareness of product maturity, test status, and qualification progress — active engagement with the engineering team; ensure hardware readiness gates are defined, tracked, and met
Own and manage the critical path across all assigned projects — knowing at any given moment what is at risk, what needs immediate action
Proactively identify and attack roadblocks — arriving with recovery plans, purpose-built tracking tools, and novel approaches when standard methods fall short
Be willing to do what it takes — including the tedious, unglamorous, and frustrating work — to move the project forward
Program Operations & Fundamentals
Define resource needs and establish the Management Operating System (MOS); own the SOW and maintain scope discipline as programs evolve
Build and maintain Tier milestones and a fully Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) in coordination with Program Planning
Lead financial performance at the project level; track EAC and Product Cost to plan — owning budget and outcomes
Implement and maintain a robust business rhythm: project staff meetings, operating reviews, monthly reporting, and planning cycles
Maintain active risk and opportunity logs; maintain a live Rolling Action Item Log with accountable owners — driving all actions to closure
Cross-Functional Integration & Process Improvement
Lead and influence cross-functional teams without direct authority; drive real-time decisions across competing priorities
Partner with Finance, Legal, Supply Chain, Quality, and Enterprise Technology to resolve emergent issues
Drive standardization of workflows, documentation, and best practices — eliminating recurring, manual, and non-value-added tasks
Define, track, and report on operational KPIs; track engineering changes across the product lifecycle ensuring visibility, traceability, and timely disposition; champion adoption of automation and data-visualization tools

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability
401(k) with up to 5% company match
Education Support Program
Up to 4 weeks Paid Time Off per year + 14 company-paid holidays
Relocation provided | Travel expected up to 10%
Equal Employment Opportunity
Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and diverse workforce. We hire and promote on the basis of qualifications, performance, and abilities, and are committed to building a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork.
For accommodations or Affirmative Action Plan inquiries, contact EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com .
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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