Technical Program Manager, Senior

BLUE ORIGIN

. Drive integrated operational execution throughout the product lifecycle .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $145,188 - $203,263 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates extensive program management and operational execution capabilities, with a strong focus on supply chain strategies, product lifecycle management, and cross-functional collaboration. Proven ability to manage complex projects, mitigate risks, and ensure operational readiness in a manufacturing environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Program ManagementSupply Chain ManagementProduct Lifecycle Management (PLM)Cost Management SystemsPMP Certification

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Operational ExecutionManufacturing Process DevelopmentEnd-to-End Product DeliveryProduction Ramp ManagementNPI TransitionsCost/Budget ManagementManufacturing BOM StructureMBOM ReadinessMake/Buy AnalysesRisk Mitigation Planning

Soft Skills

Exceptional Communication SkillsRelationship BuildingIndependent WorkAttention to DetailInfluencing Without Authority

Tools & Technologies

PLM SystemsPDM SystemsMESMRPERP

Certifications & Qualifications

PMP CertificationMerchant Mariner Credential

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing EngineeringOperationsConfiguration ManagementSupply ChainProduction Readiness Reviews

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPPMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive integrated operational execution throughout the product lifecycle
Manage dependencies, facilitate decisions, and ensure operational readiness
Connect Engineering, Manufacturing, Test, Supply Chain, Planning, Quality, Finance, and other functions
Support TeraWave product development and manufacturing
Build relationships with internal and external cross-functional stakeholders
Identify risks, develop mitigation plans, and provide executive visibility
Develop and maintain the product schedule and resolve technical and operational issues
Manage stage gates and milestones for NPI, production ramp, and production at rate
Integrate Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Planning, and Production Control
Establish program health dashboards and status-reporting cadences
Develop manufacturing and supply chain strategies for NPI and production at rate
Establish supply-continuity mechanisms with the Supply Chain organization
Facilitate cross-functional decision-making, including Make/Buy analyses
Coordinate information flow across manufacturing and operations teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree, preference toward Engineering or Business Disciplines
15+ years of relevant program management/operational experience
5+ years of Supply Chain or Materials Program Management experience
Experience with PLM, PDM, MES, MRP, ERP and Cost Management systems
Experience with end-to-end product delivery
Ability to balance technical, business, and organizational influences
Demonstrated history of independent work, foreseeing problems, delivering commitments, and high level of ownership
Well-developed project-management skills, organization, focus, attention to detail, and consistent follow-up
Ability to manage tactical and strategic-level information
Ability to earn trust and influence without authority
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Domain experience in at least one corporate function: Engineering, Business Management, Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Configuration Management, or Supply Chain
Proven experience with production ramp, rate readiness, NPI transitions, and manufacturing process development
Proven experience with cost/budget management in an operations context
U.S. citizenship/nationality, U.S. permanent residency, or lawful admission to the U.S. as a refugee or asylee
Master’s degree in engineering, business, or project management preferred
10+ years of experience specifically in a manufacturing environment preferred
PMP certification preferred
Experience establishing or scaling operational execution processes and infrastructure from the ground up preferred
Familiarity with production readiness reviews, manufacturing readiness reviews, or equivalent milestone frameworks preferred
Familiarity with manufacturing BOM structure and MBOM readiness preferred
Familiarity with imaging systems, optical assemblies, sensors, LiDAR, and IR preferred
Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential for certain job profiles
Background checks required as applicable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
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
Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
Paid Time Off: up to four weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Potential benefits and bonuses based on role type, job level, individual contributions, and company results