Program Manager - Business Administration II

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Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

We are seeking a Program Manager – Business Administration II to join our team supporting the Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) organization. This role reports to the Business Operations Manager and works in close partnership with the EHS team to support their operational cadence and business functions. This role will support EHS programs and projects focused on enhancing workplace safety, environmental compliance, and health and wellness initiatives. In this role, you will help develop and manage initiatives that streamline EHS processes, optimize resource allocation, and enhance effectiveness across operations. This role requires the ability to support cross-functional programs that are impactful, measurable, and aligned with EHS priorities. You will work in partnership with leadership and stakeholders across other organizations or departments to support operational improvements, track budgets, headcount strategy, weekly, monthly and annual business operations initiatives, and contribute to successful program execution within the EHS domain.

Special Mentions

- Relocation provided
- Travel expected up to 20% of the time
- Interviews will include a technical assessment
- Preferred location: FL

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Support the development and management of cross-functional EHS programs under the guidance of senior program managers and leadership.
- Contribute to EHS program objectives, deliverables, risks, and success metrics to ensure alignment with operations strategy and company goals.
- Identify potential risks to EHS program success, including resource gaps, timeline delays, or budgetary constraints, and escalate appropriately.
- Help identify and track dependencies within the program as well as across other projects in the organization.
- Assist in managing program execution, risks, timelines, and resources to support successful outcomes.
- Support the development of contingency plans and mitigation strategies to ensure successful program outcomes.
- Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by identifying inefficiencies in current processes and proposing solutions.
- Serve as a liaison between operational teams and leadership to help ensure program objectives are communicated and progressing.
- Build and maintain professional relationships with stakeholders, supporting alignment on program objectives and priorities.
- Facilitate regular updates and reviews to communicate progress.
- Support the tracking, reporting, and cadence of key EHS metrics and KPIs (e.g., incident and injury rates, near-miss reporting, TRIR/DART, corrective action closure, training compliance, audit findings) to enable data-driven decision-making by EHS leadership.
- Coordinate the operational rhythm for EHS reviews, safety committee meetings, and EHS-related cadence meetings, including agenda preparation, action item tracking, and follow-up.
- Assist in preparing EHS program documentation, dashboards, and status reporting for internal reviews, audits, and regulatory reporting.
- Support tracking of corrective and preventive action (CAPA) initiatives and incident investigation follow-ups to ensure timely closure and visibility to leadership.
- Help coordinate resources and logistics supporting EHS audits, inspections, training programs, and continuous improvement events.
- Contribute to the alignment of EHS initiatives with broader company standards, and applicable regulatory or customer requirements.
- Support headcount, budget, and resource planning specific to the EHS organization's operational needs.

Minimum Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Project Management, Operations Management, or related field.
- Demonstrated experience supporting programs or projects with measurable impact on operational efficiency.
- Proficiency in project and program management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Jira, Confluence).
- Strong skills in presentation and visualization tools.
- Ability to understand and navigate business processes.
- Skilled at gathering information, supporting resource coordination, and contributing to results.
- Ability to connect operational details to broader business goals.
- High attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in all aspects of program and project management.
- Strong communication and presentation skills capable of conveying program status, risks, or challenges to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work both independently and collaboratively.
- Proactive problem-solving approach with the ability to anticipate challenges and recommend solutions.
- 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Understanding of OSHA and EPA regulatory requirements and reporting obligations.
- Familiarity with EHS management systems and standards such as ISO 14001 (Environmental), ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety), or equivalent.
- Experience supporting EHS, safety, or environmental organizations in aerospace, manufacturing, or a similarly regulated industry.
- Understanding of incident investigation methodologies, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement frameworks (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, 8D, DMAIC).
- Experience building dashboards and reporting cadences to track operational and safety performance.

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.

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