Principal Technical Product Manager (Seattle)

Application close date:

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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem- solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

This role is part of Enterprise Technology (ET), where we’re developing the digital infrastructure needed to build the road to space, with an emphasis on digital capabilities required to advance Blue Origin’s mission. Enterprise Technology is the center of excellence for digital technology at Blue Origin, providing oversight and governance to align technology and business strategies.

As a Technical Product Manager, you will play a critical role in shaping the digital infrastructure that supports our mission. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, and leadership, to drive the development of innovative products that empower our teams. Your strategic vision, leadership, and commitment to delivering exceptional user experiences will be essential to our success.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Special Mentions:

• Relocation provided.
• Travel expected up to 25% of the time

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Product Strategy and Vision: Develop and articulate a clear product vision and strategy that aligns with both customer needs and Blue Origin’s mission.
• Customer Focus: Champion the customer’s voice throughout the product lifecycle. Regularly engage with customers, partners, and internal stakeholders to deeply understand their needs, gather feedback, and enhance the product experience.
• Roadmap Development & Prioritization: Own the product roadmap, making data-driven decisions to prioritize features and enhancements based on customer needs, business impact, and technical feasibility. Ensure alignment with key stakeholders, including engineering, design, and leadership teams.
• Product Delivery: Collaborate closely with UX, engineering, and customer teams to deliver high-quality products on time and within budget. Define detailed product requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria to guide development efforts.
• Risk Management: Proactively identify potential risks to product performance, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency. Lead efforts to mitigate risks and ensure product stability and reliability.
• Cross-functional Leadership: Lead cross-functional teams to ensure successful product development and launch. Act as a product evangelist, drive adoption of product features and improvements.
• Release Planning: Coordinate product and feature releases, including defining release criteria, scheduling, and ensuring readiness across all teams involved in the launch process.
• Performance and Metrics: Define, monitor, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product success. Leverage data to make informed decisions and iterate on product features and functionality.
• Stakeholder Communication: Maintain clear and consistent communication with stakeholders, providing regular updates on product progress, changes, and risks. Use feedback to inform and refine future product development.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives by evaluating product processes, tools, and methodologies. Lead ongoing product discovery activities to identify optimal technology solutions for customer challenges.
• Market Research: Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and the competitive landscape to inform product strategy and identify opportunities for innovation.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or a related field. MBA preferred.
• Experience : 8+ years of product management experience. Proven track record of managing products through their entire lifecycle from conception to launch and scale.
• Agile/Scrum/Lean Expertise: Strong experience with Lean, Agile, and Scrum methodologies, and proficiency with tools like JIRA and Confluence. Demonstrated ability to lead agile development processes.
• Technical Acumen: Experience working closing with UX design and software engineering teams. Ability to understand and discuss technical concepts, make trade-offs, and evaluate new ideas.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and quantitative skills; ability to leverage data for decision-making and product prioritization.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams without direct authority. Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Customer-Centric: Strong customer empathy and a passion for building products that deliver exceptional customer experiences.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
• Eligibility: Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Aerospace software development processes and frameworks.
• Experience with manufacturing, warehouse, logistics or supply chain systems

Compensation Range for:

WA applicants is $192,086.00-$268,919.70

Other site ranges may differ

Inclusivity 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 a diverse, inclusive, and 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, Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.

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.

• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

• Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

• Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

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, diverse, 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, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of