Test Development Planner/Scheduler III

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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 essential to the engineering, procurement, construction, and activation of new test capabilities that support all of Blue Origin's business units. You'll be at the forefront of building the test infrastructure that powers our journey to space. As a planner and scheduler for capital projects, you'll own the full spectrum of planning, scheduling, and daily activity alignment across our group. You will be a linchpin, collaborating with stakeholders across test sites, Facilities, Inventory, Technical Project Managers, Construction Managers, and Test Operations. Your work ensures that resources are coordinated and available to support flawless project execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Scope & Schedule Management: Own the scope of work, maintaining integration and detailed schedules for all capital projects executed by Test Capabilities Development. Supply management with critical path information to ensure project timelines align with organizational resource capacity.
• Problem Solving & Recovery: Lead schedule recovery efforts when needed by identifying bottlenecks, using forward/reverse scheduling methods, and providing incisive "what-if" analysis to management.
• Resource Coordination: Collaborate with Operations to determine workforce needs and develop schedules based on resource and labor requirements.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Coordinate activities with all departments and contractors at the pad, meeting customer requirements, achieving schedule accuracy, and ensuring seamless operation.
• Operations Monitoring: Track status and keep management informed on upcoming operations and priorities.
• Visual Management: Update visual status charts to reflect current program metrics.
• Variance Analysis: Perform deep-dives on schedule and scope variances; support operations execution at LC-36.
• Critical Thinking: Address problems of varied scope with strong analytical skill and sound judgment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BA/BS in business, finance, project management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of planning and scheduling experience in an industrial or technical environment.
• Hands-on experience creating and maintaining resource-loaded schedules in Microsoft Project, Project Server, or Primavera (P6).
• Experience managing ERP/MRP systems.
• Excellent project management and prioritization skills.
• Advanced interpersonal skills to build relationships across mulitple teams and management levels.
• Demonstrated experience in risk, issue, and opportunity management.
• Ability to work full-time; occasional travel, overtime, or on-call may be required.
• Must successfully pass a security background check to work on federal reservations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience planning for engine test, launch, or recovery operations.
• Background in new program or product introduction environments.
• Track record of implementing company-wide process improvements.
• Project Management certification (PMP/Certified Project Manager).
• Working knowledge of SQL and/or Tableau.

Compensation Range for:

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

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Background Check

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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.

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