MK2 Schedule Lead - Lunar Permanence

Mk2 Schedule Lead

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 the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin's Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

As the MK2 Schedule Lead, you will play a critical role in the planning and schedule execution for the MK2 Lunar Lander team. Reporting to the MK2 Program Operations Director, you will be responsible for management of the integrated schedule baseline in Primavera P6, which will be used drive execution and measure our project success.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Support the management of an integrated schedule baseline, Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), and detailed IPT-level schedules.
• Soliciting inputs on requirements and dependencies across MK2 product teams, ensuring clear communication and strong organizational skills throughout the process.
• Drive the execution of these plans by coordinating status updates, collecting performance data, performing regular forecast updates, and providing actionable reporting.
• Using schedule performance data, you will generate actionable metrics, key performance indicators (KPIs), and schedule reporting artifacts to inform IPT leaders and influence future schedule updates.
• Drive assigned IPTs to execute and hold them accountable for schedule performance against the MK2 program plan.
• Proactively mitigate roadblocks to ensure projects stay on track. A strong attention to detail and proactive analysis of schedule status and variances will be essential to influence future performance and deliver project objectives on schedule.
• Implementing effective change management to account for approved scope changes will be a key part of your responsibilities.
• Actively vet schedule forecast updates for accuracy and realism, including cost estimates to complete (ETC) and Estimate at Complete (EAC) exercises.
• Embody unwavering dedication and tenacity in driving the development and construction of our lander.
• Ensure that we meet critical deadlines and deliver a robust, reliable lander essential for our mission's success. Your determination and proactive problem-solving will be crucial in overcoming challenges and achieving our ambitious goals. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

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Compensation Range for WA applicants is $130,518.00-$182,724.15. Other site ranges may differ.

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