Principal Technical Product Manager

Requirements

Must have:

– Bachelors degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field; MBA preferred. – Over 8 years of experience in product management, demonstrating a successful track record from conception to launch. – Proficient in Agile, Lean, and Scrum methodologies, with strong experience using tools like JIRA and Confluence. – Ability to collaborate closely with UX design and software engineering teams, possessing strong technical understanding and trade-off evaluation skills. – Strong analytical and numerical skills, capable of utilizing data for informed decision-making and product prioritization. – Exceptional communication and presentation skills, able to convey complex concepts to both technical and lay audiences. – Proven leadership capabilities to influence and guide cross-functional teams without direct authority. – Deep understanding of customer needs and a passion for developing products that create outstanding customer experiences. – Knowledge of aerospace software development processes is advantageous. – Familiarity with manufacturing, warehouse, logistics, or supply chain systems is a plus.

Responsibilities:

• Cultivate a multi-year product vision that aligns with company objectives and secures executive involvement to achieve our production and launch aspirations. – Develop and oversee a 12–18-month roadmap across various technology areas, ensuring alignment of resources, timelines, and mitigation strategies while addressing cross-business conflicts. – Direct key decisions in collaboration with leaders and top executives, ensuring alignment of resources to achieve set goals. – Utilize iterative prototyping, testing, and scaling to deliver simple yet impactful solutions to intricate challenges, backed by extensive customer feedback and data. – Set technical direction and evaluate potential technologies for long-lasting business impact. – Establish and implement measures and frameworks to guide investments and assess product launch success, presenting insights clearly to leadership. – Manage strategic risk and readiness activities to facilitate smooth multi-organizational rollouts and measurable outcomes. – Introduce new tools and methods, such as AI and advanced analytics, to enhance productivity and institutionalize best practices. – Create compelling narratives and reviews that influence critical decisions and keep executives updated on progress and associated risks.

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Company:

At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to making space accessible for everyone. Our focus on developing reusable, safe, and cost-effective space vehicles is grounded in a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusivity. In this role as a Principal Technical Product Manager within our Enterprise Technology team, you will play a crucial part in shaping the digital infrastructure that supports our mission. We offer relocation assistance, a commitment to work-life balance with up to four weeks of paid time off annually, and a variety of benefits including medical, dental, and a 401(k) with company match. We invite you to contribute to cutting-edge space technology while working in a dynamic and innovative environment.