Test Development Planner/Scheduler III

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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. Project Controls Specialist III Blue Origin | Engineering Services - Ground System & Test Capabilities Development About the Role Blue Origin is seeking an experienced Project Controls Specialist to join our Engineering Services team supporting Ground System Development and Test Capabilities Development activities. This role is essential to the engineering, procurement, construction, and activation of new test capabilities that support all of Blue Origin's business units - putting you at the forefront of building the infrastructure that powers our journey to space. In this role, you will own the full spectrum of planning, scheduling, and daily activity alignment across our group. You will lead the creation and maintenance of Integrated Master Schedules, coordinate resource loading across programs, and implement robust project controls systems. As a linchpin across the organization, you will collaborate with stakeholders across test sites, Facilities, Inventory, Technical Project Managers, Construction Managers, and Test Operations. You will be instrumental in tracking progress, identifying trends, forecasting outcomes, and providing data-driven insights that enable proactive decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Scope & Schedule Management: Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive project controls systems and integrated master schedules for Ground System and Test Capabilities Development capital projects; supply management with critical path information to ensure project timelines align with organizational resource capacity
• Schedule Integration: Lead schedule integration efforts between multiple internal teams, external suppliers, and contractors using Microsoft Project, One Plan, and/or Primavera (P6)
• Critical Path & Risk Analysis: Perform critical path analysis, facilitate schedule risk assessments, and identify schedule risks and opportunities
• Problem Solving & Recovery: Lead schedule recovery efforts when needed by identifying bottlenecks, applying forward/reverse scheduling methods, and providing incisive "what-if" analyses to management
• Earned Value & Cost Forecasting: Develop earned value metrics and reporting systems; forecast cost and schedule trends with early identification of potential deviations
• Resource Coordination: Collaborate with Operations to determine workforce

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