Title: Sr Manager, Transportation Fleet

Location: Space Coast, FL

Position Type: Full time

Requisition ID: R62799

Description:

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 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.

At Blue Origin, LLC., we are in search of a Fleet Compliance & Asset Management Senior Manager to join our dynamic team. This role will be responsible for the safe, compliant, operationally ready, and strategically optimized fleet of ground support equipment (GSE), vehicles, and associated assets supporting mission-critical aerospace operations. This role leads a multi-disciplinary fleet team, establishes and sustains inspection and certification programs, drives fleet utilization strategy, manages capital and compliance budgets, and ensures all fleet assets meet applicable federal, state, and Range regulatory requirements with minimal operational disruption across Blue Origin's Florida-based operations. A successful candidate will actively contribute to minimizing compliance risk, upholding the highest safety standards, optimizing fleet utilization and total cost of ownership, and fostering strong collaboration with internal departments such as production, launch operations, safety, finance, and legal, as well as external regulatory bodies and contractors. If you are committed to excellence and eager to impact space exploration, we encourage you to apply.

Special Mentions:

• Relocation provided

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for fleet compliance, utilization, and asset management programs across ground support equipment, vehicles, and associated assets supporting manufacturing, test, and launch operations.
• Manage a team of compliance analysts, fleet coordinators, and asset management personnel responsible for day-to-day compliance program execution and fleet performance.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve fleet compliance programs aligned with DOT, OSHA, and applicable Range regulatory requirements.
• Ensure all fleet assets maintain current registrations, certifications, and inspection records at intervals meeting or exceeding regulatory requirements and manufacturer recommendations.
• Oversee operator and driver qualification programs, including licensing, training records, and medical certification requirements where applicable.
• Develop and manage a comprehensive fleet utilization program, including tracking and analysis of asset utilization rates, identifying underutilized or redundant assets, and driving right-sizing recommendations to optimize fleet composition and reduce unnecessary costs.
• Lead a capital planning process for fleet assets, including multi-year CapEx forecasting, asset acquisition planning, and replacement cycle management based on utilization data, lifecycle analysis, total cost of ownership, and mission requirements.
• Own end-to-end lifecycle asset management for all fleet assets, including acquisition, deployment, regulatory maintenance strategy, performance tracking, and disposition/disposal. Ensure asset investment decisions are data-driven and aligned with operational and financial objectives.
• Partner with Finance and Operations leadership to develop and present annual and multi-year fleet capital budgets, including business case development for new asset acquisitions and fleet modernization initiatives.
• Define and track fleet-wide KPIs inclusive of utilization rates, availability, total cost of ownership, return on asset, and lifecycle cost benchmarks in addition to compliance metrics.
• Manage 3rd party vendors and contractors performing compliance-related inspections, certifications, and repairs.
• Lead preparation for and management of internal and external compliance audits; develop and execute corrective action plans in response to findings.
• Oversee and manage escalations for out-of-compliance assets, failed inspections, and regulatory findings with potential mission impact.
• Establish and track fleet compliance KPIs (compliance rate, audit findings closure rate, inspection on-time %, out-of-service asset rate, corrective action cycle time).
• Develop and manage the annual fleet compliance program budget, integrating capital planning and operational expenditures into a unified fleet financial management framework.
• Control spend through prioritization, lifecycle compliance planning, utilization-informed asset rationalization, and vendor negotiations.
• Maintain accurate and audit-ready compliance documentation and asset management records across all fleet asset classes using fleet management systems.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with regulatory agencies, Range authorities, and government representatives on fleet compliance matters.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 8+ years of progressive experience in fleet compliance, fleet operations, asset management, or regulatory compliance management.
• 5+ years leading managers and/or large technical or compliance-focused teams.
• Proven ownership of compliance programs for large, complex fleets (industrial, aerospace, defense, or government environments).
• Strong working knowledge of applicable regulatory frameworks including DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, and/or FAA regulations.
• Experience managing compliance in government, defense, or regulated high-hazard environments.
• Experience developing and executing corrective action plans in response to audit findings or regulatory violations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage compliance documentation systems and maintain audit-ready records.
• Experience in fleet utilization analysis, capital planning, and lifecycle asset management for large or complex fleets.
• Experience developing multi-year capital budgets and presenting asset investment business cases to senior leadership and finance stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Transportation, Logistics, Aviation Management, Engineering, Compliance, Finance, or related field.
• Experience supporting Range operations or launch site environments.
• Strong understanding of fleet management systems (e.g., Fleetio, Samsara, Fleet Complete) and/or CMMS/EAM platforms.
• Familiarity with GSE certification and sustainment programs in aerospace or defense contexts.
• Professional certification in compliance, fleet management, or safety (e.g., CAFM, CTP, ASP/CSP).
• Experience with asset management frameworks such as ISO 55000 or equivalent.
• Familiarity with CapEx planning tools and ERP/financial systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) in a fleet or asset-intensive environment.
• Ability to obtain government or restricted-site badging.

Culture 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 an 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 (obtained before onboarding), 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.

• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

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.

• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)

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

• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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 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. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.