Matthew Magness
About Matthew Magness
Matthew Magness is a Senior Technical Project Manager at BLUE ORIGIN and a Leadership Coach at Eagle Leadership Group, with over 30 years of experience in managing complex operations and leading organizational change.
Company
Matthew Magness currently works at Blue Origin as a Senior Technical Project Manager for the New Glenn Rocket Stage 2. He is based in Merritt Island, Florida, and began his tenure in 2023. In addition, he serves as a Leadership Coach for Eagle Leadership Group, also started in 2023 and based in Merritt Island, Florida.
Title
Matthew Magness holds the title of Senior Technical Project Manager for the New Glenn Rocket Stage 2 at Blue Origin. He also serves as a Leadership Coach at Eagle Leadership Group.
Background
Matthew Magness has extensive experience in military and aerospace sectors. He served as Vice Commander and Director of Operations Directorate at the Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center in Kirtland AFB, Albuquerque, New Mexico. He also held roles such as Director of Operations at ISAF in Kabul, Afghanistan, and Deputy Group Commander at Air Force Special Operations Command in Hurlburt Field, Ft. Walton Beach, Florida. Magness studied at the USAF Air War College and the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, earning Master's degrees in Strategic Studies and Military Operational Art and Science/Studies respectively.
Education and Expertise
Matthew Magness has a Bachelor of Science in Aircraft Engineering Technology from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, earned between 1987 and 1991. He also holds a Master of Science in Strategic Studies from the USAF Air War College and a Master of Science in Military Operational Art and Science/Studies from the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College. He has completed these degrees within a year, demonstrating his commitment to advancing his knowledge and expertise.
Achievements
Matthew Magness has over 30 years of experience managing complex operations and leading organizational change. He has implemented a recognized safety and risk management program that delivered new aircrew on time with 30% fewer instructors. He developed innovative methods to test partially developed and underfunded weapon systems, meeting procurement schedules successfully. Additionally, he resolved complex airspace issues involving international agencies, handling highly political and difficult discussions.