Aerospace Factory Automation Program Manager

Blue Origin LLC; Huntsville (AL); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, basic and se

Stock Options

Paid Time Off: Up to four weeks peryr

Sick leave & holidays

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Project Manager III to drive factory automation execution for the GS2 Gen 2 production system. The role owns integrated execution of Project Horizon, including process workflows, data synthesis, and capital/savings tracking across the production system buildout.

This individual contributor position requires translating complex automation programs into clear plans, actionable data, and measurable outcomes across engineering, manufacturing, and program stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.S./B.A. degree in engineering, program management, business or a related technical field.
• 4+ years of experience in an aerospace manufacturing or production environment.
• Demonstrated experience establishing and managing programmatic frameworks, including budget management, integrated master scheduling, risk management, and performance reporting.
• Experience managing new product introduction and the transition from development to production at a systemic level.
• Proven ability to lead and influence multifunctional teams in a matrix environment to adopt new processes and systems.
• Strong computer skills, including expertise in leveraging JIRA, enterprise scheduling tools, and the Microsoft Office Suite for program management.
• Project Management certification (PMP) or ability to obtain certification within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage the programmatic framework and business operating system for the entire Factory Automation lifecycle, from requirements definition through commissioning.
• Establish and lead the business operating rhythm for the Project Horizon program, including portfolio-level reviews of cost, schedule, risk, and technical performance.
• Serve as the primary point of accountability for the collective health of the entire Project Horizon Factory Automation portfolio, providing strategic guidance and intervention to ensure program objectives are met.
• Drive the standardization of tools (JIRA, scheduling software, etc.), processes, and key performance indicators (KPIs) across all Factory Automation projects to improve predictability and data-driven decision-making.
• Lead long-range planning and resource allocation for the Factory Automation organization in partnership with engineering, manufacturing, and finance leadership.
• Identify systemic risks and bottlenecks within the Project Horizon value stream and lead cross-functional initiatives to implement lasting solutions.
• Capital & Savings Tracking: Own the capital expenditure tracking for automation investments. Develop and maintain savings models that quantify ROI, cost avoidance, and efficiency gains against baseline.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Align stakeholders across Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Controls, IT/OT, Finance, and Program Management without direct authority. Drive decisions through data, clarity, and follow-through.
• Risk & Issue Management: Proactively identify schedule risks, budget variances, and integration issues. Escalate with recommended mitigations, not just flags.

Skills

Program management

Aerospace manufacturing

Portfolio management

JIRA & MS Office

Education

B.S./B.A. in engineering or related field

PM Certification (PMP) or ability to obtain

Tools

JIRA

MS Office

Enterprise scheduling tools

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a Project Manager III to drive factory automation execution for the GS2 Gen 2 production system. The role owns integrated execution of Project Horizon, including process workflows, data synthesis, and capital/savings tracking across the production system buildout.

This individual contributor position requires translating complex automation programs into clear plans, actionable data, and measurable outcomes across engineering, manufacturing, and program stakeholders.