Factory Automation Program Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Basic and supplemental life insurance

Paid parental leave

Short and long-term disability

401(k) with company match

Education Support Program

Stock options

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Blue Origin in Huntsville is seeking a Project Manager III to drive factory automation for the GS2 Gen 2 production system, ensuring programmatic rigor behind automation investments enabling high-rate vehicle production. You will own the integrated execution of Project Horizon, including process workflows, data synthesis, and capital/savings tracking across the production system.

This role requires schedule performance discipline, capital governance, and cross-functional alignment across

Qualifications

• BS/BA in engineering, PM, business or a related technical field.
• 4+ years of experience in an aerospace manufacturing or production environment.
• Experience establishing and managing programmatic frameworks, including budget management, integrated master scheduling, risk management, and performance reporting across a portfolio of projects.
• Experience in leading new product introduction and 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.
• PM certification (PMP) or ability to obtain 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 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

Cross-functional coordination

Risk management

Data-driven decision making

JIRA proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, PM, business or related field

Master's degree or MBA (preferred)

Tools

JIRA

Enterprise scheduling tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Blue Origin in Huntsville is seeking a Project Manager III to drive factory automation for the GS2 Gen 2 production system, ensuring programmatic rigor behind automation investments enabling high-rate vehicle production. You will own the integrated execution of Project Horizon, including process workflows, data synthesis, and capital/savings tracking across the production system.

This role requires schedule performance discipline, capital governance, and cross-functional alignment across