Program Manager, Factory Automation & Advanced Manufacturing

Blue Origin; Florida; On-site; USD 145,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Full benefits

Paid time off

Education support

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Technical Program Manager for the Factory Automation team. You will lead end-to-end delivery of a portfolio of automated manufacturing projects, defining scope, schedules, budgets, procurement, and resource allocation while partnering with engineering and integration teams to keep programs on track.

This role emphasizes technical leadership over pure project management, building lightweight PM systems to improve visibility and reduce effort across the automation program,

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience managing sophisticated engineering system development projects.
• Understands theory and practical application of the Program/Project Management field.
• Prior execution of multiple projects to successful completion, on budget and on time.
• Proven experience developing custom project management tools, or adapting COTS systems to automate as many aspects of day-to-day project management as possible.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of project management principles on complex, multi-disciplinary systems, including project planning, critical path, change management, and after-action reporting.
• Organized self-starter, capable of breaking down complex problems into traceable tasks and concisely presenting project status.
• Recognize and act on opportunities; maintain flexibility to adjust as requirements shift or constraints change.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to earn trust and build relationships in a diverse, inclusive culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the end-to-end delivery of a portfolio of multiple technical projects, supporting project leaders with planning, scheduling, procurement, resource allocation, and budget management
• Develop and maintain systems and tools that enable lightweight project management (e.g. budget tracking, schedule compliance)
• Coordinate with engineering teams to define, monitor and control project scope, goals, and final products
• Proactively supervise and control project scope, manage change requests, and track risks and opportunities for multiple projects
• Supervise key performance indicators and report out at program monthly reviews.
• Manage the preparation, execution, and closeout of follow-up actions for Gated Reviews (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR)
• Develop procurement packages, perform bid leveling, and manage external subcontracts (minimum Fixed-Price and Time & Materials) in support of project efforts
• Perform audits and continual improvement of project management tools and apply structure to how a growing organization manages multiple projects

Skills

Program management

Technical leadership

Communication

Scheduling

Budgeting

MS Office

Education

B.S. degree or higher in engineering or equivalent

Tools

MS Project

MS Project Web App / Project Online

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Tableau

Windchill

JIRA

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Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a Technical Program Manager for the Factory Automation team. You will lead end-to-end delivery of a portfolio of automated manufacturing projects, defining scope, schedules, budgets, procurement, and resource allocation while partnering with engineering and integration teams to keep programs on track.

This role emphasizes technical leadership over pure project management, building lightweight PM systems to improve visibility and reduce effort across the automation program,