Senior Technical Program Manager - Factory Automation

$153,371 - $214,719/Yr

Blue Origin - Seattle, WA

Full-time - Mid Level

Seattle, WA

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Senior Technical Program Manager for Factory Automation at Blue Origin plays a crucial role in supporting the company's mission to develop reusable and low-cost space vehicles. This position involves planning, designing, building, and commissioning automated manufacturing and test systems across all Blue Origin sites. The ideal candidate will leverage their project management and technical leadership skills to ensure successful project delivery, focusing on safety and quality in human spaceflight.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the end-to-end delivery of multiple technical projects, including planning, scheduling, procurement, resource allocation, and budget management
• Act as primary contact to develop an overall project management plan consistent with objectives defined by customers
• 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 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

Requirements

• 6+ years experience managing sophisticated engineering system development projects within the aerospace, automotive, or other manufacturing industries
• Understands theory and practical application of the Program/Project Management field
• Prior execution of multiple projects to successful completion, on budget and on time, and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Proven experience managing cross-functional project teams
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of project management principles on complex, multi-disciplinary systems, including project planning, integrated master schedules, 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 identify and tailor to a target audience. Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion

Nice-to-haves

• B.S. degree or higher in engineering or equivalent
• Prior experience working as a project manager in manufacturing automation equipment development and integration
• Complex electronic system design and development
• Design, build and test of fluids and/or pressure systems
• A demonstrated ability to interpret and review electrical and mechanical drawings
• Experience with tools such as MS Project, MS Project Web App or Project Online, Airtable, Tableau, Windchill, and JIRA
• An understanding of world-class quality, attention to detail, and dedication

Benefits

• 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%
• Education Support Program
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays
• Discretionary bonus designed to reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results