Hiring: Program Manager III Company: Blue Origin Location: Huntsville, AL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 14:01:44 Target Skills & Keywords : Jira, Manufacturing Execution Systems, Microsoft Office, PLC, Program Management, Project Management, Risk Management, SCADA About the job Experience: •4+ years of experience in an aerospace manufacturing or production environment. Required Skills: •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. •Strategically drive standardization of tools, 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. Qualifications: •Minimum of a B.S./B.A. degree in engineering, program management, business or a related technical field. •Demonstrated experience establishing and managing programmatic frameworks, including budget management, integrated master scheduling, risk management, and performance reporting across a portfolio of projects. •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. •Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. •Master's Degree in an engineering discipline or an MBA. •Operational familiarity with factory automation systems (robotics, PLC/SCADA, MES) •PMP or equivalent project management certification •Comfort operating in ambiguity with minimal direction Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!