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At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin's vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth. As a Technical Project Manager on the Factory Automation team, you will directly support Blue Origin's success by planning the design, build, and commissioning of automated manufacturing and test systems across all Blue Origin sites. The ideal candidate will have professional expertise in project management, technical leadership, and a proven track record of successfully delivering automation projects on time and within budget. The person in this role will handle technical scope definition, schedules, budgets, material procurement and resource allocation to complete projects, working directly with the Factory Automation development and integration engineering teams to ensure project completion on schedule and within the allocated budget. We are looking for a project manager to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required! 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 developing 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 (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 Minimum Qualifications: 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 relat