Senior Recruiting Program Manager

About the role

This role is part of Blue Origin corporate functions, providing centralized support across Blue Origin business unit teams, functions, and locations. Blue Origin is assembling the leadership team that will enable humanity's future in space, and as Sr. Program Manager, you'll play a critical role in this vision by leading complex, enterprise-wide initiatives that directly impact our most ambitious space programs.

Responsibilities

• Implement and optimize structured processes to identify risks, drive improvements, and enhance program execution.
• Leverage advanced analytical tools and data-driven insights to measure program health and inform decision-making.
• Develop standardized methodologies that improve operational efficiency and program effectiveness.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with executives, influencing stakeholders across organizational boundaries.
• Communicate complex program status, risks, and opportunities clearly to executive leadership.
• Navigate organizational dynamics to secure executive support and alignment for critical program initiatives.
• Lead medium to large-scale programs independently, managing comprehensive plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Cook up cross-functional teams while making strategic trade-off decisions based on technical, schedule, and cost factors.
• Apply advanced program management methodologies and tools while mentoring junior team members.
• Articulate clear program vision that aligns with and advances broader company goals and mission.
• Identify new strategic opportunities that create value and support organizational objectives.
• Connect program outcomes directly to business impact, demonstrating strategic thinking in planning and execution.
• Champion innovative approaches to program delivery that drive significant organizational change.
• Lead end-to-end execution of critical initiatives with measurable business impact.
• Implement effective change management practices to support successful transformation.
• Establish governance frameworks and scalable processes for talent programs across multiple business units.
• Create strategic resource planning while advocating for appropriate staffing and funding.
• Create comprehensive metrics and reporting structures to track program success and alignment with talent strategy.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience leading large-scale programs with significant organizational impact.
• Demonstrated track record of successful program delivery with significant complexity, scale, and visibility.
• Ability to cultivate relationships and build trust with Talent Acquisition teams, Human Resources teams and Blue Origin leaders.
• Experience serving as a program manager to senior leaders and ability to influence at the executive level.
• Experience with introducing innovative approaches to program delivery and optimization.
• Experience with strategic resource planning and program portfolio management.
• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent work experience.

Qualifications

• Exceptional organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• PMP, PgMP, or other senior-level program management certification.
• Operational excellence and program management expertise.
• High level of discretion, integrity, and sensitivity to confidential information.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to create, measure, and scale the workflow for Talent Acquisition and Human Resources teams.

Skills

• Leadership
• Strategic Thinking
• Process Excellence
• Executive Partnership
• Program Management
• Transformative Initiatives
• Talent Acquisition Programs

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
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays

Pay

Base Pay Range For WA applicants is $134,434.00 - $188,207.25

Schedule

Not specified

Company

Blue Origin is assembling the leadership team that will enable humanity's future in space, and as Sr. Program Manager, you'll play a critical role in this vision by leading complex, enterprise-wide initiatives that directly impact our most ambitious space programs.

Location

Not specified

Equal Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

Background Check

Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check

Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.