Principal Recruiting Program Manager

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At Blue Origin we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. Were working to develop reusable safe and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety collaboration and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

Blue Origin is assembling the leadership team that will enable humanitys future in space. As a founding member of our Talent Acquisition Program Manager Team youll play a critical role in this vision by leading complex enterprise-wide initiatives that directly impact our most ambitious space programs. You will establish governance frameworks drive process excellence across multiple business units and serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership while articulating clear program vision and implementing data-driven talent strategies. This role demands exceptional leadership skills to coordinate cross-functional teams globally strategic thinking to align talent programs with Blue Origins mission and the ability to influence at the executive levelpositioning Blue Origin as the premier destination for aerospace talent and advancing humanitys journey to space.

Strategic Leadership & Executive Partnership

• Serve as trusted advisor to senior leadership shaping talent acquisition strategy across global operations
• Translate complex metrics and industry insights into compelling narratives that influence executive decisions
• Co-create organizational talent strategies aligned with Blue Origins mission-critical objectives
• Identify emerging talent trends and technologies to create competitive advantage
• Quantify business impact of talent programs with clear ROI frameworks
• Orchestrate consensus among global stakeholders to secure executive sponsorship for enterprise-critical initiatives

Program Excellence & Governance

• Design global enterprise-wide governance frameworks that systematically identify risks and enhance program execution
• Spearhead high-visibility programs with company-wide impact managing interdependencies across international functions
• Optimize resource allocation across competing priorities with data-driven decision making
• Establish program management centers of excellence while developing future talent
• Lead organizational capability building in process excellence methodologies
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across geographic boundaries to drive cohesive program implementation
• Transformation & Innovation
• Architect innovative approaches to fundamentally reshape talent acquisition on a global scale
• Pioneer advanced analytics and predictive modeling to drive strategic talent decisions
• Design industry-leading TA programs establishing Blue Origin as an employer of choice
• Lead change management at enterprise scale driving adoption of new methodologies across international teams
• Challenge conventional thinking to create breakthrough talent acquisition approaches

Strategic Workforce Development

• Develop strategic global workforce plans anticipating future talent needs and creating sustainable pipelines
• Institute analytics frameworks connecting talent acquisition metrics to business outcomes
• Build partnerships across business units and geographic regions ensuring talent programs address organizational needs
• Drive cross-functional collaboration to create integrated talent solutions that span the enterprise

Minimum Qualifications

• 10 years leading enterprise-scale programs with measurable organizational impact
• Demonstrated success delivering complex initiatives transforming talent acquisition
• Proven ability to partner with C-suite and influence organizational direction
• Experience leading enterprise-wide change management initiatives across global teams
• Deep expertise in strategic resource planning and program optimization
• Bachelors degree and/or equivalent work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Business Administration Human Resources or related field
• Senior-level program management certification (PgMP PMP or equivalent)
• Experience leading talent transformation in high-growth technology organizations
• Demonstrated thought leadership through speaking engagements or publications
• Exceptional data literacy with ability to derive insights from complex datasets
• Experience integrating emerging technologies into talent acquisition
• Track record of successfully leading cross-functional teams across international boundaries

Compensation Range for:

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Culture Statement

Dont meet all desired requirements Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder) or lawfully admitted into the a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blues Standard Background Check

• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

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• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

• Benefits include: 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% and an 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.

• Dependent on role type and job level employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the companys intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the companys results or other factors at the companys sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment 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.

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