Sr. Business Operations Program Manager, Talent Acquisition

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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 Sr. Business Operations Program Manager (PM) Talent Acquisition you will own the operating cadence inspection mechanisms and business insights that drive productivity accountability and hiring excellence across the Talent Acquisition organization.

This role serves as the single-threaded owner of TAs Rhythm of the Business (ROTB)establishing running and continuously improving Weekly Monthly and Quarterly Business Reviews (WBRs MBRs QBRs) performance dashboards and executive reporting. You will partner closely with TA leadership Finance Workforce Planning HR and Recruiting Operations to ensure leaders have timely accurate and actionable insights to make better decisions.

By deeply analyzing data identifying trends and root causes and translating insights into action you will drive measurable improvements in recruiter productivity hiring velocity quality and candidate experience. This role demands strong business acumen comfort with ambiguity and the ability to influence change across a complex fast-moving organization.

Talent Acquisition Rhythm of the Business

• Design implement and own TAs end-to-end Rhythm of the Business including WBRs MBRs QBRs and Annual Operating Planning (AOP)

• Establish standardized cadences templates metrics and narratives to drive consistency and clarity across TA

• Partner with TA leaders to ensure business reviews focus on inspection accountability and decision-making not just reporting

Inspection Mechanisms & Performance Management

• Build and maintain inspection mechanisms that surface risks bottlenecks and opportunities across the hiring lifecycle

• Define performance indicators for recruiter productivity pipeline health time-to-fill candidate experience and hiring manager satisfaction

• Ensure metrics are clearly tied to outcomes behaviors and business impact

Data Insights & Storytelling

• Dive deeply into TA data to identify trends root causes and leading indicators

• Translate complex data into clear executive-ready insights and recommendations lead action across the organization

• Partner with Analytics and TA Ops to ensure data integrity automation and scalability of reporting

Change Leadership & Continuous Improvement

• Drive action based on insights by partnering with functional leaders to define corrective actions experiments and improvements

• Track progress against commitments and follow through on outcomes

• Serve as a catalyst for continuous improvement operational discipline and a high-performance TA culture

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Partner closely with TA leadership Finance Data teams HR Tech Operations and Workforce Planning teams to drive synergy in operational excellence

• Align TA execution with broader company goals headcount plans and operational priorities

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent in Business Operations Analytics Human Resources or a related field

• 7 years of experience in business operations program management or analytics-driven roles within Talent Acquisition HR or a complex enterprise environment

• Demonstrated experience owning and operating Rhythm of the Business mechanisms (e.g. WBRs MBRs QBRs operating reviews executive reporting)

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to dive deep into data identify trends and root causes and translate insights into clear actions

• Experience defining and tracking operational KPIs tied to productivity performance and business outcomes

• Proven ability to influence cross-functional partners and senior leaders without direct authority

• Experience working in fast-paced ambiguous environments with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including experience presenting to executive audiences

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exceptional organizational project management and problem-solving skills.

• PMP PgMP or other senior-level program management certification.

• Demonstrates operational excellence and program management expertise.

• High level of discretion integrity and sensitivity to confidential information.

• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced dynamic environment.

• Possession of strong analytical skills with ability to create measure and scale the workflow for Talent Acquisition and Human Resources teams.

• Advanced proficiency with data and reporting tools (e.g. Excel/Sheets SQL Tableau Power BI Looker or similar)

• Experience building inspection mechanisms and operating cadences from scratch not just maintaining existing ones

• Strong business judgment and comfort making recommendations based on imperfect or incomplete data

• Experience driving change through data-backed narratives and accountability mechanisms

Compensation Range for:

Other site ranges may differ

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.

• 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.

• 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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