Sr. Business Operations Program Manager, Talent Acquisition

Application Close Date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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 team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

This role is part of Blue Origin corporate functions, providing centralized support across Blue Origin business unit teams, functions, and locations.

Blue Origin Leadership Team

Blue Origin is assembling the leadership team that will enable humanity's 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.

Job Summary

This role serves as the single-threaded owner of TA's 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.

Key Responsibilities

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 TA's 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 TAPartner 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 lifecycleDefine performance indicators for recruiter productivity, pipeline health, time-to-fill, candidate experience, and hiring manager satisfactionEnsure 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 indicatorsTranslate complex data into clear, executive-ready insights and recommendations, lead action across the organizationPartner 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 improvementsTrack progress against commitments and follow through on outcomesServe 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 excellenceAlign TA execution with broader company goals, headcount plans, and operational priorities

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's 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
• 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

WA applicants is $134,434.00 - $188,207.25 Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Don't 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 you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't 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 U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

Required for all positions: Blue's 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
• Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training

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%
• An Education Support Program

Paid Time Off

• Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours
• Up to 14 company-paid holidays

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 workforce. 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.