Senior Program Manager, Early Career Recruiting

Blue Origin LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Education support

Stock options

Paid time off

Company holidays

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC is seeking a Senior Program Manager, Early Career Recruiting, to own the strategy and end-to-end planning of intern and rotation experiences across the full lifecycle. You will design scalable, inclusive programming and partner with University Recruiting and stakeholders to ensure alignment with Blue Origin's mission and workforce needs.

You will develop onboarding resources, manage communications for participants and mentors, and lead engagement efforts that foster belonging,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years in program management, recruiting operations, university recruiting, or related field.
• Experience owning and delivering complex programs with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong project management, planning, and risk management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Experience using data and reporting to drive improvements.
• Ability to build trusted cross-functional partnerships and influence stakeholders.
• Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment; proactive problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Own the strategy and end-to-end planning of early career experiences across onboarding, programming, engagement, and conversion for interns and rotation programs.
• Design scalable, high-quality programming aligned to business priorities and mission.
• Partner with University Recruiting and stakeholders for consistency across experience design and communications.
• Lead onboarding, training, and enablement resources for participants, managers, and mentors.
• Develop and manage onboarding guidance, dates, content, events, and program updates.
• Create immersive learning experiences connecting to Blue Origin's work and culture.
• Lead engagement strategies to foster belonging and community.
• Use feedback and data to improve satisfaction, learning outcomes, and conversion.
• Oversee operational components from pre-boarding to offboarding with People Operations.
• Collaborate with Communications to strengthen employer brand and alumni outreach.

Skills

Program management

Recruiting operations

University recruiting

Early talent

People programs

Cross-functional partnerships

Communication skills

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Smartsheet

CRM/ATS

Job description

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. As Senior Program Manager, Early Career Recruiting, you will own and evolve Blue Origin's intern and rotation experience strategy across the full early career lifecycle—from onboarding, engagement through conversion/placement and long-term community connection. This role is responsible for designing and delivering a high-impact, inclusive, and scalable early career experience that strengthens Blue Origin's early talent brand and creates meaningful connection to the company well beyond the program. You will partner closely with University Recruiting, business leaders, intern managers, mentors, People Operations, onboarding teams, and Communications to deliver exceptional programming, operational excellence, and measurable outcomes. You will help shape how early career candidates experience Blue Origin, how they represent the brand externally, and how alumni remain engaged as future hires, advocates, and ambassadors.

What You’ll Do

Own the strategy and end-to-end planning of Blue Origin's early career experience across the full lifecycle, including onboarding, programming, engagement, and conversion for interns, rotation programs, and other hiring paths. Design and deliver scalable, high-quality programming that creates a meaningful, inclusive, and memorable experiences aligned to business priorities and Blue Origin's mission Partner with University Recruiting and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure consistency and strategic alignment across early career programming, communications, and experience design Develop and lead onboarding, training, and enablement resources for participants, managers, and mentors to strengthen program readiness and success Build and manage key communications for participants, managers, and mentors, including onboarding guidance, key dates, learning content, events, and program updates Partner with business leaders across functions to create immersive, hands-on learning experiences that connect to Blue Origin's work, culture, and mission Introduce and scale innovative program elements such as peer learning pods, manager toolkits, impact projects, mentorship circles, and cross-site showcases Lead engagement strategies that foster belonging, connection, and community throughout the program Use survey feedback, program data, and stakeholder insights to continuously improve overall satisfaction, learning outcomes, and conversion results Oversee key operational components of the experience, coordinating with onboarding and People Operations partners to ensure a seamless experience from pre-boarding through offboarding Partner with Communications teams to strengthen storytelling around the experience and elevate Blue Origin's employer brand through authentic, early career-led content Launch and manage programs that enable participants to serve as brand ambassadors across social platforms and other communities Build and grow Blue Origin's alumni community by creating meaningful touchpoints for early career talent Partner with campus recruiting teams to activate alumni as mentors, advocates, and potential future hires for all programming Stay informed on market trends, competitor practices, and emerging ideas in early talent programming, intern engagement, and community building.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (including military)
• 6+ years of experience in program management, recruiting operations, university recruiting, early talent, people programs, or a related field
• Experience owning and delivering complex programs with multiple stakeholders and moving parts
• Strong project and program management skills, including planning, execution, prioritization, and risk management
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience using data, feedback, and reporting to identify insights and drive program improvements
• Ability to build trusted cross-functional partnerships and influence stakeholders at multiple levels
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently, solve problems, and adapt in a fast-paced environment, taking initiative without waiting for direction
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in university recruiting, internship programming, early career development, or talent brand initiatives
• Experience applying AI-enabled tools to program operations, content, or communications
• Experience designing inclusive engagement programs, learning experiences, or community-building initiatives at scale
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence decisions through insight, credibility, and collaboration
• Strong attention to detail with a high bar for candidate and employee experience
• Experience managing multi-site or national programs with an eye toward consistency and local relevance
• Familiarity with TA systems and tooling (ATS, CRM, survey platforms, reporting tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Smartsheet)

Benefits

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

• 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 company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion.
• Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation.

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 Required for Certain Job Profiles: 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, 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.

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.

We’re committed to building the road to space so our children can build the future. We are a mission-driven company focused on ideas and innovation, and encourage fresh perspectives from bold voices. At Blue, our team is building the future as their unique selves.

Thank you for your interest in working at Blue Origin! Blue Origin was founded with a vision to enable a future where millions of people are living and working in space to benefit Earth. In order to preserve Earth, Blue Origin believes in the need to enable humanity to expand, explore, find new energy and material resources, and move industries that stress Earth into space. Blue Origin believes it has an important role in building a road to space and lowering the cost of getting there. At Blue Origin, we’re working on this today by developing fully reusable launch vehicles and systems that are safe, reliable and affordable. Every launch vehicle is designed for human spaceflight from the beginning and able to ferry payloads to space.