Senior Program Manager, Early Career Recruiting

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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!

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 and 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)

Base Pay Range for:

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
• 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

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 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. 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.

Affirmative Action and 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 [email protected]. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.