Principal Program Manager, Talent Acquisition- Executive Recruiting
Blue Origin LLC
Seattle, WA
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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Acquisition Strategy, Acquisitions Management, Aerospace and Defense, Affirmative Action, Blue Programming Language, Brand Marketing (Branding), Business Administration, Business Strategy, CDL Driver's License, Change Management, Cross-Functional, Data Sets, Disability Accommodations, Emerging Technology, Executive Recruiting, Federal Laws and Regulations, Genetics, Hazardous Materials/Substances, Human Resources, International Operations, Leadership, Legal, Literacy, Material Moving, Medical Records, Mergers and Acquisitions, Metrics, Military, Onboarding, Organizational Skills, Predictive Modeling, Problem Solving Skills, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project/Program Management, Publications, Regulations, Resource Management, Return on Investment (ROI), Risk Analysis, Road Tests, State Laws and Regulations, Strategic Planning, Talent Management, Team Lead/Manager, Thought Leadership, Trend Analysis, Workforce Planning
LOCATION
Seattle, WA
POSTED
30+ days ago
02/3/2026
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 is assembling the leadership team that will enable humanity's future in space. As a founding member of our Talent Acquisition Program Manager Team, you'll 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 Origin's mission, and the ability to influence at the executive level-positioning Blue Origin as the premier destination for aerospace talent and advancing humanity's journey to space.
This role owns the end-to-end executive recruiting program, including search strategy, process design, governance, executive candidate experience, employer branding, and stakeholder alignment. You will partner closely with Executive Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, HR, Legal, Compensation, and senior executives to ensure executive hiring is conducted with rigor, discretion, speed, and consistency-while remaining flexible enough to support highly customized searches.
As the single-threaded owner of executive recruiting programs, you will establish standardized frameworks where scale is required, define bespoke pathways where nuance is critical, and create the infrastructure that enables exceptional outcomes at the highest levels of leadership. Your work will directly influence Blue Origin's ability to attract, assess, and secure world-class executive talent in a highly competitive market.
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 Origin's 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
Bachelor's 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:
WA applicants is $157,059.00 - $219,882.60
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 (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%, 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 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 atEEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.
California Applicant Privacy Notice
If you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice here.
ITAR Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government commercial space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawfully admitted for permanent residence into the U.S. (i.e. current green card holder), or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. § 1157-1158. Learn more about the ITAR here.
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, diverse, 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, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. 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, gender, 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. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here and here.
Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation
Applicants wishing to view a copy of 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 EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com.
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