Blue Origin · 19 hours ago
Sr. Business Operations Program Manager, Talent Acquisition
Greater Seattle Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$134K/yr - $188K/yr
7+ years expBlue Origin is working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. The Sr. Business Operations Program Manager for Talent Acquisition will own the operating cadence and business insights that drive productivity and accountability across the Talent Acquisition organization, partnering closely with various teams to ensure timely and actionable insights for better decision-making.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
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 TA
Partner with TA leaders to ensure business reviews focus on inspection, accountability, and decision-making, not just reporting
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
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
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
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
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
Benefits
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%
Education Support Program
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Company
Blue Origin
Blue Origin is an aerospace company that focuses on lowering the cost of spaceflight and helping to explore the solar system.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$185.35MKey Investors
NASAUnited States Space Force
2024-02-20Secondary Market
2024-01-24Undisclosed· $18M
2021-12-03Grant· $130M
Leadership Team
David Limp
Chief Executive Officer
Tim Collins
Vice President, Global Supply Chain
Recent News
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