Program Management

Program Manager For Intern ExperienceAt 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 hires 300+ interns a year, and their experience with us shapes whether they come back as full-time employees. As Program Manager for Intern Experience, you will own the day-to-day operations of the internship lifecycle including onboarding, programming, mentorship, and offboarding for the population that becomes one of our strongest early-career talent pipelines.This is an execution-first role with real ownership. You will run a defined program within our broader University Programs portfolio, working from established playbooks while identifying where those playbooks need to improve. You will be the operational backbone of the intern experience: the person who makes sure the cohort programming happens, the mentor matches land, the survey data gets collected and acted on, and the escalations get resolved before they become patterns.You will work with periodic guidance from your manager and alongside other program managers, with a clear path to expanding scope as you demonstrate ownership.What You'll DoOwn Program ExecutionOwn the operational delivery of intern experience programming across the internship lifecycle: onboarding, cohort events, mentorship touchpoints, development sessions, and offboardingExecute against established plans, timelines, and templates; manage program calendars, logistics, vendor coordination, and communicationsMaintain accurate program documentation, tracking, and reporting in a timely mannerCoordinate across Blue Origin sites including our main sites in Kent, Huntsville, Cape Canaveral, as well as our satellite offices to deliver a consistent intern experience regardless of where someone is assignedMeasure and ReportMonitor program metrics and survey responses, including intern experience scores, manager feedback, participation rates, and conversion signalsReport program status against objectives on a regular cadence, flagging risks with enough context for your manager and stakeholders to actSurface insights from day-to-day execution and stakeholder feedback that should inform how the program evolvesContribute program data and lessons learned to business review mechanisms and post-cycle retrospectivesSupport Interns, Managers, and MentorsServe as a primary operational point of contact for interns, intern managers, and mentors; answering questions, unblocking issues, and routing what you can't resolveWork escalations involving interns, managers, or mentors through to resolution, escalating complex or sensitive cases to your manager with relevant contextBuild working-level relationships with recruiters, HR partners, hiring managers, and site teams that make the program run smoothlyImprove What You OwnIdentify friction in the intern experience and propose practical improvements within your program scopeSupport the transition from intern to full-time hire in partnership with University Programs and early-career onboarding efforts, so the support interns receive doesn't end when they return as employeesApply AI-enabled tools for content generation, scheduling, and program communications to gain efficiency without degrading qualityContribute to documentation of best practices and playbooks that make each cycle better than the lastWhat You BringMinimum Qualifications3+ years of program or project management experience, ideally in talent acquisition, university programs, early career, or HR programsExperience owning end-to-end delivery of a defined program or workstream, including planning, execution, tracking, and closeoutDemonstrated use of data and metrics to report on program health and drive improvementsStrong written and verbal communication, with the ability to give clear status updates and escalate issues with contextExperience working cross-functionally with both technical and non-technical stakeholdersProven ability to prioritize across competing demands and deliver on tight timelinesComfort operating with some ambiguity and taking initiative without waiting for directionBachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience (including military)Preferred QualificationsExperience with internship, apprenticeship, or early-career program operationsFamiliarity with TA systems and tooling (ATS, CRM, survey platforms, reporting tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Smartsheet)Experience coordinating programs across multiple US sitesExperience applying AI-enabled tools to program operations, content, or communicationsEvent and logistics management experience at scaleBase Pay Range for:WA applicants is $112,059.00 - $156,882.60Other site ranges may differCulture StatementDon'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 RegulationsApplicants 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 CheckRequired for all positions: Blue's Standard Background CheckRequired for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installationRequired 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 physicalBenefitsBenefits 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 OpportunityBlue 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