Sr. Program Manager, International Expansion, Assignments and M&A at Blue Origin – Florida, Ohio

Title: Sr. Program Manager, International Expansion, Assignments and M&A

Location: Space Coast, FL | Greater Seattle Area

Position Type: Full time

Requisition ID: R61868

Description:

Application close date:

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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.

We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to support our HR team with international expansion and assignments and mergers & acquisitions. This role will serve as a critical operational liaison between multiple stakeholders, managing complex cross-border employee transitions while ensuring compliance with immigration, tax, and employment regulations. The ideal candidate will have deep international expansion and HR/Global Mobility experience, excel at project coordination, stakeholder management, and operational execution in a fast-paced global environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Project & Operations Management

• Partner with the Program Owner to manage workstreams and/or complete projects to set up HR processes, vendors and systems in new non-US locations
• Maintain comprehensive project plans, track milestones, and follow up on action items across workstreams
• Create and maintain templates, checklists, trackers, and process documentation
• Coordinate new country setup processes for TA and HR, in coordination across legal, tax, payroll, and other functions
• Support vendor onboarding including paperwork, contact setup, and supplier integration

International Assignment Management

• Coordinate end-to-end international assignment processes including document collection, immigration filings, and repatriation logistics
• Partner with immigration counsel to track visa filings, renewals, deadlines, and ensure proper documentation
• Liaise with tax providers for tax equalization, coordinate filings, and track deadlines for international employees
• Collaborate with payroll to ensure accurate setup of international assignees, including shadow payroll instructions
• Draft assignment letters, secondment agreements and associated documents using established templates
• Maintain compliance tracking systems for visa expirations and right-to-work documentation

M&A Integration HR Support and Program Management

• Manage integration trackers, highlight overdue items, and coordinate cross-functional workstreams
• Support Day 1 readiness logistics including system access, onboarding sessions, and welcome communications
• Provide onboarding support for acquired employees in partnership with the onboarding team
• Clean, organize and analyze employee census data during acquisitions

Data & Communications

• Maintain and improve employee tracking systems and tools to streamline operations and accelerate the pace of HR setup and delivery
• Draft employee and stakeholder communications for international assignments and M&A activities
• Ensure data integrity across multiple HR systems and tracking tools

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in HR operations, project management, or related field
• Demonstrated experience supporting international expansion for HR services, employee mobility and/or M&A integration
• Strong understanding of international HR compliance, immigration processes, and global mobility
• Excellent project management skills with ability to track multiple workstreams simultaneously
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
• Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities
• Experience working with cross-functional teams across multiple time zones
• Bachelor's degree in Business, HR, or related field

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in technology industry HR operations
• Knowledge of global payroll and tax regulations
• Experience with change management methodologies

• This position plays a crucial role in Blue Origin’s growth and in ensuring seamless employee transitions during international assignments and company integrations, requiring a proactive problem-solver with excellent stakeholder management skills.

Compensation Range for:

WA applicants is $134,434.00 - $188,207.25

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.

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