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

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

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