HR Technology Product Manager

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.

As part of a hardworking team of specialists, you will be responsible for the development, enhancement, and lifecycle management of HR systems/modules for Talent Acquisition, On/Off-boarding and Workday HCM. This role combines long-term strategic product planning with hands-on building of solutions. In this position, you will be responsible for identifying and delivering improved features within the product platforms, overseeing cross-functional agile teams and workflows and be responsible for coordinating the delivery of the product visions and roadmaps. 

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide Product Management Leadership for Workday and other platforms for Talent Acquisition, Onboarding, Offboarding and HCM
• Own the delivery of important projects and enhancements such as new technology insertions, make vs. buy assessments, modifications, enhancements and surge delivery. Lead new software analyses, projects, and RFPs for HR.
• In collaboration with functional process teams, own the Product Strategy and Roadmap for Workday and other technologies in this space
• Demonstrate improvements to these products over time across multiple measured areas such as employee usability, process cycle time and end-user feedback
• Agile Team Leadership: Manage the product backlog and prioritize work across sprints in collaboration with cross-functional teams. Remove impediments for Agile Team members to developing working solutions.
• Lead the quarterly agile planning process and manage sprint operating rhythms to drive completion of work, in partnership with development team members and functional partners
• Work with functional partners to intake well-constructed requirements that aim to resolve business problems. Conduct system analysis on new and existing workflows and build prototypes and proof of concept wireframes and configurations. Work with Developers to understand gaps and overlaps in requirements.
• Partner with Enterprise Technology (ET) teams to collaborate on broad technology initiatives and manage changes to integrations as well as creation of new integrations when needed.
• Develop and implement HR transformation strategies that blend traditional HR practices with digital innovations like AI, GenAI, and automation.
• Leverage analytics to assess current HR operations and design future-state models with technology-driven solutions to improve talent management, employee engagement, and workforce planning.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent in years of exp.
• Minimum of 8+ years technical product management experience for enterprise platforms (HCM, ERP, MRP, others)
• Minimum of 3+ years in the Workday ecosystem
• Broad background in HRIS and Product Management
• Experience conducting system assessments, RFPs, make vs. buy assessments
• Expert level understanding of the system development lifecycle
• Agile development experience and expertise
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Workday PRO certifications

 

Base Pay Range for:

WA applicants is $169,347.00 - $237,085.80

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, 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.
• 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 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 at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.