Sr. Program Manager - People Experience (R5452)

We are seeking a Senior PX Program Manager to drive the successful delivery, adoption, and continuous improvement of high-impact people initiatives across the organization.

In this role, you will partner closely with PX leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to plan, coordinate, and execute complex programs that enhance organizational effectiveness, elevate the employee experience, and align with business priorities.

What You Will Do

Program Delivery & Execution

• Lead the planning, coordination, execution, and ongoing management of complex PX initiatives and cross-functional programs.
• Define program scope, objectives, milestones, timelines, risks, dependencies, and success measures with PX leaders.
• Maintain integrated program plans and operating rhythms, monitoring progress and managing risks and issues.
• Identify and implement process improvements during project execution where there are opportunities to increase clarity, speed, or quality.

Change Management & Adoption

• Design and implement change management strategies that drive successful adoption, sustainability, and leader effectiveness.
• Assess organizational impacts and readiness, and develop communication and engagement plans that support awareness and adoption.
• Partner with leaders and subject matter experts to facilitate change and minimize disruption.
• Track adoption and effectiveness and integrate lessons learned into future initiatives.

Stakeholder Management & Collaboration

• Build strong, trust-based relationships across PX functions and business teams.
• Facilitate stakeholder alignment, decision-making, and issue resolution across multiple workstreams.
• Coordinate cross-functional efforts to ensure cohesive program delivery and integration.
• Provide clear, concise, executive-ready communications on program status, risks, outcomes, and recommendations.

Governance, Reporting, and Program Development

• Establish governance models, operating rhythms, and reporting mechanisms for strategic PX programs.
• Develop dashboards, status reports, and executive updates that clearly convey health and progress.
• Maintain key artifacts, including action plans, decision logs, and risk registers.
• Optimize PX structures, standards, and workflows where there are opportunities to build more scalable, repeatable approaches.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree - preferably in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of experience leading complex programs, transformation initiatives, or organizational change efforts in an HR, PX, or related environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing enterprise-wide, cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders in high-growth or similarly complex environments.
• Strong program and project management skills, including planning, governance, risk management, and execution across multiple workstreams.
• Hands-on experience developing and implementing change management strategies, including stakeholder analysis, communications, training, and reinforcement plans.
• Experience working directly with PX/HR/People teams on initiatives such as performance management, talent development, PX systems, or employee experience programs.
• Ability to use quantitative and qualitative data (e.g., survey results, adoption metrics, KPIs) to inform program design, decision-making, and iteration.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and drive outcomes without direct authority.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities, with a track record of bringing structure and operating rigor to ambiguous environments.
• Demonstrated ability to build program frameworks, playbooks, or toolkits that scale PX initiatives across multiple teams or locations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in high-growth technology, aerospace, defense, or similarly complex environments.
• Formal training or certification in program and/or change management (e.g., PMP, Prosci, Agile-related credentials).
• Experience implementing or optimizing PX/HR systems and tools (e.g., HRIS, performance management, engagement or survey platforms).

Additional Information

• Salary: USD 140,000-212,000 per year
• Benefits: Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity