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Program Manager, People Transformation

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Technical Requirements

Program ManagementProject ManagementChange ManagementBusiness Process DocumentationWorkforce AnalyticsOperational Documentation

Program & Portfolio Management

  • Manage and coordinate a portfolio of People Department initiatives and projects.
  • Develop and maintain project plans, workback schedules, timelines, milestones, and dependency maps.
  • Track project status, risks, issues, and decisions across multiple concurrent initiatives.
  • Facilitate project governance activities, status reviews, and stakeholder meetings.
  • Create and maintain project dashboards and reporting mechanisms to provide visibility into progress and outcomes.
  • Support prioritization and planning activities by providing project insights, resource considerations, and implementation recommendations.

Transformation & Strategic Initiative Support

  • Partner with the Director to translate strategic priorities into executable project plans.
  • Coordinate activities associated with People transformation initiatives, including HR systems, performance management, policy development, workforce analytics, employee experience, and operational improvement efforts.
  • Monitor project deliverables, milestones, and implementation activities to ensure successful execution.
  • Maintain transformation roadmaps and track progress against planned outcomes.
  • Support the successful transition of new programs, systems, and processes into long-term operational ownership.

Process Documentation & Operational Excellence

  • Conduct assessment and documentation of current-state People Department processes and workflows for People Department reference.
  • Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), process maps, implementation guides, and operating documentation.
  • Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency, scalability, and employee experience.
  • Partner with stakeholders to standardize processes and establish repeatable operating practices.
  • Maintain documentation repositories and knowledge management resources.

Change Management & Implementation

  • Support the planning and execution of change management activities associated with People initiatives.
  • Develop implementation plans, stakeholder engagement plans, training materials, and communications in partnership with functional leaders.
  • Monitor adoption and implementation effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Coordinate readiness activities and implementation support across stakeholder groups.

Planning, Reporting & Analytics

  • Support annual planning processes by coordinating project planning, timelines, deliverables, and tracking mechanisms for People Department reference.
  • Develop reports, dashboards, and presentation materials for People Department leadership.
  • Track progress against key milestones, goals, and operational commitments.
  • Maintain accurate records of project decisions, risks, action items, and outcomes.

Cross-Functional Coordination

  • Partner effectively with stakeholders across the People Department and broader Foundation.
  • Coordinate meetings, working groups, and project teams to ensure alignment and progress.
  • Facilitate communication among stakeholders and ensure follow-through on commitments and action items.
  • Escalate risks, barriers, and resource constraints as appropriate.
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