Program Manager - Human Resources

What youll do:

- Own and execute People programs end-to-end including performance management cycles, engagement surveys, internal talent movement programs, People/HR system upgrades, and compliance related initiatives.

- Manage project delivery by building and maintaining project plans, timelines, milestones, dependencies, and status updates; proactively identify risks and drive mitigation.

- Operationalize programs by supporting governance, operating rhythms, documentation, and handoffs to ensure programs are sustainable beyond initial launch.

- Drive standardization and continuous improvement by maintaining core program artifacts (project charter, RACI, project plan, comms plan, launch readiness checklist, building repeatable playbooks/SOPs, and running post-launch retros to capture learnings and improve future cycles.

- Create clear, scalable resources such as process guides, FAQs, templates, and manager communications to enable self-service and consistent execution.

- Partner with Legal/Privacy and India compliance experts to ensure programs align with local statutory, audit, and data privacy requirements.

- Maintain and analyze People data, including reporting, data audits, and basic dashboards to track program health and identify improvement opportunities.

- Support the People teams operating cadence, including preparation for Monthly and Quarterly Business Reviews and readiness for peak People cycles.

What success looks like in this role:

- Core People programs and cycles run smoothly, on time, and with minimal escalations.

- Stakeholders have clear visibility into timelines, ownership, and expectations for People & Cross functional programs.

- Processes and documentation are clear enough to enable consistent execution and increased self service.

- The People team can rely on this role for strong operational follow-through and program readiness.