Sr. Program Manager - People Experience (R5452)

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).