Sr. Program Manager, HR Strategy & Governance

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Key Responsibilities

Project and Portfolio Coordination

• Drive the planning and implementation of projects programs and initiatives within HR and across the organization
• Develop and maintain work plans schedules project estimates resource inputs status updates and meeting materials for assigned initiatives
• Coordinate with HR and functional partners including Finance Brand Marketing Sourcing & Procurement to support alignment communication and delivery across initiatives
• Use available tools and technology including AI-enabled solutions where appropriate to track progress improve collaboration and support integration across teams
• Support stakeholder engagement and change management activities within assigned programs
• Shape HR governance practices by identifying gaps recommending improvements and ensuring consistent scalable execution across the portfolio
• Act as a resource and thought partner to team members sharing best practices and guiding less experienced colleagues on program delivery and tools
• Proactively identify and implement opportunities to enhance efficiency automation and use of AI-enabled tools to improve program execution and decision support.

Resource Allocation and Program Management

• Support visibility to competing HR priorities timelines and dependencies to inform planning and sequencing of delivery activities
• Coordinate with HR leadership HRBPs Shared Services Centers of Excellence and other partners to support alignment of initiatives with business cycles and HR processes
• Track milestones deliverables risks and resource considerations across assigned workstreams escalating issues as needed
• Lead implementation planning and execution within established scope priorities and governance expectations

Measurement Reporting & Insights

• Develop and maintain reports dashboards summaries and other analytical outputs to support visibility to progress and performance
• Work with people analytics and other data partners to gather inputs track metrics and support target-setting based on internal and external insights
• Interpret data and translate findings into clear concise narratives and executive-ready materials for stakeholders
• Ensure reporting outputs are accurate consistent and aligned with governance and decision-making needs

Operational and Stakeholder Support

• Provide operational support for HR Strategy & Governance activities including preparation of materials coordination of routines and follow-up on action items
• Lead & influencedevelopment and maintenance of team materials resources training collateral and content libraries as needs evolve
• Work closely with leaders and cross-functional partners to coordinate meetings updates communications and implementation activities that support effective execution

Budget Support and Continuous Improvement

• Support budget-related activities such as forecasting inputs expense tracking headcount monitoring and vendor payment coordination in partnership with Finance and budget liaisons
• Identify opportunities to improve processes reporting and execution practices to support operational consistency and efficiency
• Use sound judgment and effective collaboration to help advance work remove obstacles and support delivery across the strategy and operations portfolio

Key Partnerships

• Reports to: Senior Director HR Strategic Planning & Realization
• Finance: Partner on budget inputs forecasting expense management and vendor-related coordination
• Brand Marketing: Responsible for upkeep and governance for internal HR branded materials
• Sourcing & Procurement: Partners with sourcing and procurement for effective vendor management processes for HR function
• HR Business Partners Shared Services and COEs: Coordinate timelines deliverables and inputs across initiatives and governance routines
• HR Leadership Team: Support preparation of updates decision materials and follow-up actions for leadership forums
• People Analytics and Other Data Partners: Collaborate on metrics reporting and insight development to support progress tracking and target-setting

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Brings strong program coordination and execution skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work in a structured environment
• Applies sound judgment planning and prioritization to support delivery manage details and surface risks or issues appropriately
• Uses data effectively to develop clear reporting analytical outputs and executive-ready materials that support informed decision-making
• Builds effective working relationships and collaborates well across HR and functional partners to support alignment communication and implementation
• Shows adaptability follow-through and a continuous improvement mindset with comfort navigating ambiguity working effectively in a fast-changing environment and using AI technology tools to support execution and collaboration

Basic requirement

• 7 years of relevant experience in HR program management operations governance or a related field
• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration or related field or equivalent relevant experience
• Experience supporting cross-functional projects or programs within large complex matrixed organizations
• Experience preparing project plans status reporting analytical outputs or governance materials to support decision-making
• Comfort using AI technology and digital tools to support coordination reporting and day-to-day execution
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at different levels of the organization
• Strong planning prioritization and problem-solving skills with comfort navigating established processes policies and organizational dynamics

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in HR Strategy & Governance HR Transformation PMO or operations-focused environments
• Experience supporting budget management activities such as forecasting expense tracking headcount reporting or vendor coordination
• Familiarity with KPI tracking workforce or HR metrics and use of data to monitor progress and performance
• Experience supporting training materials content libraries brand governance or communications collateral in a business setting
• Interest in automation process improvement AI or digital tools that enhance collaboration and execution
• Advanced degree or relevant certification in business HR project management or a related discipline preferred

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