Senior People Program Manager

About The Role: 

Headway is looking for a Senior People Program Manager to join the People team to drive key talent management and development programs for Headway employees. You will work closely with the People Operations and Strategy Director, as well as the People Leadership team, to deliver both cyclical and one-off programs that support our talent initiatives, development, and experience. This is a unique opportunity to work with the People team and managers from across the organization.

We’re looking for a leader with expertise in People Programs, who is organized, takes initiative, and able to navigate and thrive in ambiguity. You are critical to establishing new programs, launching new systems/processes, and scaling our current people initiatives as Headway continues to grow our workforce and requires excellent program management to deliver on our goals.

You Will

• Lead and execute critical cyclical people programs including, but not limited to, performance review cycles and the biannual employee engagement survey 
• Design brand new programs to support Headway’s growth and engagement such as Talent Development, Employee Events, and Internal Mobility, etc.
• Partner with Learning & Development, HRBPs, Employee Experience, and Total Rewards to launch and refine programs across all People disciplines that will impact Headway employees 
• For all programs, whether creating new or optimizing legacy programs:
• Scope programs, timelines, milestones focused on simplicity and efficiency 
• Facilitate brainstorms, project meetings, retros, etc. and drive alignment, decision making and action
• Lead program communications, including content creation and education, and help ensure clarity on programs for Headway employees 
• Build program summaries and trend reports for stakeholders and support conversations with executive leadership on program results 
• Evaluate program success against goals using data collection methods 
• Continuously iterate and improve programs in alignment with stakeholder feedback and evolving business needs
• Develop strong enablement resources for stakeholders across the People team, managers, and employees
• Assess, recommend, and implement new tools, platforms, and vendor partners as we grow

You’d be a great fit if…

• You have 10+ years of experience in People/HR with 3+ years focused on designing and executing People Programs
• You are deeply knowledgeable on best practices when it comes to the Employee Lifecycle, People Management, Employee Experience, Talent Development, and People Operations
• You are strategic thinker who understands the bigger picture, but also operates and executes tactically 
• You are highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple large-scale projects simultaneously
• You function well in a high-paced environment and are able to quickly adapt to changing priorities and situations
• You’re skilled in tailoring communication for all audiences and influencing key decision-makers through clear, impactful messaging
• You collaborate, build credibility, and trust across all levels of the company

Compensation and Benefits:

• The starting salary for Senior People Program Manager is $146,200 and increases to $215,000 based on industry tenure and experience. We are committed to offering a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package, including robust health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, and meaningful ownership opportunities through equity. Compensation decisions are made holistically, ensuring fairness and alignment with market benchmarks while recognizing individual contributions and potential.
• Benefits offered include:
• Equity Compensation
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• HSA / FSA
• 401K
• Work-from-Home Stipend
• Therapy Reimbursement
• 16-week parental leave for eligible employees
• Carrot Fertility annual reimbursement and membership
• 13 paid holidays each year as well as a Holiday Break during the week between December 25th and December 31st
• Flexible PTO
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Training and professional development