Senior Manager, Programs

Senior Manager, People Programs – Lead the Program Management team to drive critical initiatives across the People Organization.

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of high‑performing Program Managers, setting expectations and fostering a culture of high agency and accountability.
• Partner with People Leadership to prioritize initiatives and ensure resources are allocated to the most impactful programs.
• Translate loose concepts into thoughtful program plans, defining objectives, timelines, and success metrics.
• Standardize methodology, tools, and reporting cadences to enable the People Team to move fast and execute with excellence.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for senior leadership on People initiatives, presenting high‑level strategic narratives and business reviews.
• Oversee change management and communications for People Program changes across the company, mitigating program collisions and maintaining sustainable pace of change.
• Collaborate strategically with cross‑functional partners such as IT, Finance, and Legal to align stakeholders and People Programs.
• Remove blockers and streamline processes to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of the PM team and the larger People Team.

• 8‑10+ years of experience in program management, preferably in HR, and 3+ years managing a team of PMs in a high‑growth tech environment or top‑tier consulting firm.
• Ability to see the big picture, connecting initiatives across the talent lifecycle and understanding cross‑dependencies.
• Proficiency in building structures that resolve ambiguity for teams.
• Strong data‑driven decision‑making skills, comfortable with HR analytics and systems such as Workday and Greenhouse, and able to defend program priorities and measure ROI.
• Coaching mindset that prioritizes team success, talent development, and resilient culture.

This is a unique opportunity to build a best‑in‑class PMO within the People Organization, directly contributing to the company’s success and shaping how Aurora’s most important asset—its people—are supported and developed.

The base salary range for this position is $147k – $238k per year. Successful candidates will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits.

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