Events Program Manager

Palantir Technologies•Washington, DC

2d•$75,000 - $103,000•Onsite

About The Position

Palantir is seeking an Internal Events & Talent Program Manager to join a cross-functional team focused on programs, experiences, and operations that support Palantir's people and culture. This role is centered on building community by designing and executing events and programming that connect employees with the company's mission and values, both locally and globally. The position involves end-to-end ownership of internal events, from intimate gatherings to large-scale company-wide programs. Additionally, the role contributes to broader People Experience operations, including new hire onboarding, employer branding, and external events. The successful candidate will act as an operational backbone for key initiatives, improving processes, tracking projects, removing obstacles, and anticipating needs in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate finds satisfaction in problem-solving, building structure, and understanding how people experience events. They should be comfortable with ambiguity and adaptable to shifting priorities, as the role and organization are not rigidly defined.

Requirements

2+ years experience in an operational role, preferably in a fast-paced or dynamic environment.
Ability and willingness to be onsite 4-5 days per week when facilitating new hire onboarding or executing internal events.
Ability and willingness to travel between global offices, up to 25% of the time.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to anticipate challenges, manage competing priorities, and make sound tradeoffs in a fast-moving environment.
A creative approach to project management built around lightweight frameworks, rapid iteration, and low-overhead communication that keeps partnering teams informed.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience collaborating across functions, both internal and external.
Strong attention to detail and a habit of maintaining accurate records, tracking project metrics, and surfacing the right information to the right stakeholders at the right time.

Responsibilities

Primary operational owner of global internal events, from vision-setting and budget allocation to vendor management and on-the-ground execution.
Design events and programming that build genuine community and connection across our people, while reinforcing Palantir's mission and values.
Contribute to a wide range of operational workflows across the People Experience team, from Affinity and Interest Group programming to swag management and ad-hoc projects.
Occasional facilitation of new hire and intern onboarding.
Work directly with external vendors and internal teams (Finance, Recruiting, Legal, Physical Security, and others) to manage the full lifecycle of event logistics.
Identify and onboard new vendors and tools to expand the team's capabilities and scale its reach.

Benefits

medical, dental, and vision insurance
voluntary life insurance
basic life, AD&D and disability insurance
Commuter benefits
Take what you need paid time off, not accrual based
2 weeks paid time off built into the end of each year
10 paid holidays throughout the calendar year
Supportive leave of absence program including time off for military service and medical events
Paid leave for new parents
subsidized back-up care for all parents
Fertility and family building benefits including but not limited to adoption, surrogacy, and preservation
Stipend to help with expenses that come with a new child
401k plan