Learning & Development Senior Program Manager

Guardant Health

3d•$145,350 - $211,635•Hybrid

About The Position

Guardant Health is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead and own the development and execution of professional development programs under Guardant Health University (GHU). This role reports to the Director of Learning & Development and is accountable for driving program results, impacting organizational learning initiatives, and contributing to Guardant’s strategic development goals. The individual will also play a pivotal role in shaping new methods, procedures, and programs to ensure the continuous evolution of our offerings.

Requirements

10+ years of program management experience, ideally in learning and development, HR, or a related field.
Deep expertise in employee development strategy, design, or learning.
Strong project management skills, including experience in leading complex, multi-phase initiatives from initiation through completion.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate project progress and challenges to various stakeholders clearly and effectively.
Ability to build effective communications that enhance engagement.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and external partners to drive projects to successful completion.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain timelines, and ensure deliverables are met on time.
Familiarity with project management, LMS tools and systems.
Proficiency in Workday and Microsoft Office Suite, and Litmos is preferred.
Demonstrate curiosity, sound judgment, and the ability to critically evaluate and responsibly leverage AI-enabled tools in accordance with company policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of work.

Nice To Haves

GallupClifton Strengths, DiSC, Crucial Conversations, or coaching certification are appreciated.

Responsibilities

Manage the end-to-end execution of learning and development (L&D) programs initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives and timelines.
Support the planning, scheduling, and coordination of resources across multiple programs, end-to-end communications, engagement and success of programs.
Lead the evolution of existing programs and the creation of new ones.
Oversee the logistical execution of L&D programs such as new employee onboarding, workshops, e-learning, and leadership development initiatives.
Partner with key stakeholders to ensure seamless delivery and continuous improvement of L&D offerings.
Innovate methods, procedures, and approaches to ensure our L&D initiatives meet emerging organizational needs and reflect best practices in leadership and professional development.
Raise the bar on all learning and development experiences, and expanding programs globally.
Lead the advancement of strategic communications planning to engage learners through micro learns, learning programs/workshops, and other development opportunities.
Communicate the value of each program, and building out detailed communication plans to engage more learners.
Work closely with cross-functional and intact teams to coordinate program deliverables, manage communication strategies, and ensure that projects meet business requirements and objectives.
Serve as a point of contact for many people leaders, and advise and coach at a senior level.
Develop and maintain clear, concise process documentation and project plans.
Ensure all activities are well-documented and align with Guardant Health’s learning and development goals.
Develop and refine ways of tracking learning engagement, enhancing learner participation, and evaluating programs and vendors.
Coordinate with external vendors and internal resources to ensure the quality of L&D solutions.
Monitor and maximize vendor contracts and ensure that deliverables are met on time and within scope.
Assist in the implementation of change management planning and strategies to support the adoption of new L&D initiatives.
Engage stakeholders to ensure smooth transitions and minimal disruption during program rollouts.
Track project performance, including scheduling, budgets, and results, ensuring data is captured to evaluate the effectiveness of L&D programs.
Provide reports on project progress and key metrics to leadership.
Coach for growth on teams and leaders, adapting to support varied growth needs.