Manager, People Programs

Underdog Sports

104d • $120,000 - $135,000

About The Position

We’re looking for a Manager, People Programs to design, manage, and continuously improve the programs that shape the employee lifecycle—from onboarding to performance management, offboarding, and beyond. In this role, you’ll blend program management, process optimization, and change enablement to deliver scalable, employee-centered solutions. As a core member of the Talent Operations team, you’ll own the design and delivery of cyclical programs, ensure operational excellence, and drive cross-functional alignment with HRBPs, Talent Acquisition, IT, Legal, Finance, and business leaders. You’ll balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution to ensure our people programs run seamlessly and evolve alongside our business.

Requirements

• 6+ years of proven program/project management experience in HR.
• Demonstrated track record of initiating, leading & managing complex programs inclusive of communication and change management plans.
• Strong project/program management skills—able to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and stakeholders in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Deep knowledge of core HR processes (onboarding, offboarding, performance, compliance, etc.).
• Experience with HR systems (Workday, Greenhouse, ChartHop, or similar).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; able to simplify complexity and drive alignment.
• Strong analytical mindset; comfortable using data to measure effectiveness and guide decision-making.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive in identifying and solving problems.
• Quick learner with the ability to adapt to new systems, processes, and changing business priorities with agility.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, planning, execution, and continuous improvement of People programs (e.g., onboarding, offboarding, performance reviews).
• Streamline and standardize People processes for clarity, compliance, and efficiency.
• Partner with HR Tech to identify opportunities for automation and systems integration.
• Build and maintain clear process playbooks, training guides, and resources.
• Measure success and ROI of programs.
• Track key metrics (e.g., program participation, outcomes) and report progress to leadership.
• Provide insights and recommendations for improvement.
• Partner with multiple stakeholders across the company, adapting your approach accordingly.
• Proactively share critical program information with key decision makers.
• Build communications strategies to launch and embed new programs and processes.
• Deliver training, guides, and FAQs to ensure adoption and clarity.
• Gather feedback loops from employees and managers to iterate on program design.

Benefits

• Unlimited PTO (we're extremely flexible with the exception of the first few weeks before & into the NFL season)
• 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave
• A $500 home office allowance
• A connected virtual first culture with a highly engaged distributed workforce
• 5% 401k match, FSA, company paid health, dental, vision plan options for employees and dependents

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager