People Programs Manager

Destination Pet, LLC•Remote Texas, TX

3d•$80,000 - $110,000•Remote

About The Position

Destination Pet is seeking a People Programs Manager to coordinate the execution of people-focused initiatives, such as performance review cycles, onboarding programs, and career path development. This role involves translating defined initiatives into clear project plans, partnering with subject matter experts and stakeholders across all levels of the organization, tracking progress, and ensuring initiatives are completed successfully. The ideal candidate is passionate about improving employee experience and has a strong ability to manage multiple projects independently in a remote environment.

Requirements

5–7 years managing multiple projects simultaneously, from kickoff through full implementation
Proven experience partnering cross-functionally to drive projects forward without relying on formal authority
Experience in a multi-state, multi-unit organization with a high volume of hourly employees (e.g., hospitality, healthcare, or retail)
Demonstrated ability to operate independently and make sound judgment calls with minimal oversight
Highly organized, with strong attention to detail and follow-through
Comfortable working independently in a remote environment
Thrives in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple initiatives at once and pivoting quickly as priorities shift
A true self-starter — able to pick up an initiative and drive it forward with minimal day-to-day direction
Communicates effectively at every level, from executive leadership to front-line, hourly employees
Comfortable asking questions, contributing ideas, and adapting gracefully when a different approach is chosen
Exceptionally organized, with a strong track record of follow-through
Motivated by execution and results, not by owning strategy or long-term roadmap design

Nice To Haves

Experience with project management tools (Asana, Smartsheet, monday.com, MS Project, or similar)
HR or operations experience preferred
PMP, CAPM, or Agile/Scrum certification
Experience at a mid-sized company (2,000–5,000 employees)

Responsibilities

Take initiatives defined by HR leadership and translate them into clear project plans with timelines, milestones, and owners
Partner with subject matter experts and stakeholders to drive execution of initiatives
Track progress, flag risks and blockers early, and keep initiatives moving without needing heavy oversight
Run regular check-ins and status updates with stakeholders and leadership
Build simple, reusable templates and processes for recurring initiatives
Manage several initiatives in parallel, from kickoff to full implementation