Program Manager - People Operations

Applied Intuition•Sunnyvale, CA

1d•$130,000 - $183,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a People Operations Program Manager who brings strong program management and stakeholder management skills to our team. This is an operations-focused role for someone who views the employee lifecycle as an interconnected program that requires structured, systematic execution. The right candidate is a trusted operator who can consistently demonstrate what excellent people program management looks like in practice.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in people operations, HR generalist, or people program management roles with demonstrated stakeholder management experience
Strong program management background with ability to design and optimize processes, integrate feedback, and communicate outcomes across all levels
Solid understanding of HR policies, labor and employment law, and compliance requirements
Strong analytical mindset with experience using data to drive program improvements and decision-making
Proven track record of building scalable processes and documentation that support organizational growth

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree
Experience in high-growth technology companies, particularly in automotive or autonomous vehicle industries
Direct involvement in scaling startups from early-stage to larger organizational structures.
Experience with HRIS systems and people analytics tools
Background in change management or organizational development

Responsibilities

Manage and optimize the complete employee lifecycle from onboarding through offboarding, treating each stage as part of a cohesive program
Build and maintain documentation systems, process workflows, and program frameworks that scale with the company's growth
Design, implement, and scale employee programs that ensure consistent, high-quality experiences across teams and locations
Own HR policy development, interpretation, and compliance, including labor and employment law requirements that impact day-to-day operations
Partner cross-functionally with Legal, Finance, internal applications and Engineering teams to ensure people programs align with business objectives and regulatory requirements
Analyze people operations data and metrics to identify trends, pain points, and opportunities for program improvements