Program Manager, People Programs

BrainPOP

BrainPOP Program Manager advancing the digital learning company’s People programs, AI enablement, communications, and operations. Partnering with the Chief People Officer on strategy, execution, analytics, and executive presentations.

Posted 8/7/2026full-timeNew York City • Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $120,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing complex People programs and projects, with a strong focus on performance management, employee engagement, and strategic communications. Proficient in leveraging AI tools to enhance productivity and data analysis for informed decision-making.

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HR/People Operations ExperienceProject ManagementData Reporting and AnalysisAI Tools UtilizationExecutive Presentation Development

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Hard Skills

Performance ManagementEmployee EngagementTalent ManagementHR Systems ManagementProject Lifecycle ManagementData AnalysisGoogle SheetsGoogle SlidesNotionSlack

Soft Skills

Strategic ThinkingProactive Problem-SolvingCommunication SkillsPartnership SkillsAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Google SuiteAI ToolsProject Management Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Agile CertificationPMP Certification

Industry Keywords

People ProgramsStakeholder ManagementEmployee ExperienceBoard PresentationsTeam Collaboration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own planning and execution of cyclical People programs, including performance management, talent reviews, engagement surveys, and systems optimizations
Define project scopes, success criteria, subject matter experts, detailed project plans, timelines, dependencies, and stakeholder expectations
Own the People program calendar, project/program tracking, and reporting; support issue identification and resolution
Lead the People Team AI Enablement strategy and implementation, including tracking AI trends and teaching the team to use AI as a capability multiplier
Lead strategic internal communications campaigns aligned with People initiatives and programs
Craft the People roadmap narrative to clarify People strategy and its impact on employee experience
Conduct post-project evaluations and apply learnings to subsequent projects
Advise the People team on project scoping and delivery best practices and support individual projects
Prepare Board- and Executive-Team-ready presentations with People data, program results, and OKR alignment
Improve People team-wide meetings and collaboration events through goals, agendas, slide decks, and supporting materials
Manage the team operations calendar and identify synergies and optimization opportunities
Support the Chief People Officer in managing and prioritizing the People team budget
Execute additional key projects as assigned, such as real estate strategy
Serve as a trusted advisor, thought partner, and strategic operator; report to the Chief People Officer and collaborate with executives and business partners

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience as an HR/People Operations practitioner
Subject matter expertise in one or more of performance management, employee engagement, talent management, compensation, HR systems management, implementations, or integrations
Experience independently managing complex projects with company-wide reach and impact
Demonstrated understanding of the People function, best practices, standards, compliance, systems, and common programs and initiatives
Fluency with data reporting and analysis and relevant tools such as Google Sheets and Google Slides
Experience using data to provide insight, support decision-making, and build influence
Experience leveraging AI tools for individual and team productivity and efficiency
Experience with business tools for project lifecycle management and communication; stack includes Notion, Slack, and Google Suite
Demonstrated excellence developing executive-facing presentations and analyses in Google Slides and Google Sheets
Demonstrated consultative and partnership skills with stakeholders across all levels
Bachelor’s Degree preferred, not required
Agile/PMP Certification is a plus
Strategic thinking with ability to execute tactically
Comfort leveraging AI tools and teaching others to use them
Ability to navigate ambiguity and adapt to change
Ability to establish trust and cultivate partnerships
Proactive, autonomous problem-solving ability
Judgment, discretion, confidentiality, and attention to detail
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Positive, solution-oriented teamwork

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work environment with remote flexibility and an in-person component
Competitive compensation based on job function and level, not location, within the US
Competitive pay bands for other countries based on market standards
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer
Learning and growth-oriented work environment
Empowering, creative, collaborative, and playful team experience