Senior Program Manager, Hiring Strategy – Governance

Cox Enterprises

Sr. Program Manager overseeing hiring strategy and governance for Cox Automotive.

Posted 6/19/2026full-timeAustin • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $98,300 - $147,500 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and evolve hiring forecasting, governance frameworks, leadership approvals, intake standards, and approval guardrails
Define and document clear ownership boundaries between governance and operational execution
Facilitate cross-functional forums to review demand, trends, risks, and constraints
Surface systemic issues and recommend data-backed improvements
Own governance and annual planning for Early Career and intern programs
Partner with Talent, Finance, HR, and Engineering leaders on approvals, capacity planning, and conversion strategy
Lead portfolio-level hiring and headcount forecasting in partnership with Finance and Engineering Operations
Produce executive-ready insights on hiring trends, risks, and outcomes
Design and maintain hiring playbooks, documentation, and change enablement materials

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline, and 4 years’ experience in a related field
5+ years of experience in program management, business operations, workforce planning, or HR-related roles
Proven success leading cross-functional programs with senior stakeholders
Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
Comfortable operating in ambiguity and influencing without authority
Preferred Experience with enterprise-scale hiring or early career programs
Demonstrated ability to design governance models separate from tactical execution.
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.

Benefits

Comp & perks

flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties and the company’s needs
seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year
up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members
additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave
time off to vote
jury duty leave
volunteer time off
military leave
parental leave
health care insurance (medical, dental, vision)
retirement planning (401(k))
paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO)

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Hard Skills & Tools

program managementbusiness operationsworkforce planninggovernance frameworkshiring forecastingcapacity planningdata analysisdocumentationchange enablement

Soft Skills

analytical skillscommunication skillsproblem-solving skillsinfluencing without authorityoperating in ambiguitycross-functional collaborationleadershipstakeholder management

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree