Senior Program Manager, People Operations

About this role

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Program Manager, People Operations based in United States.
This role is an opportunity to lead large-scale People Operations transformation initiatives within a fast-growing technology environment.


The position will focus on driving enterprise HCM implementation programs while building scalable systems, controls, and processes.


You will act as a strategic connector between People, IT, Finance, Legal, Security, and other business teams.


The role combines program leadership, compliance expertise, systems thinking, and operational excellence.


You will help establish reliable infrastructure that protects sensitive employee data and supports organizational growth.


This position is ideal for an experienced professional who thrives in complex environments and enjoys solving cross-functional challenges.


Accountabilities
The Senior Program Manager, People Operations will oversee critical People systems initiatives, ensuring successful implementation, compliance, and operational scalability. This role requires strong program management capabilities, technical understanding, and the ability to translate business needs into effective systems and processes.

• Lead end-to-end HCM implementation programs, including payroll and compensation modules, serving as the primary partner between technical teams and business stakeholders.
• Translate compliance requirements, business needs, and control objectives into actionable system requirements and implementation plans.
• Partner with IT teams on system configuration, integrations, security settings, and data migration while ensuring audit readiness.
• Design, implement, and maintain internal controls and ITGC frameworks for HR and payroll systems, including documentation, testing, monitoring, and remediation.
• Manage compliance processes related to P...