Program Manager - Culture & People Development

Okta

Secure Every Identity, from AI to Human Identity is the key to unlocking the potential of AI. Okta secures AI by building the trusted, neutral infrastructure that enables organizations to safely embrace this new era. This work requires a relentless drive to solve complex challenges with real-world stakes. We are looking for builders and owners who operate with speed and urgency and execute with excellence. This is an opportunity to do career-defining work. We're all in on this mission. If you are too, let's talk. ROLE OVERVIEW The Vice President, Employee & Manager Experience is responsible for designing, delivering, and continuously improving the end-to-end experience for employees and managers across the company. This leader will build an integrated organization that combines People Operations, Employee Experience, Enablement, Internal People Communications, and Program Management to create simple, scalable, and high-impact experiences throughout the employee lifecycle. The role exists to ensure that employees and managers can easily access the support, tools, information, and development they need to be successful. The VP will act as the owner of the employee and manager journey, driving consistency, simplicity, adoption, and operational excellence across all People programs and processes. As the company evolves, this leader will also build a manager support model that provides managers with direct access to expert guidance and services, allowing People Business Partners to focus exclusively on strategic workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, and VP+ leadership support. WHAT YOU'LL DO OWN THE EMPLOYEE AND MANAGER EXPERIENCE * Define and lead the strategy for the end-to-end employee and manager experience. * Design experiences that are intuitive, scalable, and aligned to company culture and business priorities. * Continuously assess employee and manager pain points and drive simplification across People processes. * Establish experience metrics and service standards to measure effectiveness and adoption. LEAD PEOPLE OPERATIONS * Oversee all employee-facing People Operations services and programs. * Drive agentic support adoption through supporting the Okta One implementation. * Ensure employees and managers receive timely, accurate, and high-quality support. * Drive operational excellence, process standardization, and service delivery. * Leverage technology, automation, and AI to improve efficiency and user experience. OWN EMPLOYEE BRAND, CULTURE & COMMUNICATIONS * Partner with leadership to articulate and reinforce the company's employee value proposition. * Ensure consistent messaging globally across all People programs, policies, and employee communications. * Lead internal communications related to talent, culture, performance, rewards, career development, and organizational change. * Drive initiatives that strengthen employee engagement and cultural alignment. DRIVE ENABLEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT * Own onboarding experiences for all employees and managers. * Lead manager effectiveness programs that equip leaders to drive performance, engagement, and talent outcomes. * Ensure learning experiences are practical, scalable, and directly connected to business outcomes. LEAD PEOPLE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT * Ensure seamless execution of performance management, and engagement programs, * Drive strong governance, accountability, and cross-functional coordination. * Measure program effectiveness and continuously improve execution. BUILD THE MANAGER SUPPORT MODEL OF THE FUTURE * Create a world-class manager support organization that serves as the primary point of contact for manager questions and guidance. * Develop a team of People generalists capable of supporting managers across employee relations, performance, talent processes, organizational changes, and day-to-day leadership challenges. * Leverage technology and AI to provide scalable, self-service solutions. * Enable People Business Partners to focus exclusively on strategic workforce architecture, organization design, succession planning, leadership effectiveness, and business transformation. WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE * Employees consistently report that People processes are simple, intuitive, and easy to navigate. * Managers receive timely support and guidance, allowing them to lead effectively. * Core People programs are executed flawlessly and adopted broadly. * Onboarding, manager development, and leadership development programs improve business outcomes. * Employee communications are clear, consistent, and reinforce company culture. * Service delivery is increasingly automated, scalable, and efficient. * People Business Partners spend the majority of their time on strategic workforce and leadership priorities rather than transactional support. * The company is recognized for delivering a world-class employee and manager experience. LEADERSHIP EXPECTATIONS The successful leader will: * Think like a product leader, designing experiences around customer needs. * Simplify relentlessly and challenge unnecessary complexity. * Balance operational excellence with innovation. * Use data to inform decisions and prioritize investments. * Build high-performing teams and develop future leaders. * Operate with a strong customer-service mindset while maintaining strategic perspective. * Embrace technology and AI as force multipliers for scale and impact. REPORTING STRUCTURE This role leads: * People Operations * Employee Brand, Culture & People Communications * People Program Management * Onboarding & Enablement Key near term projects * Work across all of the CPOLT and build great relationships. This role is the “front door” to HR and will have hand offs to all other teams * 2 day manager program delivery  * Hire a People Operations leader and optimize the function for our next phase of growth * Implement a manager support model with a team of generalists.  * Complete the writing of all of the policies globally  * Implement and communicate the new OARs (review) process and Okta voice * Have a strong communication plan across the whole org  * Build the external messaging around Agents on an org chart  * Lead the way with agents on the org chart  * Support the implementation of Okta One #P25075_3483577   Below is the annual base salary range for candidates located in San Francisco Bay Area. Your actual base salary will depend on factors such as your skills, qualifications, experience, and work location. In addition, Okta offers equity (where applicable), bonus, and benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), flexible spending account, and paid leave (including PTO and parental leave) in accordance with our applicable plans and policies. To learn more about our Total Rewards program please visit: https://rewards.okta.com/us.    The annual base salary range for this position for candidates located in the San Francisco Bay area is between: $282,000—$388,300 USD The Okta Experience * Supporting Your Well-Being  * Driving Social Impact  * Developing Talent and Fostering Connection + Community We are intentional about connection. Our global community, spanning over 20 offices worldwide, is united by a drive to innovate. Your journey begins with an immersive, in-person onboarding experience designed to accelerate your impact and connect you to our mission and team from day one. Okta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a protected veteran. We also consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and convictions records, consistent with applicable laws. If reasonable accommodation is needed to complete any part of the job application, interview process, or onboarding please use this Form to request an accommodation. Notice for New York City Applicants & Employees: Okta may use Automated Employment Decision Tools (AEDT), as defined by New York City Local Law 144, that use artificial intelligence, machine learning, or other automated processes to assist in our recruitment and hiring process. In accordance with NYC Local Law 144, if you are an applicant or employee residing in New York City, please click here to view our full NYC AEDT Notice.

Figma

Figma is growing our team of passionate creatives and builders on a mission to make design accessible to all. Figma’s platform helps teams bring ideas to life—whether you're brainstorming, creating a prototype, translating designs into code, or iterating with AI. From idea to product, Figma empowers teams to streamline workflows, move faster, and work together in real time from anywhere in the world. If you're excited to shape the future of design and collaboration, join us! We're looking for a Workplace Generalist to join our San Francisco hub and play a critical role in shaping an exceptional in-office experience for Figmates and visitors. As part of the Workplace team, you will ensure our space is welcoming, well-maintained, and operationally excellent. You'll support daily facilities operations, vendor partnerships, on-site events, and office programs that bring our culture to life. This role moves quickly and requires someone who brings sharp attention to detail, strong customer service instincts, and calm, organized thinking when priorities compete. You'll work closely with partners across the Workplace, People, Security, and IT teams, as well as with external vendors. This is a full-time, in-person role based in our San Francisco hub. WHAT YOU’LL DO AT FIGMA: * Conduct daily walkthroughs to ensure a clean, safe, and well-organized workplace environment. * Own day-to-day workplace operations, identifying and implementing improvements that enhance efficiency and the employee experience. * Manage the workplace ticketing system, ensuring timely resolution, clear communication, and consistent follow-through. * Coordinate office repairs, maintenance, and vendor partnerships, escalating issues as needed. * Support and manage onsite programs including food, snack, and beverage services. * Oversee office supply inventory, restocking, organization, and ordering for shared spaces. * Support space planning, furniture moves, and layout updates, partnering with internal teams as needed. * Assist with internal events, offsite coordination, health & safety protocols, and workplace budgeting support. WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE: * 2+ years of experience in workplace operations, facilities, or office management — ideally within a high-growth startup or tech environment, including experience supporting executive-level stakeholders. * Track record of delivering excellent customer or employee-facing service, with the ability to stay sharp and composed in high-volume, high-demand environments. * Proven experience managing vendors, workplace programs, and day-to-day facilities operations, with a solution-oriented and proactive approach. * Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills, including the ability to clearly document processes and prioritize competing requests. * Proven ability to work independently and cross-functionally, taking ownership of competing priorities and exercising sound judgment in a fast-moving environment. WHILE NOT REQUIRED, IT’S AN ADDED PLUS IF YOU ALSO HAVE: * Event Management experience * Project Management experience * CPR/AED Certification At Figma, one of our values is Grow as you go. We believe in hiring smart, curious people who are excited to learn and develop their skills. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the points outlined in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Pay Transparency Disclosure If based in Figma’s San Francisco or New York hub offices, this role has the annual base salary range stated below.     Job level and actual compensation will be decided based on factors including, but not limited to, individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process (including skills and prior relevant experience, potential impact, and scope of role), market demands, and specific work location. The listed range is a guideline, and the range for this role may be modified. For roles that are available to be filled remotely, the pay range is localized according to employee work location by a factor of between 80% and 100% of range. Please discuss your specific work location with your recruiter for more information.  Figma offers equity to employees, as well a competitive package of additional benefits, including health, dental & vision, retirement with company contribution, parental leave & reproductive or family planning support, mental health & wellness benefits, generous PTO, company recharge days, a learning & development stipend, a work from home stipend, and cell phone reimbursement.  Figma also offers sales incentive pay for most sales roles and an annual bonus plan for eligible non-sales roles. Figma’s compensation and benefits are subject to change and may be modified in the future. Annual Base Salary Range: $115,000—$167,000 USD At Figma we celebrate and support our differences. We know employing a team rich in diverse thoughts, experiences, and opinions allows our employees, our product and our community to flourish. Figma is an equal opportunity workplace - we are dedicated to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity/expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. We will work to ensure individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to apply for a role, participate in the interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you require accommodation, please reach out to accommodations-ext@figma.com. These modifications enable an individual with a disability to have an equal opportunity not only to get a job, but successfully perform their job tasks to the same extent as people without disabilities.  Examples of accommodations include but are not limited to:  * Holding interviews in an accessible location * Enabling closed captioning on video conferencing * Ensuring all written communication be compatible with screen readers * Changing the mode or format of interviews  To ensure the integrity of our hiring process and facilitate a more personal connection, we require all candidates keep their cameras on during video interviews. Additionally, if hired you will be required to attend in person onboarding. By applying for this job, the candidate acknowledges and agrees that any personal data contained in their application or supporting materials will be processed in accordance with Figma's Candidate Privacy Notice.

Adyen

This is Adyen Adyen provides payments, data, and financial products in a single solution for customers like Meta, Uber, H&M, and Microsoft - making us the financial technology platform of choice. At Adyen, everything we do is engineered for ambition.  For our teams, we create an environment with opportunities for our people to succeed, backed by the culture and support to ensure they are enabled to truly own their careers. We are motivated individuals who tackle unique technical challenges at scale and solve them as a team. Together, we deliver innovative and ethical solutions that help businesses achieve their ambitions faster. Employer Brand Program Manager, Events & Partnerships, Americas As Employer Brand Program Manager, you will play a critical role in building and enhancing our talent brand in the Americas (North America and Latin America). This role offers the opportunity to drive impactful, high-visibility projects while working closely with senior leaders and key stakeholders to support the Employer Brand strategy.  In this role, you will be a key part of the Global Employer Brand team, which is part of Global Recruitment. As an Employer Brand Program Manager, you’ll take ownership of cross-functional initiatives that support the employer brand strategy and be responsible for events & partnerships. You will be well-versed in all aspects of event strategy, planning, and execution and will lead both in-person and virtual events that boost regional recruiting efforts and elevate our brand awareness across North America and Latin America. This highly collaborative role requires strong partnerships across DEI, Recruitment, Leadership, HR, and Marketing teams to create events and content to support our employer brand priorities. This role will be pivotal in building experiences that attract and engage the best talent to power Adyen’s growth. If you have a track record of delivering compelling and creative event experiences to drive awareness and generate pipelines, we'd love to meet you!  This role is based out of our San Francisco or Chicago office. What you'll do: * Strategize, plan, and execute initiatives to level up our approach to employer brand events and partnerships in North America and Latin America * Develop a clear, strategic roadmap with KPls for recruiting events and activations that align with hiring pipeline goals and broader Employer Brand initiatives * Manage a robust events calendar of in-person and virtual events * Collaborate with internal stakeholders across the business to deliver event experiences that communicate and showcase our employer brand  * Establish and nurture strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners to drive success * Track, analyze, and report on metrics to evaluate the effectiveness and ROI of events and partnerships  * Organize and coordinate all aspects of event execution, including set-up for both in-person and virtual formats * Deliver creative and engaging event experiences that drive talent pipeline generation, boost brand visibility, and foster retention * Contribute to content and campaign efforts and work cross-functionally with the Employer Brand team to support the overall strategy What you have: * 5+ years of events marketing experience (experience in recruitment events is a plus) * Strong track record of driving results and innovation with an eye for creative problem-solving * Experienced collaborator skilled at working with regional and global stakeholders to establish cohesive strategies, clear accountability for outcomes, and drive efficient, cross-functional execution * Experience partnering with Marketing, Recruitment, and DEI teams to build pipelines by translating business objectives into tactical marketing events that influence and attract target audiences * You’re passionate about DEI and understand the importance of reaching diverse and underrepresented communities * You’re data-driven and can analyze and communicate ROI from events * You have excellent stakeholder management and communication skills * The ability to travel for collaboration and event facilitation as needed * Portuguese or Spanish language skills are a plus, but not required If based in San Francisco: The salary range for this role is $120,000-$155,000.  If based in Chicago: The salary range for this role is $110,000-$145,000; to learn more about our compensation philosophy, please click here. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitments  Our unique approach is a product of our diverse perspectives. This diversity of backgrounds and cultures is essential in helping us maintain our momentum. Our business and technical challenges are unique, and we need as many different voices as possible to join us in solving them - voices like yours. No matter who you are or where you’re from, we welcome you to be your true self at Adyen.  Studies show that women and members of underrepresented communities apply for jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Does this sound like you? If so, Adyen encourages you to reconsider and apply. We look forward to your application! What’s next? Ensuring a smooth and enjoyable candidate experience is critical for us. We aim to get back to you regarding your application within 5 business days. Our interview process tends to take about 4 weeks to complete, but may fluctuate depending on the role. Learn more about our hiring process here. Don’t be afraid to let us know if you need more flexibility. Adyen is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any legally protected status. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.   SAN FRANCISCO  Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. This role is based out of our San Francisco or Chicago office. We are an office-first company and value in-person collaboration; we do not offer remote-only roles.