Program Manager, People Team

Aurora is seeking a Program Manager, People Team to join our dynamic and innovative team. This role requires a proven ability to translate business problems into rigorous project charters, navigate ambiguity, connect the dots between the People team and the broader business, and master change management.

Responsibilities

• Drive Program Strategy & Execution: Translate loose concepts into project charters, define "what, why, and how," manage timelines, and ensure cross-functional teams deliver on objectives.
• Navigate Ambiguity: Enter chaotic situations, identify missing pieces, and create structure where there was none.
• Connect the Dots: Serve as the "glue" between the People team and the broader business, align stakeholders, flag risks early, and prevent silo formation.
• Master Change Management: Design communication plans, messaging, and adoption strategies to ensure distributed workforce embraces changes implemented.
• Continuously Improve: Have a continuous improvement mindset and continuously seek ways to improve processes while delivering on programs and projects.
• Force Multiply: Make everyone around you more effective by removing blockers, streamlining processes, and ensuring meetings are decisive and actionable.

Requirements

• Proven Program Fluency: Experience managing complex programs in a high-growth environment, typically 4+ years.
• High Agency & Accountability: Track, prioritize, and drive projects without needing constant reminders.
• Communication Range: Discuss strategy with senior leaders and coordinate logistics, synthesizing complex data into clear narratives, and providing clear written and verbal communications.
• Tech & Data Savviness: Comfortable with project management tools (Monday.com, Jira), able to use data to inform decisions, and familiar with HR systems (Workday, Greenhouse).
• "Impact" Mindset: Excited by variety and opportunity for impact, willing to dive into different Talent Management and Culture initiatives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing complex programs in a high-growth environment.
• Experience navigating ambiguity and creating structure in chaotic situations.
• Strong ability to connect the dots between the People team and the broader business.
• Experience in change management, designing communication plans, messaging, and adoption strategies.
• Continuous improvement mindset, seeking ways to improve processes and deliver on programs/projects.
• Ability to force multiply by removing blockers, streamlining processes, and ensuring meetings are decisive and actionable.

Skills

• Proven Program Fluency: Experience managing complex programs in a high-growth environment.
• High Agency & Accountability: Ability to track, prioritize, and drive projects independently.
• Communication Range: Ability to communicate strategy and logistics effectively.
• Tech & Data Savviness: Comfortable using project management tools and data to inform decisions.
• "Impact" Mindset: Excited by variety and opportunity for impact, willing to adapt to different roles.

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment with in-office days required (Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays).
• Base salary range: $100k - $162k per year.
• Annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits.

Pay

• The base salary range for this position is $100k - $162k per year.
• Aurora's pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location.
• Starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions.

Schedule

• This is an in-person position requiring in-office days on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays.
• The position can be located in Mountain View, CA or Pittsburgh, PA.

Company Information

• Aurora is dedicated to delivering the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly.
• We hire talented people with diverse backgrounds who are ready to help build a transportation ecosystem that makes our roads safer, gets crucial goods where they need to go, and makes mobility more efficient and accessible for all.
• For the latest news from Aurora, visit aurora.tech or follow us on LinkedIn.
• Aurora operates in a hybrid work environment where employees are in the office at least 3 days per week.
• We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.