Program Manager

Coordinate day-to-day HR and people programs and operational initiatives Manage employee lifecycle workflows, including onboarding, offboarding, employee changes, and HR records Support recruiting operations, hiring approvals, offer processes, background checks, and headcount tracking Support internal knowledge resources and the company intranet Coordinate compliance requirements, mandatory employee training, documentation, and operational tracking Support internal audit and compliance-readiness initiatives Improve employee and manager experiences through stronger processes, systems, automation, and programs Support budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and leadership and Board-level finance updates Maintain finance controls, approval records, audit documentation, insurance and tax deadlines, and operating trackers Coordinate cross-functional finance initiatives and track owners, dependencies, deadlines, and deliverables Identify, design, implement, and improve AI-enabled workflows across Finance, HR, Legal, Marketing, and other internal functions Document workflows, decision points, permissions, dependencies, and success criteria Translate business processes into agent instructions, workflows, checklists, escalation paths, and user guidance Coordinate implementation and adoption of AI-enabled workflows Monitor outputs for accuracy, completeness, privacy, and business appropriateness Establish feedback loops and operational metrics Train and support internal users adopting AI-enabled capabilities and workflows Requirements 5+ years of experience in program management, business operations, finance operations, HR operations, Chief of Staff, or a related role Demonstrated ability to independently drive cross-functional programs from planning through execution Strong project and program management skills, including managing multiple priorities, stakeholders, dependencies, and deadlines Working knowledge of finance operations, HR operations, employee lifecycle processes, and internal business controls Strong operational judgment and ability to create structure in evolving or ambiguous environments Exceptional attention to detail and discretion handling confidential company, financial, compensation, and employee information Experience improving business processes through automation, systems implementation, or AI-enabled workflows Ability to work effectively with executives, functional leaders, and cross-functional teams Strong written and verbal communication skills Experience in a startup, high-growth technology company, or global organization Experience supporting CFO, CAO, COO, or Chief of Staff functions Experience working across multiple corporate functions Experience implementing AI agents, workflow automation, internal knowledge systems, or operational dashboards Familiarity with modern AI tools and interest in applying AI to improve internal business operations Ability to work out of the office in Palo Alto, CA or Bellevue at least 3–4 days per week Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in program management and operational initiatives, with a strong focus on finance operations, HR processes, and AI-enabled workflow implementation. Proven ability to enhance employee experiences and improve business processes through automation and cross-functional collaboration. Highest-signal resume keywords Program Management Finance Operations HR Operations AI-Enabled Workflow Implementation Cross-Functional Collaboration Hard Skills Project Management Business Operations Employee Lifecycle Processes Internal Business Controls Workflow Automation Financial Reporting Budgeting Compliance Coordination Process Improvement Operational Metrics Soft Skills Attention to Detail Operational Judgment Written Communication Verbal Communication Stakeholder Management Industry Keywords High-Growth Technology Company Startup Experience CFO Support CAO Support COO Support Tools & Technologies AI Tools Internal Knowledge Systems Operational Dashboards Automation Systems Intranet Management #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor