rubrik

Senior Manager, People Operations Strategy and Programs

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At a Glance

Location
Palo Alto, California, United States
Experience
10+ years
Posted
2026-03-09T08:49:22-04:00

Key Requirements

Required Skills

AgileJira

Domain Knowledge

  • Education
  • Regulatory

Requirements

8-10+ years of Agile Portfolio & Program Leadership:

Proven track record managing complex, multi-quarter portfolios with an agile and nimble approach. Expert-level skills in formal P3M methodologies (Program, Project, and Portfolio Management) used to drive high-accountability and accelerated execution in a high-growth, global technology company.

People Operations Domain Expertise:

Significant background in People Operations (HR Shared Services, HRIS, Talent Acquisition, or Contingent Workforce) with a deep understanding of the employee lifecycle, global HR processes, and operational governance (e.g., SLAs).

AI Fluency:

Expertise in the Google Workspace ecosystem and Claude Cowork, with a strong aptitude for applying Google Gemini, Canvas, and NotebookLM to drive functional efficiency and data synthesis.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a high-impact Senior Manager, People Operations Strategy & Programs, a true 'strategic operator' and Subject Matter Expert (SME) who will serve as the engine behind the

People Operations function within our People organization

. Reporting to the Global Head of People Operations, you will manage one direct report and serve as the lead Portfolio Manager and primary

Transformation Lead, driving strategic resolution

across our most complex cross-functional initiatives. This is an opportunity to dive deep into the technical core of HR processes to solve immediate bottlenecks today, while architecting a modern, automated, and AI-enhanced roadmap for tomorrow.