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Talent Programs Manager

onXmaps, Inc., Bozeman, MT, United States


About OnX
We’re a team of builders, adventurers, and risk takers using technology to help people confidently explore the outdoors. Driven by our mission to awaken the adventurer inside everyone, we build products that optimize every outdoor experience and inspire confidence to get out and go further.

We’re a high-growth tech company. The pace is fast, the work takes grit, and ambiguity is part of the job. As the world changes around us, we adapt — continuously evolving how we build, prioritize, and deliver. Our business moves quickly, and there’s real opportunity to shape what we build next. Each of our verticals – Hunt, Offroad, Backcountry, and Fish – is at a different stage of maturity, which means the challenges you encounter and the impact you have will vary depending on where you sit and what the business needs most. We operate with an experimentation mindset, continually iterating and improving how we solve problems. We expect our people to use the latest tooling, including AI, thoughtfully and responsibly, pairing human judgment with technology to increase quality, speed, and impact. Our impact comes to life through the products we build, in the stories of our customers, and in our growing commitment to land stewardship and recreational access.

Opportunity
onX is seeking a

Talent Programs Manager

to own the operational backbone that ensures our hiring, onboarding, and learning programs run smoothly, consistently, and at scale. This role sits at the center of the talent lifecycle—from candidate experience through onboarding and into learning—and is responsible for delivering high-quality, well-coordinated experiences that feel seamless and intentional. You will operate with a high degree of autonomy, owning execution across multiple programs while identifying opportunities to simplify, streamline, and improve how our systems work over time. This is not a task-based coordination role—you are expected to bring structure, judgment, and follow-through to complex, evolving work. This role owns outcomes, not just tasks. You’ll partner closely with Recruiting, People Operations, and Learning & Development to ensure our talent programs are connected, scalable, and continuously improving. This role sits within the

How We Find, Onboard, and Grow Our Talent

team and reports to the Organizational Development & Learning Director.

What You’ll Do
Essential Job Duties & Functions

Onboarding Experience Delivery

Own the coordination and execution of onboarding across the full 12-month experience, ensuring a consistent, high-quality experience and identifying opportunities to improve clarity, flow, and impact over time.

Deliver a consistent, high-quality onboarding experience that sets teammates up to do the best work of their career at onX.

Support the rollout of onboarding content, experiences, and in-person moments designed by the Director of Organizational Development & Learning.

Ensure a seamless transition from candidate to fully ramped team member, with strong coordination across teams and systems.

Learning Program Operations

Own the operational engine behind our learning programs, ensuring they run smoothly, scale effectively, and deliver a high-quality experience.

Proactively identify opportunities to improve how learning programs are delivered, coordinated, and scaled across the organization.

Coordinate logistics for leadership development, capability building, and AI fluency programs, including cohort management, scheduling, communications, and materials.

Partner with the Events Coordinator to deliver in-person and distributed learning experiences across HQs and Basecamps.

Support production and packaging of learning content (decks, guides, reinforcement assets) designed by the Director.

Ensure clear, timely communication across all learning initiatives so team members can access and engage in development opportunities.

Track participation, engagement, and feedback, producing clear summaries that inform iteration and improvement.

Process, Systems, and Project Management

Own the structure and hygiene of People & Culture and onboarding-related knowledge in Confluence, ensuring content is clear, current, and easy to navigate.

Identify gaps, inefficiencies, or points of friction in existing processes and take ownership of improving them through better systems, tools, or workflows.

Maintain the learning resource library and LMS pathways, ensuring a clean, consistent, and intuitive learner experience.

Partner with People Operations to support scalable, connected processes across the employee lifecycle.

Identify opportunities to reduce manual work through automation, templates, and AI tools.

Maintain clean tracking across program participation, flow, and key operational metrics.

Program Execution & Coordination

Own execution across multiple programs and workstreams, proactively managing timelines, dependencies, and risks to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery.

Bring consistency and reliability to how programs are executed across the talent lifecycle.

Close loops and ensure details are handled without losing sight of the overall experience.

Proactively identify and resolve issues to keep work moving forward.

Talent Acquisition Coordination

Partner with Recruiting to support a smooth and consistent transition from offer acceptance through day one, ensuring key pre-boarding moments are well-coordinated and feel thoughtful.

Contribute to shaping a more connected candidate-to-employee experience by identifying gaps and supporting lightweight touchpoints that reinforce connection and readiness before the start date.

Support employer brand efforts in partnership with Recruiting, helping translate internal initiatives and programs into candidate-facing messaging (e.g., job announcements, onboarding communications, LinkedIn content).

Provide input on opportunities to improve the overall candidate experience, partnering closely with Recruiting to ensure alignment and consistency.

What You’ll Bring

5+ years of experience in program coordination, operations, or project management, with a track record of owning and executing coordination-heavy workstreams or programs from planning through delivery

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex workstreams simultaneously, keeping timelines, stakeholders, and details aligned without close oversight

Strong project management discipline—you proactively track what needs to happen, anticipate dependencies, and ensure work is delivered on time and with high quality

Experience operating with autonomy in evolving or ambiguous environments, where you’re expected to bring structure, make decisions, and keep work moving forward

A high bar for organization and execution, with the ability to manage complexity and volume while maintaining accuracy and a consistent experience

A continuous improvement mindset, with a track record of identifying inefficiencies and making processes more scalable and effective

Interest in growing into Learning & Development as a longer-term career path, with curiosity about how programs drive behavior change and business impact

Comfort exploring and adopting new tools and technologies, including AI, to improve workflows and scale operations

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience

A shared passion for and ability to demonstrate onX’s Company Values.

Permanent US work authorization is a condition of employment with onX.

(Frequency depends on location) Ability to travel for multiple days to a corporate office or other onX strategic location, such as a Basecamp.

ADDED BONUSES

Experience supporting or running onboarding, learning, or talent development programs.

Exposure to Learning & Development, Organizational Development, or People & Culture environments.

Experience facilitating or co-facilitating workshops, trainings, or group sessions.

Familiarity with tools such as ATS (e.g., Greenhouse), HRIS, LMS platforms, or program management tools.

The OnX Experience
onX is a distributed company with more than 400 employees across the country. We come together regularly to work in person and stay connected through regional basecamps and a culture that balances individual ownership with deep collaboration. We move quickly, but we’re not a scrappy start-up. We operate with clear goals, structure, and frameworks that guide how we prioritize and execute. You’ll have the autonomy to define your work and make meaningful decisions within clear strategic boundaries. You’ll be supported with feedback, tools, and opportunities to grow your craft as you take on new challenges.

Where You Can Work
onX has created a thriving distributed workforce designed to foster connection, collaboration, and shared experience across several US locations. We have two HQ locations in Bozeman and Missoula, MT, and Basecamps in Austin, TX; Denver, CO; Kalispell, MT; Minneapolis, MN; Portland, OR; Salt Lake City, UT; and Seattle, WA.

Compensation & Benefits
How You’ll Be Compensated

onX is committed to compensating all employees fairly and equitably. For this position, applicants can expect to make between $85,000 and $93,000 upon hire. The pay range will vary based upon experience, skills, certifications, education among other factors as required in the job description. In addition, full-time onX employees are eligible for a grant of common share options with a vesting schedule and an annual bonus of 10% based on company performance.

What We’re Offering You

Competitive salaries, annual bonuses, equity, and opportunities for growth

Comprehensive health benefits, including a no-monthly-cost medical plan

Paid parental leave of 13 weeks for birthing parents and 5 weeks for non-birthing parents

401k matching at 100% for the first 3% you save and 50% from 3-5%

Company-wide outdoor adventures and outdoor industry perks

Annual “Get Out, Get Active” funds to fuel your active lifestyle

Flexible time away package that includes PTO, STO, VTO, and paid holidays

Performance Essentials
In this role, success is driven by cognitive abilities such as concentration and problem-solving. OnX will explore reasonable accommodations to ensure that individuals with diverse abilities can fully engage in and contribute to the essential physical and mental functions of the job. If you need assistance or accommodation, please contact us at PC@onxmaps.com.

Position open until filled.

At onX, we believe that unique perspectives make us stronger. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fairness in hiring, development, compensation, and promotion. Our goal is an inclusive community where every team member can show up authentically and thrive. We win as one team. Come join us!

onX Maps will never ask for credit card or SSN details during the initial application process. Apply only through our legitimate website at onXmaps.com or via our LinkedIn page. We do not sell Personal Information, but we may transfer employment records to service providers or third parties as required by law. For more information, see our Privacy Policy. Interview recordings may be used for documentation purposes and are confidential and accessible only to authorized personnel. You will have an opportunity to opt-out if preferred.

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