Senior Program Manager, Talent & Culture Atlanta

Senior Program Manager, Talent & Culture
Atlanta

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Job Overview
This role sits at the intersection of

Learning & Development (L&D)

and

Global Belonging Programs , owning the design, facilitation, and ongoing management of select high‑impact experiences across the employee lifecycle. From new‑hire and manager orientation to targeted learning programs, Employee Resource Group (ERG) management, and cultural heritage months, this person is a skilled facilitator and program owner who can deliver and scale our people initiatives globally with excellence.

Key Performance Responsibilities

Program Ownership:

Facilitate a portfolio of standing programs, including bi‑weekly global new‑hire orientations and cohort‑based development experiences.

Continuous Improvement:

Collect and analyze participant feedback across all modalities (live virtual, in‑person, hybrid). Apply data‑driven insights and adult learning principles to continuously refine delivery.

Instructional Design & Materials:

Design, create, and maintain high‑quality participant workbooks, facilitator guides, job aids, and course manuals that reflect best practices and allow for clean team hand‑offs.

Global New Hire Experience Strategy

Onboarding Vision:

Lead the strategic vision and continuous evolution of global onboarding to improve employee engagement, retention, and time‑to‑productivity.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration:

Partner with IT, Legal, Compliance, Sales Enablement, and People Operations to ensure a seamless onboarding journey and coordinate global swag delivery.

Manager Activation:

Equip people leaders with tools, playbooks, and training to effectively onboard and integrate new hires into their respective teams.

Global Belonging & ERG Programming

ERG Partnership & Governance:

Serve as a strategic partner and liaison to Employee Resource Groups. Establish robust governance frameworks that balance employee autonomy with organizational alignment.

Flagship Events:

Oversee the planning and delivery of major community initiatives, including Arraychella (annual company‑wide ERG + Ally event) and the ERG Chair Summit.

Platform & Budget Management:

Manage ERG technology platforms (e.g., Chezie) and allocate budgets effectively to maximize ROI and support scalable growth.

Strategic Communications:

Develop and execute compelling communication strategies to amplify ERG initiatives and cultural heritage moments.

Frameworks & Modern Work Methods

Human‑Centered Design:

Conduct needs analyses, focus groups, and design workshops to capture the voice of the employee.

Impact Assessment:

Design comprehensive measurement frameworks utilizing industry‑standard approaches (e.g., Kirkpatrick training evaluation method) to analyze program outcomes.

AI & Tech Integration:

Actively incorporate AI tools into workflows—such as drafting facilitator guides and synthesizing feedback—to build scalable resources efficiently and increase team AI fluency.

Core Competencies

Expert Facilitator:

Strong personal presence with extensive experience delivering content across live, online, and face‑to‑face modalities.

Full‑Cycle Program Manager:

Proven capability to handle needs analyses, iteration, implementation, and impact reporting for multiple global projects simultaneously.

Collaborative Relationship Builder:

Gifted at building high‑trust partnerships, managing cross‑functional stakeholders, and exerting influence without direct authority.

Agile & Innovative:

Entrepreneurial self‑starter who is comfortable with ambiguity, enjoys experimenting with groundbreaking practices, and easily adapts to fast‑paced environments.

Data‑Driven Mindset:

Passionate about leveraging data and analytics to inform strategic choices and demonstrate program value.

Role Requirements

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree (ideally in HR, Business, Education, Instructional Design, or Communications).

L&D/Culture Experience:

7+ years of experience designing and delivering large‑scale L&D and/or culture programs, preferably in high‑growth corporate environments.

Program Management:

5+ years of experience in a program management role within a People/HR function (Talent, OD, or L&D).

Methodology:

Strong knowledge of Instructional Design methodologies, Organizational Development (OD) practices, and measurement strategies.

Preferred Qualifications

Master of Science in Instructional Design & Technology or a closely related field.

Experience applying Agile methodology and design thinking to people programs.

Proficiency with e‑learning authoring tools (Captivate, Articulate 360, Adobe Creative Cloud) and multimedia/video editing.

Familiarity with eLearning design standards (SCORM, AICC).

Experience utilizing project management tools such as Asana or Monday.com.

Professional trainer certifications (e.g., CPLP/CPTD, CTT+).

Compensation & Benefits
The base salary range for this position is $99,000 – $166,100 USD. This role may also be eligible for bonus, commission, equity, and/or benefits.

Benefits include company equity, ESPP, retirement or pension plan, generous paid vacation time, paid holidays and sick leave, Dutonian Wellness Days & HibernationDuty, paid parental leave, paid volunteer time off, and mental wellness programs.

Location Restrictions

Australia – Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Western Australia

Canada – Alberta, Manitoba, Newfoundland, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, PEI, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon

United States – Alaska, Hawaii, Iowa, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Dakota, West Virginia, Wyoming

PagerDuty is an equal‑opportunity employer. PagerDuty does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, parental status, veteran status, or disability status. Your privacy is important to us. By submitting an application, you confirm that you have read and understand PagerDuty’s Privacy Policy.

PagerDuty is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application process. Should you require accommodation, please email accommodation@pagerduty.com and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.

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