MANAGER PEOPLE PRACTICE - MANAGER

Happiest Minds Technologies; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology and consulting firm in Bangalore seeks a PMO Lead for the People/HR function. This role involves collaborating with the Chief People Officer to drive strategic initiatives and deliver data-driven recommendations. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in HR, project management, and stakeholder engagement. Excellent communication skills and strategic thinking are crucial for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of experience in People Practice / HR function, with 2–3 years in PMO.
• Experience with executive-level stakeholders and high emotional intelligence.
• Ability to design and lead strategic reviews.

Responsibilities

• Lead the PMO office of the People/HR Function.
• Build and publish dashboards and reports.
• Engage senior stakeholders for alignment on initiatives.

Skills

People Practice / HR experience

Project Management tools

Communication skills

Data interpretation

Strategic thinking

Education

Engineer + MBA

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Role Overview

Lead the PMO office of the People/HR Function at our Bangalore office. Collaborate closely with the Chief People Officer (CPO) and People Practice leaders to drive strategic initiatives, align executive priorities, and deliver insightful, data‑driven recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with the CPO and People Practice leaders on strategic initiatives and priorities.
• Lead the Project Management Office (PMO) of the People Function.
• Build and publish dashboards and reports—delivering meaningful insights and tracking progress.
• Monitor industry best practices, educate and recommend new initiatives around productivity enhancement and employee experience.
• Engage and manage senior stakeholders to ensure alignment and seamless execution across People Practice initiatives and projects.
• Drive strategic project management: ensure timely execution, cross‑functional coordination, and alignment with the CPO’s priorities.
• Provide intelligence and foresight: analyse internal and external trends to support decision‑making and shape future‑ready people strategies.
• Design and lead strategic reviews, including annual strategy presentations and governance cadences for the People Practice function.
• Execute a compelling people communication strategy.
• Support and contribute to organizational transformation and change management initiatives.

Skills & Experience

• 6–8 years of experience in People Practice / HR function with at least 2–3 years in PMO, Strategic Initiative or Strategy office.
• Exposure to executive‑level stakeholders; high EQ and stakeholder management skills; able to navigate ambiguity and build trust.
• Proficiency in project management tools, MS Excel, and executive reporting.
• Strong strategic thinking and business acumen; ability to connect people, business, and culture.
• Excellent communication, presentation and storytelling skills; able to drive clarity through complexity.
• Experience leading cross‑functional initiatives and influencing without authority.
• Analytical mindset with comfort in data interpretation, dashboards, and deriving insights.
• Exposure to change management, M&A integration, and leadership enablement is a plus.

Education: Preferably Engineer + MBA