Employee Engagement Program Manager

DriveTime Sales and Finance Company, LLC; Tempe (AZ); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401(K)

Company paid life insurance policy

Short and long-term disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

Gratitude is Green

In-House Gym

Paid Time Off

Smart-Casual Dress

Job summary

DriveTime Family of Brands in Tempe, AZ seeks an Employee Engagement Program Manager to shape meaningful moments across the employee lifecycle. The role manages new hire and employee programming, as well as the organization’s community giving program, ensuring employees feel welcomed, valued, and connected to the company culture from day one.

You will own end-to-end program planning, budgeting, vendor coordination, and a company-wide programming calendar while collaborating with Talent

Qualifications

• Experience with employee engagement programming.
• Project management and budget management skills.
• Event planning and logistics coordination experience.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage employee engagement programs that support key lifecycle moments.
• Own end-to-end program planning, project management, communications, logistics, budgeting, and vendor coordination.
• Maintain a company-wide programming calendar to coordinate timing and avoid overlap across initiatives.
• Serve as a culture ambassador and subject matter expert on employee engagement initiatives.
• Track and report program KPIs to measure effectiveness and inform future planning.
• Continuously evaluate and refine existing programs based on employee feedback and business needs.
• Manage partner relationships with community organizations.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition and Organizational Development to align with broader people strategy.

Skills

Employee engagement

Project management

Budget management

Event planning

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Communications/Business

Job description

What’s Under the Hood DriveTime Family of Brands is the largest privately owned used car sales finance & servicing company in the nation. Headquartered in Tempe, Arizona and Dallas, Texas, we create opportunities and improve the lives of our customers and our employees by placing a focus on putting the right customer, in the right vehicle, on the right terms and on their path to ownership. The DriveTime Family of Brands spans across DriveTime, Bridgecrest and SilverRock. You can find us at the intersection of technology and innovation as we use our proprietary tools and over two decades of industry knowledge to redefine the process of purchasing, financing, and protecting your vehicle. That’s Nice, But What’s the Job?

In short the Employee Engagement Program Manager plays a key role in shaping meaningful moments across the employee lifecycle by managing new hire and employee programming, key touchpoints throughout the employee lifecycle, and the organization’s community giving program. This role ensures employees feel welcomed, valued, and connected to the company’s culture from day one.

In long, the Employee Engagement Program Manager is responsible for:

• Develop and manage employee engagement programs that support key lifecycle moments
• Own end-to-end program planning, project management, communications, logistics, budgeting, and vendor coordination.
• Maintain a company-wide programming calendar to coordinate timing and avoid overlap across initiatives
• Serve as a culture ambassador and subject matter expert on employee engagement initiatives
• Track and report program KPIs to measure effectiveness and inform future planning
• Continuously evaluate and refine existing programs based on employee feedback, engagement data, and business needs
• Manage partner relationships with various community organizations
• Stay current on employee engagement trends and benchmark against industry best practices to bring new ideas forward
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition and Organizational Development to align with broader people strategy.
• Other duties as assigned

So What Kind of Folks Are We Looking for?

• Experience with employee engagement programming
• Project management and budget management skills
• Event planning and logistics coordination experience
• Able to program/project management across multiple concurrent initiatives
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

The Specifics

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Communications, Business, or related field
• 3-4 years of experience in employee engagement, HR programs, or related program/project management roles

Physical Demands

Physical Demands The Physical demands described within are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to remain in a stationary position at least 75% of the time. Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. Requires visual acuity and manual dexterity to constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and printer. Frequently communicate with internal and external customers. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. This position could require moving objects up to 20 pounds.

So What About the Perks?

Perks matter We take a hybrid work approach, finding balance between the benefits of in-person and work-from-home environments. This position has an on-site expectation of a minimum of three days a week. Medical, dental, and vision, oh my! DriveTime Family of Brands covers a sizable amount of insurance premiums to ensure our employees receive top-tier healthcare coverage. But Wait, There’s More. 401(K), Company paid life insurance policy, short and long-term disability coverage to name a few. Growth Opportunities. You grow, I grow, we all grow! But seriously, DriveTime Family of Brands is committed to providing its employees with every opportunity to grow professionally with roughly over 1,000 employees promoted year over year. Tuition Reimbursement. We’re as passionate about your professional development as you are. With that, we’ll put our money where our mouth is. Wellness Program. Health is wealth! This program includes self-guided coaching and journeys, cash incentives and discounts on your medical premiums through engaging in fun activities! Gratitude is Green. We offer competitive pay across the organization, because, well… money matters! In-House Gym. We want our employees to be the best versions of themselves. So come early, take a break in your day or finish strong with a workout! Give Us a Reason (or not), and We’ll Celebrate. Regardless of whether there is a holiday or not, we are finding ways to kick back and enjoy each other’s company outside of day-to-day work. Smart-Casual Dress. Come dressed in jeans (you’ll fit right in with the rest of us). Paid Time Off. Not just lip service: we work hard, to play hard! Paid time off includes (for all full-time roles) wellness days, holidays, and good ole' fashioned YOU time! For our Part-timers, don't fear you get some time too...vacation time is available - the more you work, the more you earn! Anything Else? Absolutely.

• Medical, dental, and vision, oh my!
• 401(K)
• Company paid life insurance policy
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Growth Opportunities. You grow, I grow, we all grow! But seriously, DriveTime Family of Brands is committed to providing its employees with every opportunity to grow professionally with roughly over 1,000 employees promoted year over year.
• Tuition Reimbursement. We’re as passionate about your professional development as you are. With that, we’ll put our money where our mouth is.
• Wellness Program. Health is wealth! This program includes self-guided coaching and journeys, cash incentives and discounts on your medical premiums through engaging in fun activities!
• Gratitude is Green. We offer competitive pay across the organization, because, well… money matters!
• In-House Gym. We want our employees to be the best versions of themselves. So come early, take a break in your day or finish strong with a workout!
• Paid Time Off. Not just lip service: we work hard, to play hard! Paid time off includes (for all full-time roles) wellness days, holidays, and good ole' fashioned YOU time! For our Part-timers, don't fear you get some time too...vacation time is available - the more you work, the more you earn!
• Smart-Casual Dress. Come dressed in jeans (you’ll fit right in with the rest of us).

Anything Else?

Absolutely. DriveTime Family of Brands is Great Place to Work Certified! And get this: 90% of our rockstar employees say they feel right at home here. We could spend a lot of time having you read about ALL our awards, but we’ll save time (and practice some humility) just naming a few others; Comparably Awards: Best Company for Diversity, Best Company Culture and Best Company Leadership, oh and don’t forget Phoenix Business Journal Healthiest Employers (okay, we’ll stop there)! Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of our background and drug screening process. DriveTime is a drug-free, tobacco-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer. And when it comes to hiring, we don't just look for the right person for the job, we seek out the right person for DriveTime. Buckle up for plenty of opportunities to grow in a professional, fun, and high-energy environment! At the DriveTime Family of Brands, we don’t just sell cars - we create opportunities, improve lives, and have fun doing it. Through DriveTime, Bridgecrest, SilverRock, and GoFi, we’re shaking up the pre-owned car industry with fresh ideas, cutting-edge tech, and over 20 years of know-how. From matching the right customer with the right vehicle to making financing simple, we put people in the driver’s seat - literally. We’re headquartered in Tempe, AZ, and Dallas, TX, but our impact stretches nationwide. No matter where you are, you’ll find a team that works hard, laughs often, and celebrate big wins together. Think career growth with a side of camaraderie, innovation, and plenty of high-fives. If you’ve got DRIVE, love solving challenges, and want to make a real impact, your next adventure starts here. Buckle up - your career journey with us is about to take off!