Senior Manager, People Programs- PMO

Tekion Corp; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company based in Pleasanton, California is seeking a Sr. Manager for the People Team. The role involves establishing a Program Management Office, leading HR initiatives, and mentoring a small team. Ideal candidates have over 7 years of experience in HR program management and strong project management skills. Competitive compensation and generous benefits, including unlimited PTO and comprehensive health coverage are offered.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Generous stock options

100% employer-paid medical, dental and vision coverage

Unlimited PTO

Parental leave

Free snacks and beverages

Qualifications

• 7+ years' experience in HR program management or People Operations.
• Strong project management and operating rhythm skills.
• Excellent communication skills to convey complex ideas.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead a Program Management Office.
• Lead end-to-end project management for cyclical people programs.
• Serve as operational hub for cross-functional People projects.

Skills

HR program management

Project management

Communication

Analytical mindset

Job description

Tekion is seeking a Sr. Manager, People Team – Program Management Office (PMO) to be a strategic execution partner for our Chief People Officer (CPO) and global People Leadership Team (PLT). This role will be based in office in Pleasanton, California.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish and lead a Program Management Office (PMO) to track and drive accountability for key people programs and initiatives.
• Lead end-to-end project management for cyclical people programs (performance, talent reviews, compensation, onboarding, engagement surveys, and more).
• Develop and maintain PMO tools, templates, milestone tracking, and standard reporting cadences.
• Serve as the operational hub and facilitator for cross-functional People projects, ensuring momentum and measurable progress.
• Lead and mentor a small team; build strong relationships across the People Team as well as business stakeholders.

Skills and Experience:

• 7+ years' experience in HR program management, People Operations, or similar roles (ideally in a global, growth environment).
• Strong project management and operating rhythm skills, with a history of delivering large-scale or cross-functional HR initiatives.
• Excellent communicator – able to convey complex ideas with clarity, bringing diverse stakeholders along.
• Strong analytical mindset: Able to translate data into insights, stories, and actions for People leadership.

Perks and Benefits:

• Competitive compensation and generous stock options.
• 100% employer-paid top-of-the-line medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Great benefits including unlimited PTO, parental leave and free snacks and beverages.

Tekion is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, victim of violence or having a family member who is a victim of violence, the intersectionality of two or more protected categories, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.