Onboarding Program Manager (Contractor – 6 Months)

Talent Shore; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in IT and professional skills training is seeking a mid-senior level Onboarding Program Manager for a 6-month contract. The role focuses on designing and implementing a comprehensive onboarding program for a growing sales team, emphasizing initiative and collaboration, aligning with North American business hours. This opportunity allows you to influence the onboarding experience in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Fully remote role

Flexible working culture

Opportunity to shape onboarding experience

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Sales Enablement, Learning & Development, or Talent Management.
• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proven success in designing and delivering onboarding programs.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop a scalable, engaging onboarding program.
• Coordinate onboarding efforts and gather feedback for continuous improvement.
• Act as the key point of contact for onboarding across departments.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Facilitation Skills

Communication

Education

5+ years experience in Sales Enablement or Learning & Development

Tools

LMS platforms

CRM systems (like Salesforce)

Content development tools

Job description

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Job Title : Onboarding Program Manager (Contractor – 6 Months)Location : Remote (must be available to support North America business hours : approx.

2 PM – 9 PM SAST)Working Hours : Full workday aligned to North American time zones, with a 1-hour lunch breakAbout Our Client : Our client is a global leader in IT and professional skills training, helping individuals and organizations navigate and succeed in an ever-evolving digital world.

They form part of a larger, well-established learning and development group that offers world-class training in technology, business, and leadership.

Currently undergoing an exciting transformation to scale their business, they are performance-led but people-first, with a friendly, drama-free, and collaborative culture.With a strong emphasis on ownership, agility, and innovation, they empower team members to think on their feet and make meaningful contributions from day one.Job Description : Our client is looking for an experienced Onboarding Program Manager to join their Sales Enablement / Talent Development team on a 6-month fixed-term contract.

This is a critical role focused on designing and delivering a scalable, engaging onboarding program for a growing North American sales team.

The company is planning to onboard 15–20 new sales professionals over the next few months, and this role will directly shape their first experiences and future success.This is a unique opportunity to build a program from the ground up and leave a lasting impact in a business that values initiative, performance, and a can-do mindset.Key Responsibilities : Program Design & DevelopmentDesign a scalable, role-specific onboarding program for North American sales hiresCollaborate with stakeholders across Sales, HR, and Learning & Development to align program content with business goals and required sales competenciesCurate and create training materials, schedules, frameworks, and success metricsProject ManagementLead the end-to-end onboarding journey for a live cohort of new sales hiresCoordinate resources, track timelines, and ensure smooth delivery of sessions and supporting contentGather feedback and continuously improve the onboarding experienceStakeholder EngagementAct as the key point of contact for onboarding efforts across departmentsFacilitate check-ins with managers and new hires to ensure alignment and engagementPresent insights and recommendations based on onboarding outcomes and feedbackLearning Design & EnablementWork with existing internal learning materials (some may require extraction or reformatting)Develop engaging training modules from knowledge base resources across multiple learning streams such as ITIL, AWS, Cisco, Red Hat, Salesforce, AI, and moreRequirements5+ years of experience in Sales Enablement, Learning & Development, or Talent ManagementProven success in designing and delivering onboarding programs (ideally in a sales, tech, or training environment)Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skillsExcellent facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skillsComfortable working independently and making decisions quicklyFamiliarity with LMS platforms, CRM systems (like Salesforce), and content development toolsMust be available for full workdays within North American business hours (approx.

2 PM–9 PM SAST)Previous experience working in North America–aligned roles or time zones is a strong advantageA stable, well-articulated career path with a track record of delivery and reliability is essentialBenefitsFully remote roleFlexible and people-first working cultureOpportunity to shape the onboarding experience from scratchWork alongside a high-performing and collaborative teamPotential for future opportunities beyond the 6-month contractNB : Due to the high volume of applications, if you have not received a response from the Talent Acquisition team within 4 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.Seniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionInformation TechnologyIndustriesE-Learning ProvidersReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Talent Shore by 2xSign in to set job alerts for "Program Manager" roles.Senior Group Manager - Transactional QualityCape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 2 weeks agoCape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 1 day ago Join Our Talent Pool – Product Management Consultant (Junior to Senior)Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 1 month agoSenior Account Manager - - Cape Town , South AfricaCape Town, Western Cape, South Africa $2,.00-$3,.00 4 days agoCape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 5 hours agoCape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 2 weeks agoCape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 2 weeks agoCity of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 2 days agoCape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 5 months agoCape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 3 weeks agoCape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 2 weeks agoTechnical Product Marketing Manager - CybersecurityCape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 1 month agoCity of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 1 week agoWe're unlocking community knowledge in a new way.

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