Program Manager – People & HR Transformation

Remote role.

We are seeking a seasoned People & HR Transformation Program Manager to support the PPL organisation during a period of significant organisational redesign and operating model evolution.

This role partners closely with the Chief People Officer’s Chief of Staff, serving as the connective tissue across high-stakes transformation workstreams. You will bring structure, rigour, visibility, and momentum - enabling strategic decisions and consistent execution in a fast-moving, complex environment.

Qualifications:

• 8 years of experience leading large-scale transformation or operating model programs within HR, People, Talent, or related corporate functions.
• Strong program and portfolio management expertise with the ability to bring order to ambiguity.
• Proven experience partnering with senior executives and executive Chiefs of Staff.
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder alignment, and facilitation skills.
• Experience managing external consulting partners (highly preferred).
• Strong analytical and systems-thinking mindset.
• Familiarity with tools like Airtable or similar PM/portfolio tools (nice to have).

Key Responsibilities:

Transformation Portfolio Management & Governance:

• Build and maintain a unified transformation portfolio dashboard tracking milestones, risks, dependencies, and KPIs.
• Establish governance routines that enable prioritisation, escalation, and executive decision-making.
• Ensure alignment across PPL operating model evolution, CPO priorities, and enterprise initiatives.
• Develop templates, standards, and reporting mechanisms to drive clarity and accountability.

Workstream Leadership & Delivery:

• Anchor PPL transformation initiatives around AI-enabled automation opportunities.
• Partner with external consulting firms to streamline workflows, handoffs, and friction points across COEs, PBPs, and internal PPL teams.
• Coordinate deliverables and integrate outputs into the broader PPL operating model.

Program Execution & Delivery Support:

• Partner with workstream leads to define success metrics, execution plans, and cross-functional dependencies.
• Facilitate working sessions, sprint planning, retrospectives, and risk/issue resolution.
• Proactively identify blockers and drive escalation through established governance models

Stakeholder Alignment & Change Readiness:

• Maintain a consistent operating rhythm across the CPO Office, PPL leadership team, COEs, and consultants.
• Support executive communications, leadership updates, and business reviews.
• Track adoption, change readiness, and business impact to ensure sustainable outcomes.

Our Fortune Technology client is ranked as one of the best companies to work with, in the world. As a global leader in 3D design, engineering, and entertainment software, they foster a progressive culture, creativity, and a flexible work environment using cutting-edge technologies.