Join Sierra as a People Programs Manager to design and operationalize employee experience programs in a fast-scaling AI company.
Posted by employer 12 hours ago
First seen on Joblaze 3 hours ago
Last verified on the company career page 3 hours ago
What you'll build
- Design and launch core people programs
- Build scalable processes for existing programs
- Partner with HR, Legal, Finance, and business leaders
- Advise employees and leaders on people policies
- Use data to measure and evolve programs
Must have
- 5+ years of experience in People Programs or People Operations
- Experience designing and scaling people programs
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Exceptional program and project management capability
- Analytical and systems-thinking mindset
Nice to have
- Experience supporting or designing programs for global teams
- Familiarity with HR tools and platforms
- Background in organizational development or employee experience
Requirements
- Experience
- 5+ years
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
In the role of People Programs Manager at Sierra, the individual will focus on designing and implementing programs that enhance the employee experience, including onboarding and performance initiatives. Key skills include experience in People Operations within high-growth tech environments, strong project management capabilities, and an analytical mindset to leverage data for program improvement. This position is ideal for someone with over five years of relevant experience who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven company culture.
Joblaze insights
- Listed today — first seen on Joblaze October 13, 2026. Last confirmed on Sierra's careers page October 13, 2026.
Quick facts
- Is the People Programs role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in San Francisco, CA, United States.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 5 years of relevant experience for this People Programs role.
- Where is the role based?
- Sierra is hiring for this position in San Francisco, CA, United States.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Sierra targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this People Programs role at Sierra.
From the original posting
What you’ll do
At Sierra, we are building a fast-scaling, mission-driven AI company where people are at the center of everything we do. As our People Programs Manager, you will design, build, and operationalize the programs and processes that shape the employee experience across Sierra globally. You’ll play a critical role in helping us create clarity, alignment, and belonging as we grow — ensuring Sierra remains a world-class place to work.
Support the design, launch, and execution of Sierra’s core people programs including onboarding, manager training, targeted development initiatives, and more. You’ll build scalable, repeatable processes to strengthen existing programs and be part of the development and launch of new programs such as feedback, performance, engagement, recognition, and more.
Partner closely with HR, Legal, Finance, and business leaders on company-wide people programs, ensuring all programs meet the needs of the business and are executed with operational excellence and compliance.
Advise and support employees and leaders by providing clear guidance on people policies, programs, and best practices, backed by strong documentation and communication.
Use data and insights to measure, iterate, and evolve programs, while staying ahead of trends in People Ops and employee experience.
What you’ll bring
5+ years of experience in People Programs, People Operations, or a related people-focused function within high-growth environments.
Experience designing and scaling people programs across the employee lifecycle in fast-moving, global technology companies.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills — able to partner effectively with executives, managers, and cross-functional teams.
Exceptional program and project management capability, with the ability to drive complex initiatives from concept to execution.
Analytical and systems-thinking mindset, comfortable using data, tooling, and process design to improve operational efficiency.
A passion for building clarity, culture, and connection in a rapidly evolving startup environment.
Even better…
Experience supporting or designing programs for global teams across multiple regions.
Familiarity with HR tools and platforms (HRIS, onboarding systems, performance tools, etc.).
Background in organizational development, employee experience, or Learning & Development.
Our values
Trust: We build trust with our customers with our accountability, empathy, quality, and responsiveness. We build trust in AI by making it more accessible, safe, and useful. We build trust with each other by showing up for each other professionally and personally, creating an environment that enables all of us to do our best work.
Flexible (unlimited) paid time off
Life insurance and disability benefits
Retirement plan dependent on country of employment
Parental leave
Fertility and family building benefits through Carrot
Free alphorn lessons
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