Manager, People Programs

Upstart

. Lead planning and delivery of mid-year and year-end performance review cycles .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $138,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading complex People programs and organizational change initiatives, with a strong focus on cross-functional collaboration, program management, and data-driven decision-making. Proficient in translating executive direction into actionable workplans and fostering accountability across diverse teams.

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People Program ManagementCross-Functional Program LeadershipData-Driven Decision MakingStrong Communication SkillsOrganizational Change Management

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Hard Skills

Program ManagementPerformance Review CyclesSurvey ReadinessAction-Planning LogisticsStakeholder ManagementQuantitative Data AnalysisQualitative Data AnalysisIntegrated WorkplansAI AdoptionEmployee Experience

Soft Skills

Influencing Without AuthorityClear CommunicationAccountability CreationTeam CollaborationHands-On Working Style

Industry Keywords

People AnalyticsInternal CommunicationsLearning and DevelopmentChange ManagementEnterprise Program Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead planning and delivery of mid-year and year-end performance review cycles
Coordinate timelines, systems readiness, communications, stakeholder inputs, launch activities, and cross-functional dependencies
Manage the Pulse program with People Analytics, HRBPs, and senior leaders
Coordinate survey readiness, launch, response tracking, results distribution, action-planning logistics, and follow-through
Serve as central program manager for AI Acceleration
Translate executive direction into coordinated workstreams, milestones, decision points, and measurable progress
Partner with Internal Communications, Learning and Development, Technology, and the broader People Team on AI adoption, communications, enablement, experimentation, and change management
Create integrated program plans and operating rhythms
Continuously improve systems, playbooks, and processes using employee feedback, program data, and lessons learned
Support additional high-priority, nontechnical People programs as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

6+ years of experience in People or HR programs, employee experience, enterprise program management, organizational change, internal communications, or a related field
Experience leading complex, cross-functional programs with multiple workstreams, dependencies, milestones, and stakeholders
Experience managing at least one enterprise People program
Ability to translate broad direction into integrated workplans, clear ownership, decision points, and coordinated execution
Experience using quantitative and qualitative data to measure program effectiveness and inform improvements
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including clear, concise, executive-ready updates and recommendations
Ability to influence without formal authority and create accountability across teams, functions, and levels
Hands-on working style and willingness to own strategic coordination and detailed final-mile execution
Team operates on East/West coast time zones

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation, including base pay, bonus opportunities, and annual equity grants that vest quarterly
401(k) or Group Retirement Savings Plan with a company match of $2 for every $1 contributed, up to $15,000 annually (USD in the US, CAD in Canada)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with discounted stock purchase options for eligible employees (US only)
Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, vision, and wellness resources for US employees, plus supplemental health coverage for Canada
Health Savings Account contributions for eligible plans (US only)
Life insurance and disability coverage
Paid time off, sick leave, and company holidays
Paid family and parental leave
Family-centered benefits supporting fertility, parenthood, and caregiving
Employee Assistance Program offering mental health support and life-centered resources
Financial planning tools and financial concierge service (US only)
Annual wellness allowance
Annual productivity allowance
Team events, all-company updates, and employee resource groups (ERGs)
Catered lunches and fully stocked micro-kitchens when working from offices in the Bay Area, Austin, Columbus, and New York City