Senior Program Manager, People Experience

Foster City, California, United StatesHybridFull TimeSeniorPosted 2 months agoVisa sponsorship available

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Role summary

Zoox is seeking a Senior Program Manager for People Experience (PEx) to drive HR technology roadmaps and lead cross-functional programs. This strategic role focuses on implementing and optimizing HR systems like ServiceNow and Workday to support company growth and enhance crew experience. The ideal candidate will bridge business and IT, manage key initiatives, establish governance, and build a scalable technology foundation. This role is crucial for enabling efficient organizational growth and allowing the team to focus on its core mission of building autonomous mobility.

The Senior Program Manager for People Experience (PEx) is a key strategic role responsible for translating company goals into actionable technology roadmaps and leading complex, cross-functional programs. This individual will drive the implementation and optimization of critical HR systems like ServiceNow and Workday, ensuring Zoox can scale efficiently while maintaining a positive crew experience. By building a robust and scalable technology foundation and preparing for future AI-enabled operations, this role is critical to creating streamlined support functions that allow the entire organization to focus on its core mission.

In this role, you will...

You will lead complex, cross-functional HR technology programs from start to finish, translating strategic vision into executable roadmaps and ensuring projects are delivered on time and aligned with business needs.

You will act as the bridge between business and technology, working with leaders across People Experience (PEx), HR, and IT to optimize our core systems like ServiceNow and Workday.

You will drive key initiatives, including our ServiceNow Roadmap, managing everything from stakeholder engagement to risk mitigation to create a seamless employee experience.

You will establish clear governance and reporting frameworks, giving leaders the visibility they need to make informed decisions and keeping all teams aligned on goals and deliverables.

Your work is critical to Zoox's success; you will build the scalable technology foundation that enhances our crew experience and enables the entire organization to grow efficiently while focusing on its mission to build autonomous mobility.

Qualifications

8+ years of program management experience, with a focus on developing and implementing HR technology transformation programs.

Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional projects from planning to completion in a matrixed, fast-paced environment.

Deep functional expertise in HR technology, operations, and systems (such as ServiceNow or Workday), including implementations, data, and analytics.

A proven track record of influencing and communicating with senior leaders and stakeholders to drive decisions and report on program status and risks.

Bonus Qualifications

Experience with implementing AI or automation solutions within an HR or People Operations context.

Formal certification or significant experience in change management methodologies.

Familiarity with a broad range of HR, People, or Talent programs and processes, enabling a holistic approach to technology solutions.

About Zoox

Zoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. Sitting at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and design, Zoox aims to provide the next generation of mobility-as-a-service in urban environments. We’re looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team.

Accommodations

If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to accommodations@zoox.com or your assigned recruiter.

A Final Note:

You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Zoox, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.

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