Aurora · 15 hours ago
Senior Manager, People Programs
San Francisco, California
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$147K/yr - $238K/yr
8+ years expAurora is dedicated to delivering self-driving technology safely and efficiently. They are seeking a Senior Manager, People Programs to lead their Program Management team, driving critical initiatives and fostering a culture of accountability within the People Organization.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesElectric VehicleTransportation
Responsibilities
Lead, coach, and develop a team of high performing Program Managers
Partner with People Leadership to determine which initiatives get resourced
Translate loose concepts and business problems into thoughtful solutions and program plans
Define the methodologies, tools, and reporting cadences that allow the People Team to move fast and execute with excellence
Serve as a point of contact for Aurora’s senior leadership regarding People initiatives
Oversee change management and communications for People Program changes across the company
Strategically partner with business leaders and cross-functional partners to ensure stakeholders and People Programs are aligned across functions
Increase the effectiveness of the PM team and the People Team at large by removing blockers, streamlining processes, and measuring the effectiveness and efficiency of our People Programs
Qualification
Required
Typically 8-10+ years of experience in program management - in HR highly preferred, with at least 3+ years specifically managing a team of PMs in a high-growth tech environment or top-tier consulting firm
The ability to see the 'big picture.' You can connect a Culture initiative to a Compensation cycle to a Recruiting milestone, understanding the dependencies across the entire talent lifecycle
You don't just thrive in chaos; you are an architect who builds the structures that resolve it for others
You possess a deep comfort with HR analytics and systems (Workday, Greenhouse) and use data to defend your team's priorities and measure program ROI
You take more pride in your team's successful delivery than your own. You are adept at identifying talent, stretching your direct reports, and building a resilient team culture
Benefits
Annual bonus
Equity compensation
Benefits
Company
Aurora
Aurora is building self-driving technology to operate multiple vehicle types, from freight-hauling trucks to ride-hailing passenger ones.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.19BKey Investors
UberSequoia Capital
2024-08-01Post Ipo Equity· $483M
2023-07-19Post Ipo Equity· $820M
2021-11-04Post Ipo Equity· $1.8B
Leadership Team
Chris Urmson
CEO and co-founder
Sterling Anderson
Co-Founder & CPO
Recent News
2025-12-24
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