CarGurus · 1 day ago
Senior Manager, Strategic Talent Programs & Planning
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$141K/yr - $176K/yr
7+ years expCarGurus is the largest and fastest-growing automotive marketplace, committed to innovation and a people-first culture. The Senior Manager, People Strategy & Talent Management Programs & Planning will lead talent management initiatives and ensure effective execution of people strategy operations across the organization.
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Responsibilities
Lead the planning and execution of major People Strategy initiatives, including organizational design, restructuring, and talent management programs
Serve as a central program management partner across People Strategy, ensuring accountability, clear ownership, and consistent progress across initiatives
Establish project management frameworks, timelines, and governance to ensure effective delivery of complex, cross-functional work
Serve as the primary leader for Lattice and other talent management platforms
Lead a team through the end-to-end planning and execution of talent management programs (e.g., performance cycles, goal setting, feedback, development initiatives)
Own the design, strategy, and implementation of all talent programs while balancing input from People Strategists, Talent Management team, People Development and other stakeholders
Partner with our Communications team to drive communication planning and execution for talent management initiatives, ensuring clarity, consistency, and strong employee and leader engagement
Partner with People Analytics and Systems teams to track participation, completion, and impact metrics, using insights to continuously improve programs
In partnership with our Operations team, oversee and optimize operational processes across the employee lifecycle, from hire through termination
Partner closely with Finance, Payroll, Legal, and other key stakeholders to ensure seamless execution of employee changes and compliance with policies and regulations
Act as a core operational partner and SME to the People Strategy team, ensuring strategists and COEs are well supported and able to focus on high-impact work
Identify and implement opportunities for automation, standardization, and process improvements to increase efficiency and scalability
Collaborate with Data and Analytics teams to ensure accurate coding, tracking, and reporting of employee changes, exits, and related data
Qualification
Required
7+ years of experience in People Strategy, HR Program Management, Talent Management, or related roles
Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional programs in a fast-paced or scaling organization
Proven ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution and attention to detail
Excellent project management, stakeholder management, and communication skills
Data-informed mindset with experience partnering with Analytics or Systems teams to measure impact and improve outcomes
Preferred
Strong experience owning and administering talent management platforms (Lattice experience preferred)
Benefits
Equity for all employees
Career development and corporate giving programs
Employee resource groups (ERGs) and communities
Flexible hybrid model
Robust time off policies
Daily free lunch
New car discount
Meditation and fitness apps
Commuting cost coverage
Company
CarGurus
CarGurus is an online automotive destination that assists users in contacting sellers and comparing local listings for new and used cars.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.75M2022-08-11Post Ipo Secondary
2017-10-11IPO
2017-08-16Series A· $1.75M
Leadership Team
Jason Trevisan
Chief Executive Officer
Ben Kasdon
Vice President, Product
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