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Program Manager

Global Technical Talent, an Inc. 5000 Company
Oakland, CA Contractor
POSTED ON 4/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/7/2026

Program Manager (Principal, People Insights & Coworker Listening Strategy)Alternate Job Titles:
  • Principal People Insights Leader
  • Employee Experience (EX) Strategy Lead
  • Voice of the Employee (VoE) Program Manager
  • Organizational Culture & Listening Strategy Director
  • People Analytics & Executive Communications Lead
Location & Work ModelOakland, California
Hybrid - Required onsite at Oakland office based on business needs
Important: Only candidates local to the Bay Area / Oakland will be considered.A company-issued laptop will be provided. Any additional equipment must be supplied by the vendor. With prior manager approval, a pre-determined monthly amount for cell phone and internet may be expensed.Contract DetailsPosition Type: Contract
Contract Duration: 12 Months
Start: As Soon As Possible
Pay Rate: $90 - $100 per hour
Schedule: Monday-Friday, Core Business Hours
About the OpportunityWe are seeking a strategic and executive-facing Program Manager to lead enterprise-wide People Insights and Coworker Listening Strategy initiatives. This role will drive Voice of the Employee (VoE) programs, align coworker and customer insights (CX2), and translate listening into measurable cultural transformation.The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in executive communications, industrial/organizational psychology, strategic listening frameworks, and enterprise survey strategy.Department OverviewThe Organizational Culture team drives the Coworker at the Heart (CATH) strategy—aligning behaviors, competencies, and execution across the enterprise. Key focus areas include:
  • People: Developing coworkers and leaders to reach their full potential
  • Safety: Ensuring safe and effective work practices
  • Lean: Improving operational efficiency and eliminating waste
  • Place: Creating work environments where people thrive
These initiatives support enterprise-wide cultural alignment, continuous improvement, and leadership excellence.Position SummaryThe Principal, People Insights & Coworker Listening Strategy serves as the enterprise leader for:
  • CX2 (Coworker × Customer Experience) initiatives
  • Voice of the Coworker (VoC) programs
  • Enterprise survey strategy tied to the CEO scorecard
This role defines listening system standards, oversees vendor partnerships, and leads end-to-end survey strategy—from design and deployment to results activation and executive reporting.You will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, translating workforce insights into strategic actions that drive measurable progress.Key ResponsibilitiesEnterprise Listening Strategy & Execution
  • Own strategy and governance of enterprise listening ecosystem (Annual Survey, Pulse/Heartbeat, Always On, Moments that Matter)
  • Align coworker and customer listening to deliver integrated insights
  • Define operational standards for survey deployment and activation
Executive Communications & Strategic Activation
  • Translate survey feedback into executive-ready dashboards and action frameworks
  • Develop post-survey toolkits, action guides, and engagement planning templates
  • Drive measurement frameworks to track listening-to-action progress
Vendor & Program Management
  • Manage vendor partnerships (e.g., Medallia), including scoping, contracts, and performance oversight
  • Lead survey design, testing, deployment, and communications
  • Ensure alignment with enterprise values, branding, and cultural priorities
Consulting & Stakeholder Partnership
  • Serve as strategic advisor to senior leaders and HR Business Partners
  • Partner across EX, CX, DEIB, and enterprise culture strategy
  • Drive continuous improvement of listening processes and workflows
Required QualificationsEducation & Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, Data Analytics, Business, or related field
  • 8 years of experience in employee listening, people analytics, EX/CX strategy, or organizational effectiveness
  • Proven experience leading large-scale enterprise survey programs
  • Experience managing enterprise-level vendor partnerships
Technical & Strategic Skills
  • Expertise in survey design (qualitative & quantitative methodologies)
  • High proficiency in tools such as Medallia, Qualtrics, Power BI, or Tableau
  • Strong strategic planning and roadmap development capabilities
  • Ability to translate data into actionable executive insights
Leadership & Communication
  • Exceptional executive communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders
  • Strong partnership experience with HR Business Partners
  • Ability to move organizations from listening → action → measurable progress
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master’s degree in related field
  • Background in Industrial/Organizational Psychology
  • Experience in change management or continuous improvement environments
  • Familiarity with Lean and Agile methodologies
  • Experience in unionized or operationally complex organizations
Performance Expectations
  • Measurable impact on CEO scorecard-related survey initiatives
  • Improved listening system maturity and activation outcomes
  • Increased stakeholder engagement and executive adoption
  • Demonstrated progress from survey insights to action
BenefitsMedical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
401k Retirement Fund
About The CompanyLeading natural gas and electric energy company serving millions of customers across the United States. Offers reliable energy delivery and a positive work environment. Join our team and make a difference in your community.About GTTGTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American owned company in Alaska. As a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation, we highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, financial services, and technology companies, along with some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies across the US and Canada. We look forward to helping you land your next great career opportunity!Job Number: 26-01560   #gttjobs

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