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This job is with Braze, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.
At Braze, we have found our people. We’re a genuinely approachable, exceptionally kind, and intensely passionate crew.
We seek to ignite that passion by setting high standards, championing teamwork, and creating work-life harmony as we collectively navigate rapid growth on a global scale while striving for greater equity and opportunity – inside and outside our organization.
To flourish here, you must be prepared to set a high bar for yourself and those around you. There is always a way to contribute: Acting with autonomy, having accountability and being open to new perspectives are essential to our continued success. Our deep curiosity to learn and our eagerness to share diverse passions with others gives us balance and injects a one-of-a-kind vibrancy into our culture.
If you are driven to solve exhilarating challenges and have a bias toward action in the face of change, you will be empowered to make a real impact here, with a sharp and passionate team at your back. If Braze sounds like a place where you can thrive, we can’t wait to meet you.
The People Programs Lead will play a critical role in supporting the success of the People Team by leveraging superior organizational and communication skills to manage People Team projects, develop project plans, manage stakeholders, and facilitate effective collaboration across teams and regions. This position will report to the leader of our People Program Management (PMO) team.
What You’ll Do
What We Offer
Details of these benefits plan will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment. Benefits may vary by location—find out more here.
From offering comprehensive benefits to fostering flexible environments, we’ve got you covered so you can prioritize work-life harmony.
Braze is a leading customer engagement platform that powers lasting connections between consumers and brands they love. Braze allows any marketer to collect and take action on any amount of data from any source, so they can creatively engage with customers in real time, across channels from one platform. From cross-channel messaging and journey orchestration to Al-powered experimentation and optimization, Braze enables companies to build and maintain absolutely engaging relationships with their customers that foster growth and loyalty.
Braze is proudly certified as a Great Place to Work® in the U.S., the UK and Singapore. In 2024, we ranked #3 on Great Place to Work UK’s Best Workplaces (Large), #3 on Fortune Best Workplaces for Parents (Small and Medium), #13 on Great Place to Work UK’s Best Workplaces for Development (Large), #14 on Great Place to Work UK’s Best Workplaces for Wellbeing (Large), #14 on Fortune Best Workplaces in Technology (Small and Medium), #26 in Great Place to Work UK’s Best Workplaces for Women (Large), #31 in Fortune Best Workplaces (Medium), and #37 in Fortune Best Workplaces for Women.
We were also featured in the Top 10% of US News & World Best Companies to Work For, Top 100 Great Place to Work UK’s Best Workplaces in Europe (Medium), and in Built In’s Best Places to Work.
You’ll find many of us at headquarters in New York City or around the world in Austin, Berlin, Bucharest, Chicago, Dubai, Jakarta, London, Paris, San Francisco, Singapore, São Paulo, Seoul, Sydney and Tokyo – not to mention our employees in nearly 50 remote locations.
BRAZE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
At Braze, we strive to create equitable growth and opportunities inside and outside the organization.
Building meaningful connections is at the heart of everything we do, and that includes our recruiting practices. We're committed to offering all candidates a fair, accessible, and inclusive experience – regardless of age, color, disability, gender identity, marital status, maternity, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran. When applying and interviewing with Braze, we want you to feel comfortable showcasing what makes you you.
We know that sometimes different circumstances can lead talented people to hesitate to apply for a role unless they meet 100% of the criteria. If this sounds familiar, we encourage you to apply, as we’d love to meet you.
Please see our Candidate Privacy Policy for more information on how Braze processes your personal information during the recruitment process and, if applicable based on your location, how you can exercise any privacy rights.
At Braze, we have found our people. We’re a genuinely approachable, exceptionally kind, and intensely passionate crew.
We seek to ignite that passion by setting high standards, championing teamwork, and creating work-life harmony as we collectively navigate rapid growth on a global scale while striving for greater equity and opportunity – inside and outside our organization.
To flourish here, you must be prepared to set a high bar for yourself and those around you. There is always a way to contribute: Acting with autonomy, having accountability and being open to new perspectives are essential to our continued success. Our deep curiosity to learn and our eagerness to share diverse passions with others gives us balance and injects a one-of-a-kind vibrancy into our culture.
If you are driven to solve exhilarating challenges and have a bias toward action in the face of change, you will be empowered to make a real impact here, with a sharp and passionate team at your back. If Braze sounds like a place where you can thrive, we can’t wait to meet you.
The People Programs Lead will play a critical role in supporting the success of the People Team by leveraging superior organizational and communication skills to manage People Team projects, develop project plans, manage stakeholders, and facilitate effective collaboration across teams and regions. This position will report to the leader of our People Program Management (PMO) team.
What You’ll Do
- Serve as Project Manager on People Team and Braze initiatives by organizing project teams, determining scope, tasks, and timelines, monitoring and reporting project progress, and reporting key metrics to stakeholders.
- Coordinate and collaborate with People team members across all Braze global locations to plan, execute, and communicate department initiatives.
- Define and implement standardized project management methodologies, templates, and tools across the People team.
- Monitor and analyze the performance of multiple projects simultaneously, identifying potential risks and opportunities for improvement.
- Regularly review department processes with an eye for continuous improvement and suggest and implement automation and process optimization.
- Communicate openly with members of the People Team and cross-functional teams at all levels of the organization, including senior management.
- Build strong People Team and cross-functional partnerships, including other Project Management professionals, and leverage those relationships to reach team goals.
- Collect and analyze data and interpret trends to identify areas for improvement.
- Use project management tools, including Jira and Asana, and best practices to streamline and organize processes.
- Serve as a core member of a collaborative PMO team to oversee and support department-wide events and programs including company-wide OKRs, department-wide meetings, and special events.
- A professional with experience leading multiple projects simultaneously with strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Jira experience strongly preferred.
- Transparent: You believe in open and honest communication, you share progress updates openly with stakeholders to ensure everyone is on the same page. You have top-notch written and verbal communication skills.
- Collaborator: You know that the best solutions come when diverse perspectives work together to get there. You listen and connect dots to ensure the best possible results.
- Organized: You approach work in a structured and methodical manner. You pay attention to details and pride yourself on maintaining a high level of accuracy. You share best practices with the team to ensure everyone is operating efficiently.
- Continuous Learner: You are committed to learning and growing. You understand that continuously reviewing and refining our processes and resources make us as effective and efficient as possible and you share learnings broadly.
- Accountable: You are a problem solver and you take ownership of your tasks and responsibilities to ensure we meet goals and deliver results.
What We Offer
Details of these benefits plan will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment. Benefits may vary by location—find out more here.
From offering comprehensive benefits to fostering flexible environments, we’ve got you covered so you can prioritize work-life harmony.
- Competitive compensation that may include equity
- Retirement and Employee Stock Purchase Plans
- Flexible paid time off
- Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental, vision, life, and disability
- Family services that include fertility benefits and equal paid parental leave
- Professional development supported by formal career pathing, learning platforms, and tuition reimbursement
- Community engagement opportunities throughout the year, including an annual company wide Volunteer Week
- Employee Resource Groups that provide supportive communities within Braze
- Collaborative, transparent, and fun culture recognized as a Great Place to Work®
Braze is a leading customer engagement platform that powers lasting connections between consumers and brands they love. Braze allows any marketer to collect and take action on any amount of data from any source, so they can creatively engage with customers in real time, across channels from one platform. From cross-channel messaging and journey orchestration to Al-powered experimentation and optimization, Braze enables companies to build and maintain absolutely engaging relationships with their customers that foster growth and loyalty.
Braze is proudly certified as a Great Place to Work® in the U.S., the UK and Singapore. In 2024, we ranked #3 on Great Place to Work UK’s Best Workplaces (Large), #3 on Fortune Best Workplaces for Parents (Small and Medium), #13 on Great Place to Work UK’s Best Workplaces for Development (Large), #14 on Great Place to Work UK’s Best Workplaces for Wellbeing (Large), #14 on Fortune Best Workplaces in Technology (Small and Medium), #26 in Great Place to Work UK’s Best Workplaces for Women (Large), #31 in Fortune Best Workplaces (Medium), and #37 in Fortune Best Workplaces for Women.
We were also featured in the Top 10% of US News & World Best Companies to Work For, Top 100 Great Place to Work UK’s Best Workplaces in Europe (Medium), and in Built In’s Best Places to Work.
You’ll find many of us at headquarters in New York City or around the world in Austin, Berlin, Bucharest, Chicago, Dubai, Jakarta, London, Paris, San Francisco, Singapore, São Paulo, Seoul, Sydney and Tokyo – not to mention our employees in nearly 50 remote locations.
BRAZE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
At Braze, we strive to create equitable growth and opportunities inside and outside the organization.
Building meaningful connections is at the heart of everything we do, and that includes our recruiting practices. We're committed to offering all candidates a fair, accessible, and inclusive experience – regardless of age, color, disability, gender identity, marital status, maternity, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran. When applying and interviewing with Braze, we want you to feel comfortable showcasing what makes you you.
We know that sometimes different circumstances can lead talented people to hesitate to apply for a role unless they meet 100% of the criteria. If this sounds familiar, we encourage you to apply, as we’d love to meet you.
Please see our Candidate Privacy Policy for more information on how Braze processes your personal information during the recruitment process and, if applicable based on your location, how you can exercise any privacy rights.
Salary : $97,200 - $120,000
