Guardant Health · 1 month ago
Senior People Programs Manager
Guardant Health is a leading precision oncology company focused on guarding wellness and giving every person more time free from cancer. The Senior People Programs Manager plays a critical role in ensuring efficient execution and operational excellence across People initiatives, partnering with various teams to drive engagement and performance.
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Responsibilities
Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and tracking tools to ensure all deliverables are completed on time and within scope
Support the launch and communication of cyclical People programs and events (e.g., performance reviews, talent calibration, engagement campaigns)
Partner with People Business Partners and Centers of Excellence (COEs) to ensure operational readiness and consistency in program delivery across functions
Build and maintain standardized templates, timelines, and documentation to streamline People program management
Identify opportunities to improve workflows, automate routine processes, and enhance efficiency across People operations
Manage shared tools, trackers, and dashboards that provide visibility into program milestones and outcomes
Support vendor coordination, budget tracking, and logistical management for People events or initiatives
Serve as the coordination hub between People, Finance, IT, and other corporate partners to ensure seamless program execution
Schedule, prepare, and facilitate program meetings, updates, and retrospectives, ensuring clear action items and accountability
Track dependencies and proactively flag risks or issues to People leadership
Partner with People Analytics and Systems teams to track participation, completion, and impact metrics for People programs
Compile program data and prepare regular status updates, reports, and dashboards for People and business leaders
Use insights from data and feedback to inform process improvements
Coordinate communication plans for People initiatives, ensuring clarity and alignment across the employee lifecycle
Support People Communications with content tracking, logistics, and timely dissemination of messages related to People programs
Provide coordination support for key People events (e.g., recognition programs, leadership sessions, or engagement activities)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required (or equivalent experience)
5–7+ years of experience in People operations, People program management, or project coordination
Demonstrated success managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
Strong organizational and project management skills with high attention to detail
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Project) and People tools such as Workday
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional coordination
Ability to manage timelines, stakeholders, and deliverables with minimal supervision
Process-driven, organized, and proactive with a focus on execution
Collaborative team player who enjoys supporting others and keeping projects moving forward
Solution-oriented problem solver who thrives in dynamic environments
Committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence
A background screening including criminal history is required for this role
Preferred
Project management training or certification (e.g., PMP, CAPM, or Agile) a plus
Experience coordinating large-scale People processes or programs preferred
Company
Guardant Health
Guardant Health is a precision oncology company that uses blood tests, data sets, and analytics to provide treatment to cancer patients.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.53BKey Investors
Baillie GiffordSoftBank Vision FundOrbiMed
2025-11-05Post Ipo Equity· $284.4M
2025-11-05Post Ipo Debt· $350M
2023-12-21Post Ipo Equity· $90.7M
Leadership Team
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2026-01-09
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