Nominal · 11 hours ago
People Programs Lead
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$150K/yr - $200K/yr
7+ years expNominal is building the software infrastructure powering advanced hardware systems, and they are seeking a People Programs Lead to support their growth. This role involves designing and executing core people programs that enhance team scaling, leadership development, and performance management.
Information TechnologySaaSSoftware
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Build and evolve Nominal’s talent management strategy to support rapid growth, including talent planning and internal career growth in our non-traditional, flat hierarchy
Partner with leaders on organizational design, role clarity, and team effectiveness as the company scales
Identify and address performance and capability gaps that could slow growth
Translate business priorities into scalable, high-impact people programs
Drive programs end-to-end, from strategy and design through rollout, adoption, and iteration
Operate with a builder mindset: move quickly, test, learn, and improve
Own performance management programs that set clear expectations, reward impact, and accelerate development
Ensure strong connections between goal setting, feedback, development, and advancement
Design and scale manager and leadership development programs that raise the bar for people leadership at Nominal
Equip leaders with the skills to manage growth, lead through change, and build high-performing teams
Set the learning and development strategy to build the skills and capabilities Nominal needs today and tomorrow
Balance speed and quality by leveraging a mix of internal programs, external partners, and self-directed learning
Own engagement programs and listening mechanisms that surface risks and opportunities as we scale
Partner across People + Talent to embed inclusive practices into hiring, performance, and development programs
Design programs that foster inclusion, belonging, and equitable growth
Qualification
Required
7–10+ years of experience building and scaling People Programs, Talent Management, Organizational Development, and Learning & Development
Experience building people programs in high-growth, startup and scale-up environments
Strong understanding of how people systems enable business growth and execution
Ability to design programs that are structured but not heavy, scalable but not bureaucratic
Strong partnership skills and comfort influencing senior leaders
Data-informed, pragmatic, and outcomes-oriented
Passion for building inclusive, high-performing teams in fast-moving environments
Benefits
100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision insurance (+ HSA contribution)
Unlimited PTO and sick leave
12 weeks parental leave
Wellness stipend
Professional Development Stipend
Fertility and family planning benefits through Carrot
Cell phone reimbursement
2x year company offsites
Free lunch, snacks, and coffee
Company
Nominal
Nominal modernizes your data infrastructure and provides real-time workflows that accelerate testing with confidence.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$102.5MKey Investors
Sequoia CapitalGeneral CatalystLux Capital
2025-06-12Series B· $75M
2024-04-22Series A· $20M
2024-04-22Seed· $7.5M
Recent News
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