VARITE INC · 12 hours ago
Senior Program Manager
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$40/hr - $49.29/hr
8+ years expVARITE INC is seeking a Senior Program Manager who will blend organizational change management with employee engagement and internal communications. This role focuses on driving adoption of key initiatives while ensuring team morale and connection through effective communication and engagement strategies.
Information Technology & Services
Responsibilities
Lead change strategy and execution for priority initiatives, including readiness, adoption, reinforcement, and measurement
Build and scale a simple, repeatable change framework leaders can use consistently
Strengthen executive sponsorship: align leaders on narrative, behaviors, and communication cadence
Create practical enablement (toolkits, talking points, FAQs, manager guides) that makes change easier to lead locally
Identify risks and resistance early; design mitigations, feedback loops, and reinforcement plans
Develop clear, compelling messaging that connects strategy to day-to-day work
Own communication planning for program rollouts
Draft and orchestrate executive communications (updates, all-hands content, and more)
Translate complexity into 'what this means for me' guidance for employees and people managers
Design and run engagement rhythms that improve morale and connection (recognition moments, celebrations, community rituals)
Create lightweight programs that help the team feel recognized (e.g., team shout-outs, wins of the week, milestones/birthdays, team traditions)
Launch and sustain grassroots community initiatives (e.g., interest groups like a Thursday run club) that build belonging
Partner with managers to strengthen team health, psychological safety, and connection during periods of change
Maintain an ongoing 'pulse' of the org: gather sentiment via surveys, listening sessions, office hours, and other feedback channels
Analyze engagement and adoption signals: translate insights into recommendations and action plans
Share concise, actionable readouts to leaders and stakeholders to inform decisions and improve follow-through
Qualification
Required
Proven track record leading complex change programs with measurable adoption outcomes
Strong executive communications skills (clear writer, strong narrative builder)
Experience designing engagement rituals/programs that strengthen morale and connection
Comfort operating in ambiguity, influencing without authority, and managing multiple workstreams
"Roll-up-your-sleeves” operator who can build assets and run programs end-to-end
8–12+ years in change management, internal communications, employee engagement, or related roles (or equivalent experience)
Preferred
Program Management certification
Prosci/ACMP or similar change management training/certification
Experience in fast-paced, start-up like, matrixed environments with frequent org evolution
Experience with engagement measurement tools (pulse surveys, adoption metrics, comms analytics)
Company
VARITE INC
VARITE has a definite spirit.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Adarsh Katyal
President & CEO
Sue Patel Arora
Vice President Of Strategic Partnerships
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