People Programs Director

15+ years of experience driving operational excellence, leading end-to-end strategic change initiatives, and improving systems and processes across complex, matrixed organizations.
A proven ability to operate in ambiguity, adapt to shifting priorities, and architect solutions that integrate people, systems, and strategy.
Deep expertise in process optimization and continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Agile).
You view people systems as strategic levers for growth—not just HR functions.
Skilled at interpreting diverse data sources and translating them into compelling, insight-rich narratives that guide executive decision-making and inspire action.
Proven ability to partner with senior leaders, build influential partnerships, coach stakeholders, and facilitate adaptive change through co-creation, not top-down mandates.
Resourceful and purpose-driven, you approach challenges with creativity and a bias for experimentation and impact-oriented systems design.
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to foster trust, alignment, and momentum across functions.
A shared passion for and ability to demonstrate onX’s Company Values.
Permanent US work authorization is a condition of employment with onX.
Ability to travel at least quarterly and up to monthly for multiple days to a corporate office or other onX strategic location, such as a Basecamp.

Operationalize the Talent Strategy: Translate the high-level onX Talent Strategy into a concrete execution plan.
Partner with the Brand and PR teams to knit together our internal and external brand.
Develop and lead a cohesive internal communications strategy that makes leadership decisions visible and ensures our employee experience authentically reflects our brand promise.
Architect and implement a holistic ‘listening ecosystem.’
Capture and synthesize disparate data sources—including qualitative workshop feedback, HRIS data, and employee movement—to provide a predictive, real-time view of organizational health.
Pull insight from raw data and package into compelling narratives and actionable recommendations for senior leadership.
Partner with the Business Intelligence team to create dashboards that track progress against our key people objectives and tell the story of what’s happening within the company.
Lead end-to-end lifecycle of critical, cross-functional initiatives defined by our Way of Working blueprint.
Own the roadmap for the initiatives you lead and ensure they are well-integrated into the broader People Strategy, Operational Plan 1 (OP1), and long-range planning efforts.
Identify cultural and operational excellence and best practices across the business.
Drive change through facilitation and partnership, not top-down mandates.

Experience in internal communications, employee engagement, or people data and analytics.
Experience aligning internal culture with external brand.
Background in creative or operational project management within a people-focused function.