People Programs Manager
You'll own and scale Wave's people programs, making sure rotators are set up for success, interns have a meaningful experience, and employees on assignment are thriving. You'll manage end-to-end cohort management, oversee the intern lifecycle, support employees on short and long term assignments, and continuously improve program design based on feedback and data.
Responsibilities
- Run end-to-end cohort management for the Cross-Departmental Rotation Program across SN, CI, The Gambia, and new markets
- Manage the full cycle - role canvassing, applications, interviews, onboarding, monthly check-ins, evaluations, and outcomes
- Maintain scoring consistency and fairness across cohorts
- Continuously improve the program based on feedback and data
- Own the Undergraduate Internship Program across Opcos - from department liaison and hiring, through onboarding, guardian management, and offboarding
- Make the intern experience immersive, structured, and worthwhile
- Track and report on productivity impact and intern feedback
- Help make STA and LTA assignments appealing - from offer alignment and benefits, to deployment logistics and check-ins
- Work with People Partners to ensure employees on assignment are properly supported and policies are applied consistently across markets
- Flag gaps, edge cases or policy questions early and propose solutions
- Keep program guidelines current and documented
- Identify new program opportunities and own the expansion of existing programs
- Run design review sessions with stakeholders to stress-test program changes before they go live
- Partner with Employer Branding and Talent to amplify programs
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a HRBP, Project Management or Recruiting role - ideally with exposure to projects or programs
- Great interpersonal skills - can engage senior leadership and understands cultural dynamics
- Clear, direct communicator - written and verbal
- Structure and follow through - you close loops and know where everything stands at any given time
- Comfortable with ambiguity
- Fluency in English and French is a strong requirement
- Based in one of Wave's operating markets