Sr. Program Manager, Hiring Strategy & Governance

About the role

Through groundbreaking technology and a commitment to stellar experiences for drivers and dealers alike, Cox Automotive employees are transforming the way the wo

Responsibilities

• Hiring Governance & Program Leadership
• Own and evolve hiring forecasting, governance frameworks, leadership approvals, intake standards, and approval guardrails.
• Define and document clear ownership boundaries between governance and operational execution.
• Facilitate cross-functional forums to review demand, trends, risks, and constraints.
• Surface systemic issues and recommend data-backed improvements.
• Early Career & Internal Talent Programs
• Own governance and annual planning for Early Career and intern programs.
• Partner with Talent, Finance, HR, and Engineering leaders on approvals, capacity planning, and conversion strategy.
• Define decision criteria and resolution paths for non-standard scenarios.
• Align Internal Mobility initiatives with hiring governance and workforce constraints.
• Forecasting, Analytics & Change Enablement
• Lead portfolio-level hiring and headcount forecasting in partnership with Finance and Engineering Operations.
• Produce executive-ready insights on hiring trends, risks, and outcomes.
• Design and maintain hiring playbooks, documentation, and change enablement materials.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline, and 4 years' experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master's degree and 2 years' experience; a Ph.D. and up to 1 year of experience; or 8 years 'experience in a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in program management, business operations, workforce planning, or HR-related roles.
• Proven success leading cross-functional programs with senior stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable operating in ambiguity and influencing without authority.
• Preferred
• Experience with enterprise-scale hiring or early career programs.
• Demonstrated ability to design governance models separate from tactical execution.
• Drug Testing

Benefits

Additional Information

Company Cox Automotive - USA Job Family Group Business Operations Job Profile Sr Project / Program Manager Management Level Individual Contributor Flexible Work Option Hybrid - Ability to work remotely part of the week Travel % Yes, 5% of the time Work Shift Day

Your Match

How well this role fits your profile.

Company Intel

What employees say

Worked at Cox Automotive? Share your experience