NEW JOB OPENING
PROGRAM MANAGER
IN Oakland, CA, USA!

 

Date Posted: 02/11/2026
Hiring Organization: Rose International
Position Number: 496879
Industry: Utility
Job Title: Program Manager
Job Location: Oakland, CA, USA, 94612
Work Model: Hybrid
Work Model Details: Hybrid And Required At Oakland Office Per Business
Employment Type: Temporary
FT/PT: Full-Time
Estimated Duration (In months): 13
Min Hourly Rate($): 90.00
Max Hourly Rate($): 95.00
Must Have Skills/Attributes: Analytics, PowerBI, Tableau, Verbal Communication, Written Communication
Experience Desired: experience in employee listening, people analytics, EX/CX strategy, or organizational effectiveness (8+ yrs); experience leading large-scale enterprise survey programs and vendor partnerships (5+ yrs); Expertise in survey design, deployment, and analysis, including qualitative and quantitative methodo (5+ yrs); proficiency with survey and visualization tools (e.g., Medallia, Qualtrics, Power BI, Tableau) (5+ yrs)
Required Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree

**C2C is not available**

 

Job Description
Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, Data Analytics, Business, or related field.



TOP THINGS LOOKING FOR:

• Strategic Listening to Drive Culture “Voice of the Employee”.

• Executive Communications, Strategic Planning | Roadmapping Surveys | Driving from Listening to Actioning – measuring progress and driving stakeholders



TOP SKILL SETS LOOKING FOR:

• Executive Communications, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Partnering with HR Business Partners



Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, Data Analytics, Business, or related field

• 8+ years of experience in employee listening, people analytics, EX/CX strategy, or organizational effectiveness

• Demonstrated experience leading large-scale enterprise survey programs and vendor partnerships

• Expertise in survey design, deployment, and analysis, including qualitative and quantitative methodologies

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to influence at the executive level

• High proficiency with survey and visualization tools (e.g., Medallia, Qualtrics, Power BI, Tableau)



Desired:

• Master’s degree in a related field

• Background in change management, continuous improvement, or customer experience

• Experience operating within unionized or operationally complex organizations

• Familiarity with Lean and Agile methodologies for service and insight delivery



Department Overview

The Organizational Culture team drives Client Coworker at the Heart (CATH) strategy—unlocking alignment between behaviors, competencies, and execution. Through enterprise-wide initiatives focused on enhancing the coworker journey from hire to retire, the team supports efforts to:



• People: Develop coworkers and leaders to reach their full potential

• Safety: Ensure safe and effective work practices

• Lean: Improve operational efficiency and eliminate waste

• Place: Create work environments that enable people to thrive



These efforts collectively reinforce Client purpose and values, equipping coworkers at every level to lead with clarity, deliver results, and create a culture of excellence rooted in continuous improvement and engagement.



Position Summary

The Principal, People Insights & Coworker Listening Strategy is the enterprise leader of Client CX² initiative (Coworker × Customer Experience), Voice of the Coworker (VoC) programs, and all survey-based cultural measurement tied to Client CEO scorecard. This role defines and operationalizes Client listening system standards, oversees vendor partnerships, and drives end-to-end survey strategy—from concept to implementation to results activation. The Principal partners across the business to deliver insights that inform executive decisions, drive continuous improvement, and enable cultural transformation at scale.



Job Responsibilities

• Own strategy, standards, and execution of Client coworker listening ecosystem, including Joy Annual Survey, Pulse (Heartbeat), Always On, and Moments that Matter

• Serve as the enterprise lead for CX², aligning coworker and customer listening to drive integrated insights and impact

• Manage all vendor partnerships (e.g., Medallia), including scoping, contracting, delivery oversight, and continuous performance evaluation

• Lead design, testing, deployment, and communications for all enterprise survey programs, ensuring consistency in voice, branding, and alignment with Client values

• Translate feedback into executive-ready dashboards, visual management tools, and action frameworks

• Manage continuous improvement of all listening-related workflows, standards, and support processes

• Own end-to-end consulting, design, deployment, and data delivery for all CEO scorecard-related survey initiatives

• Develop and deliver post-survey leadership enablement tools and communications—including results toolkits, action guides, and engagement planning templates

• Serve as strategic advisor to senior leaders on the interpretation and activation of people data across the enterprise

• Champion alignment between coworker experience (EX), customer experience (CX), DEIB, and Client True North culture strategy
  • **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**

  • **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**


 

Benefits:
For information and details on employment benefits offered with this position, please visit here. Should you have any questions/concerns, please contact our HR Department via our secure website.

California Pay Equity:
For information and details on pay equity laws in California, please visit the State of California Department of Industrial Relations' website here.

Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.

If you need assistance in completing this application, or during any phase of the application, interview, hiring, or employment process, whether due to a disability or otherwise, please contact our HR Department.

Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).

 

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About Rose

  • Founded in 1993
  • Office Locations Across the U.S.
  • 150+ Clients: Corporations and Government Agencies
  • Employee Oriented Company
  • Challenging Assignments Across the U.S.
  • Continuous Professional Development

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