Program Manager, Employee Engagement

At Vanta, our mission is to secure the internet and protect consumer data. We believe that security should be monitored and verified continuously, and we empower companies to practice better security and prove it with ease. Vanta has a kind and talented team, and while some have prior security experience, many have been successful at Vanta without it. 

We’re looking for a Program Manager, Employee Engagement to own and scale our internal programs focused on employee engagement, leadership development, and operational excellence. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and is passionate about building programs that enable people to do their best work.

What you’ll do as a Program Manager at Vanta:

As the Program Manager, Employee Engagement, you’ll be responsible for designing, executing, and iterating on key initiatives that support and develop our teams, including:

• Awards & recognition programs: Own and manage GTM-specific awards and recognition programs that celebrate and drive employee engagement, ensuring Vanta remains a top-tier workplace.

• Quarterly business reviews (QBRs): Lead the planning and execution of QBRs for our GTM leadership team, including developing curriculum, coordinating stakeholders, and ensuring impactful programming.

• Learning & development (L&D) programs: Design and manage training programs for managers and individual contributors, including leadership development, skills training, and external certifications that upskill our teams.

• Stakeholder collaboration: Work cross-functionally with leadership, People Ops, and enablement teams to align programs with business needs and company goals.

• Operational excellence: Drive program efficiencies by implementing scalable processes, tracking key success metrics, and iterating based on data-driven insights and feedback.

How to be successful in this role:

• The ideal candidate is an operationally-minded program manager who excels at building and executing people-focused initiatives in a dynamic environment.

• 3+ years of program management experience in HR, Learning & Development, Sales/Revenue Operations, or a similar field.

• Experience managing awards & recognition programs, training initiatives, or leadership development programs within a fast-paced organization.

• Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously and drive results in an ambiguous, fast-moving environment.

• Excellent communication and facilitation skills—you’re comfortable working with senior leadership and driving cross-functional alignment.

• A data-driven mindset, with the ability to track and measure program effectiveness to drive continuous improvement.

• A passion for employee engagement and growth—you love creating opportunities for people to thrive in their roles.

What you can expect as a Vantan:

• Industry-competitive compensation

• 100% covered medical, dental, and vision benefits with dependents coverage

• 16 weeks fully-paid parental Leave for all new parents

• Health & wellness and remote workplace stipends

• Family planning benefits through Carrot Fertility

• 401(k) matching

• Flexible work hours and location

• Open PTO policy

• 11 paid holidays in the US

• Offices in SF, NYC, Dublin, and Sydney

To provide greater transparency to candidates, we share base pay ranges for all US-based job postings regardless of state. We set standard base pay ranges for all roles based on function, level, and country location, benchmarked against similar-stage growth companies. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors and may vary based on candidate location, skills, depth of work experience, and relevant licenses/credentials.

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At Vanta, we are committed to hiring diverse talent of different backgrounds and as such, it is important to us to provide an inclusive work environment for all. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender identity, age, religion, sexual orientation, veteran or disability status, or any other protected class. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage and welcome people of all backgrounds to apply.

About Vanta

We started in 2018, in the wake of several high-profile data breaches. Online security was only becoming more important, but we knew firsthand how hard it could be for fast-growing companies to invest the time and manpower it takes to build a solid security foundation. Vanta was inspired by a vision to restore trust in internet businesses by enabling companies to improve and prove their security.From our early days automating security monitoring for compliance standards like SOC 2, HIPAA and ISO 27001 to creating the world's leading Trust Management Platform, our vision remains unchanged. 

Now more than ever, making security continuous—not just a point-in-time check— is essential. Thousands of companies rely on Vanta to build, maintain and demonstrate their trust— all in a way that's real-time and transparent.