Your Opportunity at ARC’TERYX:
As the Program Manager, People Enablement Operations you will be responsible for executing department-wide People, Culture and Transformation planning, operations and corporate services. This role is pivotal in facilitating alignment between the department’s long-term strategic goals with daily business priorities, through managing core rhythms, including quarterly and annual planning, budgeting workflows, and reporting cycles.
This is an opportunity to shape how People Enablement supports enterprise priorities at scale, delivering innovation, consistency, and operational excellence. Your experience in strategic planning and corporate services, combined with strong collaboration and communication skills, will enable you to deliver key services to our regional and global partners.
This role is primarily based out of our North Vancouver office and is open to hybrid remote work. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada.
Meet Your Future Team:
The Global People Enablement and Experience team leads business management, strategic planning, project management, corporate services, employee experiences and events. Through strategic operations, thoughtful experiences, and meaningful activations in our spaces, we create the conditions for teams to thrive.
Global People Enablement & Experience is the conduit between People, Culture & Transformation and our cross-company partners - enabling growth, scaling our capabilities and activating our culture to achieve our business goals.
If you were the Program Manager, People Enablement Operations, here are some of the core activities you would be doing:
Facilitating strategic planning processes for People, Culture & Transformation, ensuring alignment with enterprise priorities and long-term business objectives
Managing planning rhythms, checkpoints, and reporting requirements to monitor progress against strategic goals
Driving continuous improvement in planning processes, tools, and practices to enhance efficiency, transparency, and impact
Leading and managing budgeting workflows for People, Culture & Transformation, ensuring alignment with cross-functional teams
Partnering with Global People Enablement & Experience members to gather inputs, validate assumptions, and consolidate inputs into operating budgets
Overseeing a portfolio of corporate services which will change and evolve with business needs
Managing business rhythms that enable the PC&T department to meet its weekly, monthly and long-term objectives
Leading and communicating effectively with partners, including cross-functional teams and external agencies to ensure visibility, engagement, reporting and on-going alignment
Championing process innovation and optimization within the People Enablement team to continuously evolve operational practices, tools, process and workflow
Managing assigned end-to-end PC&T projects by owning the intake process, including managing briefs, coordination of timelines across all stakeholders, and facilitating execution through to delivery
Building and maintaining relationships with key partners across the department, organization and externals
Other duties as required
Here are some of the things you could be working on in the future:
Managing new initiatives in support of our Global/Regional Operating Model
Leading larger projects and new services as part of our longer-term roadmap
Are you our next Program Manager, People Enablement Operations?
You have 5-7 years of experience in developing, managing strategic planning programs/workflows and building/delivering corporate services in a scaling business
You have experience in agency/vendor management and in leading the development and execution of project briefs
You have experience in People and Culture related services such as people operations, learning & development, total rewards, people analytics, talent management, systems and/or operations in a global business landscape
You have strong PPT skills, with experience designing and delivering PPT presentations to executives
You have experience in developing and executing annual strategic plans
You have a relentless attention to detail and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks to meet deadlines
You have strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to provide insights and guide work across the department and business
You have the ability to influence and guide without direct control
You are proficient in creating, organizing and leading efficient and effective workflows
You have advanced experience using project management platforms and tools (Monday.com, Smartsheet, Miro, SharePoint, etc.)
You can collaborate cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment to drive results
You are capable of finding simple, scalable solutions for complex problems and developing others to do the same
You are proficient in managing a portfolio of services/projects and leading change through others
You have excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build, maintain, and influence relationships at all levels
You have a commitment to excellence, continuous improvement, and personal development
You are proactive in identifying the root cause of issues and developing solutions
You remain highly flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity
You have strong computer skills (especially Microsoft Excel, Visio and PowerPoint)
Your passion for your work is paralleled by your passion for getting outside and living it
Compensation:
The salary range for this role is CAD$94,000 - CAD$124,000
Total Rewards
Most new team members join between the start and midpoint of the range, where you can contribute right away while continuing to grow your craft, your collaborations, and your impact at Arc’teryx. This range reflects market alignment and the scope of the role. Individual pay is determined by your skills, experience, and level of responsibility.
We’re committed to fair, equitable, and competitive pay, reviewed regularly to ensure internal alignment and market relevance. Transparency is part of how we follow through on our commitments and how we honour the value you bring to our team.
In addition to base pay, Arc’teryx supports people through benefits designed to sustain both work and life:
- Health & wellbeing - Extended health, dental, and vision coverage, including mental health support, fertility benefits, gender-affirming care and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Financial wellbeing - RRSP matching and eligibility for Arc'teryx Annual Incentive Plan and access to Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP) where applicable.
- Time & Flexibility - Paid time off, wellness time, and No Wasted Day program (dedicated paid days to get outside & explore).
- Family support - Parental leave top-up and a nesting period for new parents.
- Growth, community & gear - Professional development opportunities, Arc'teryx Academies (outdoor skill-building events), Employee Belonging Councils, and access to employee discounts and Pro Deals (exclusive discounted pricing on gear).
*Eligibility for certain programs may vary by role.
Equal Opportunity
Arc’teryx is committed to actively creating and fostering a culture of inclusivity where voices are heard, people are seen, and values are respected. We care about the uniqueness of our applicants, employees, and guests, and we do so in a safe space fueled by curiosity and acceptance.
Creating an inclusive workplace is connected to our core value Do Right while also having the added benefit of helping make our business better. We believe inclusion helps us to create a healthier, happier workplace, drive creativity and innovation, and reflect the communities where we operate.
All applicants, employees, and guests can expect equality of opportunity and fair treatment in alignment with our values.
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