Program Manager, Talent Acquisition

About the role

Perplexity is growing rapidly and requires a dedicated operator to manage the internal systems and strategic initiatives that drive our hiring efforts. You will serve as the primary owner for high-stakes projects, ensuring our recruiting operations remain organized and effective during this period of intense scaling.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Manage end-to-end execution of critical talent programs from initial concept through final delivery.
• Collaborate with executive and recruiting leadership to translate high-level goals into actionable project plans with defined milestones.
• Coordinate efforts across Finance, People, and business departments to align stakeholders and remove operational obstacles.
• Establish organizational rhythms including planning cycles, reporting structures, and executive briefing cadences.
• Develop workflows and automation tools to increase recruiting efficiency and minimize manual tasks.
• Create dashboards and metrics to provide data-driven insights for leadership decision-making.
• Identify potential risks in complex initiatives and provide clear, timely communication to resolve issues.
• Document and standardize internal playbooks to ensure consistent program execution across the company.

Requirements

• 7+ years of professional experience in program or project management, specifically involving companywide initiatives.
• Proven history of managing high-visibility, cross-functional projects and presenting outcomes to executive teams.
• Demonstrated ability to produce measurable results while working in fast-moving, high-growth organizations.
• Strong organizational skills with a focus on designing sustainable systems and processes.
• Ability to interpret complex data sets and transform them into clear strategic guidance.
• High level of discretion and professional judgment when handling sensitive information.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and a desire to build original solutions.

Nice to have

• Previous experience working within Recruiting, Talent, or People-focused departments.

Skills & tools

• Program management methodology
• Data analysis and dashboard creation
• Cross-functional stakeholder management
• Operational process design
• Executive communication

Practical notes

This role is based in San Francisco and follows a hybrid work model. Please be prepared to discuss your experience managing large-scale initiatives during the interview process.