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Program Manager - People Enablement
Program Manager - People EnablementWestJet • Calgary, AB
Program Manager - People Enablement

Program Manager - People Enablement

WestJet • Calgary, AB
4 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview of role :

We have an exciting opportunity for a Program Manager, People Enablement. Reporting to the Strategic Talent Management Lead, this new role will leverage their ability to innovate in the HR space by developing a People & Culture roadmap that will capture initiatives, timing, and key milestones that are required to deliver on our objectives now and into the long term. In addition, this role will monitor trends in resource planning for the People & Culture function to ensure we plan capacity needed to deliver on our mandate on an ongoing basis. This role will have the opportunity to quarterback initiatives that require coordination for planning and implementation.

We are excited to welcome a person that will bring an innovative mindset, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and who is eager to see our People & Culture team deliver fast, and with success. This role will require a highly organized and detail-oriented person who drives collaboration and communication at the forefront of their work. This role is an integral part of the Talent Management team and will be expected to partner closely with the broader People & Culture team, colleagues / stakeholders in other business areas, and with external partners as needed.

Key deliverables include :

People Roadmap

  • Lead the development, management and communication of a 1–3-year People & Culture roadmap including initiatives, timelines, key milestones, and monthly updates to progress. Include any risks that may be present or require support from the leadership team to remove blockers.

HR Team Resource Planning

  • Work with the Senior People Leadership Team (SLT) to understand future business plans for our employee base and establish a view of People team resource needs over the next 1- 3 years Incorporate resource needs from initiative leaders to understand resources required to deliver and capture capacity to inform key decisions on prioritization.
  • Research & Advisory

  • Advise on best practice in aligning People function resource capacity to business needs including plans for the employee base. Understand what trends are on the horizon that may impact resource needs for the People team over time, incorporating into the overarching resource plan for the team.
  • Project Coordination

  • As needed, act as a quarterback on small initiatives that require coordination across the People Team, ensuring that we plan key outcomes, milestones, and communication as initiatives are ready for implementation. We see both Employee Experience and DEI as part of the initiatives this role will be working on.
  • Employee Experience

  • Act as a liaison to this work, both raising input from our team and sharing key updates and timelines. The Program Manager, People Enablement, will also ensure that the resulting changes from this work are thoughtfully planned with our teams and implemented with a robust approach to managing change.
  • Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility

  • This role will be critical in partnering with WestJetters to drive inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility forward with a focus on embedding programs that create meaningful change and further give our people a sense of belonging.
  • We are happy to welcome someone who has experience in these spaces or who is interested in gaining new experiences and skills.

    Related Skills & Attributes

  • Proactive nature with an ability to quickly adapt when needed
  • Proactive problem-solving — identifying risks early and removing blockers.
  • Ability to facilitate and engage with leaders at varying levels
  • Keen desire to create and innovate
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to thrive in a high ambiguity, high change environment
  • Ability to work collaboratively across multiple functions
  • Experience and qualifications :

    2-4+ years of Project Management experience

  • Demonstrated experience developing multi-year roadmaps.
  • Ability to coordinate multiple initiatives, track milestones, manage risks, and provide regular progress updates.
  • Experience “quarterbacking” or coordinating cross-functional projects from planning through implementation.
  • Experience supporting capacity planning or resource forecasting.
  • HR Experience (4-6+ years preferred)

  • Familiarity with HR functions such as talent management, organizational development, or HR operations.
  • Experience working with large People & Culture teams or supporting HR business partners.
  • Understanding employee lifecycle, HR processes, and typical HR resource needs.
  • Research & Advisory Experience

  • Proven ability to research, interpret and summarize data, focusing on emerging resourcing trends across HR.
  • Experience advising leadership on strategic resourcing or people-related impacts.
  • The benefits of being a WestJetter :

    WestJet provides all WestJetters with a competitive total rewards package.  On top of that, we offer :

  • A fun and friendly culture with colleagues who work together to win
  • Travel privileges for you and your family, effective from your start date
  • Savings and Benefit programs that are flexible to meet your specific needs
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