Senior Learning & Development Program Manager (Hybrid, 3-Days in San Diego, CA office)

About the role: Guardant Health is committed to fostering a culture of growth and development. We are seeking a Senior Program Manager who will lead and own the development and execution of professional development programs under Guardant Health University (GHU). Reporting to the Director of Learning & Development, this role will be accountable for driving program results, impacting organizational learning initiatives, and contributing to Guardant’s strategic development goals. This individual will also play a pivotal role in shaping new methods, procedures, and programs to ensure the continuous evolution of our offerings.

At Guardant, here is what you would do (Essential Duties and Responsibilities):

• Program Ownership & Accountability:  Manage the end-to-end execution of learning and development (L&D) programs initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives and timelines. Support the planning, scheduling, and coordination of resources across multiple programs, end-to-end.
• Program Development & Execution: Lead the evolution of existing programs and the creation of new ones. Oversee the logistical execution of L&D programs such as workshops, e-learning, and leadership development initiatives. Partner with key stakeholders to ensure seamless delivery and continuous improvement of L&D offerings. Innovate methods, procedures, and approaches to ensure our L&D initiatives meet emerging organizational needs and reflect best practices in leadership and professional development.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional and intact teams to coordinate program deliverables, manage communication strategies, and ensure that projects meet business requirements and objectives.
• Process Documentation & Support: Develop and maintain clear, concise process documentation and project plans. Ensure all activities are well-documented and align with Guardant Health’s learning and development goals.
• Vendor & Resource Management: Coordinate with external vendors and internal resources to ensure the quality of L&D solutions. Monitor vendor contracts and ensure that deliverables are met on time and within scope.
• Change Management: Assist in the implementation of change management strategies to support the adoption of new L&D initiatives. Engage stakeholders to ensure smooth transitions and minimal disruption during program rollouts.
• Measurement & Reporting: Track project performance, including scheduling, budgets, and results, ensuring data is captured to evaluate the effectiveness of L&D programs. Provide reports on project progress and key metrics to leadership.

• Experience: 10+ years of program management experience, ideally in learning and development, HR, or a related field.
• Project Management Expertise: Strong project management skills, including experience in leading complex, multi-phase initiatives from initiation through completion.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate project progress and challenges to various stakeholders clearly and effectively.
• Collaboration & Teamwork: Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and external partners to drive projects to successful completion.
• Attention to Detail: Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain timelines, and ensure deliverables are met on time.
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with project management tools and systems. Proficiency in Workday and Microsoft Office Suite is preferred.

• This role provides an opportunity to contribute directly to the execution of strategic L&D initiatives, supporting Guardant Health's mission to enhance leader capabilities and foster a culture of continuous learning.

Hybrid Work Model: At Guardant Health, we have defined days for in-person/onsite collaboration and work-from-home days for individual-focused time. All U.S. employees who live within 50 miles of a Guardant facility will be required to be onsite on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. We have found aligning our scheduled in-office days allows our teams to do the best work and creates the focused thinking time our innovative work requires. At Guardant, our work model has created flexibility for better work-life balance while keeping teams connected to advance our science for our patients.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $118,100 to $189,000. The range does not include benefits, and if applicable, bonus, commission, or equity. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries across all US locations for the posted role with the exception of any locations specifically referenced below (if any).

Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including, but not limited to, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. If you are selected to move forward, the recruiting team will provide details specific to the factors above.

Employee may be required to lift routine office supplies and use office equipment. Majority of the work is performed in a desk/office environment; however, there may be exposure to high noise levels, fumes, and biohazard material in the laboratory environment. Ability to sit for extended periods of time.

Guardant Health is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our hiring processes for candidates with disabilities, long-term conditions, mental health conditions, or sincerely held religious beliefs. If you need support, please reach out to [email protected]

Guardant Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

To learn more about the information collected when you apply for a position at Guardant Health, Inc. and how it is used, please review our Privacy Notice for Job Applicants.

Please visit our career page at: http://www.guardanthealth.com/jobs/