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To accomplish this mission, we are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent and an engaged, diverse, and thriving workforce that drives a sustainable future for our company and society.\r\nWorking at IPG Photonics you can expect challenging projects, a motivating and friendly environment, and competitive benefits.\r\nJOB SUMMARY The HR Program Manager is responsible for providing the governance, structure, and operational discipline necessary to translate HR strategy into coordinated execution and measurable business outcomes.\r\nWorking closely with HR leaders, Centers of Excellence, HR Operations, corporate functions, and business unit leadership, the HR Program Manager ensures enterprise HR initiatives are planned, prioritized, monitored, and delivered effectively. The role establishes program governance, manages cross-functional dependencies, facilitates executive operating rhythms, and provides visibility into progress, risks, and key milestones.\r\nThe successful candidate is a highly organized program leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, excels at driving accountability without direct authority, and has a passion for continuous improvement, operational excellence, and delivering results.\r\nESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES HR Strategy Execution Establish and manage a centralized HR Program Management Office framework, methodologies, governance processes, and delivery standards to drive consistent application and measurement for HR projects.\r\nTranslate HR and business priorities into structured programs, project plans, milestones, and measurable outcomes.\r\nDevelop and maintain a consolidated HR project portfolio, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and resource capacity.\r\nDrive execution discipline and accountability across HR functions and business stakeholders.\r\nProgram and Project Management Develop integrated project plans, implementation roadmaps, milestones, dependencies, and resource plans while monitoring execution against timelines, deliverables, budgets, and success measures.\r\nIdentify project risks, dependencies, and barriers, facilitating timely resolution and escalation.\r\nFacilitate project governance meetings, steering committees, and executive reviews.\r\nEnsure initiatives remain aligned to changing business priorities.\r\nCollaboration and Operational Excellence Coordinate activities across HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Organizational Development, HR Operations, Learning, and other functions.\r\nFacilitate stakeholder alignment and cross-functionality.\r\nStandardize tools, templates, governance processes, and reporting methodologies.\r\nPromote a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and results orientation.\r\nLeverage data and analytics to evaluate program effectiveness and support decision-making.\r\nQualifications Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.\r\n7+ years of experience in Human Resources (HR operations, HR transformation, or a related discipline), experience supporting HR transformations, operating model redesigns, HRIS implementations desired.\r\nDemonstrated success leading complex cross-functional initiatives involving multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.\r\nStrong executive presence with the ability to influence and build credibility across all organizational levels.\r\nExperience creating executive presentations, project dashboards, and governance materials.\r\nExceptional organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills.\r\nStrong analytical capabilities with the ability to interpret data and communicate insights effectively.\r\nExcellent verbal, written, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.\r\nJ-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Socket","rawCompany":"socket","city":"Northborough","state":"MA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-14T01:29:53.717Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-3121.00","title":"Human Resources Managers","slug":"human-resources-managers"},{"code":"13-1071.00","title":"Human Resources Specialists","slug":"human-resources-specialists"},{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"}],"industries":[{"code":"551114","title":"Corporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing Offices","slug":"corporate-subsidiary-and-regional-managing-offices"},{"code":"541612","title":"Human Resources Consulting Services","slug":"human-resources-consulting-services"},{"code":"541611","title":"Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services","slug":"administrative-management-and-general-management-consulting-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"HR Program Manager","description":"IPG Photonics is the world leader of fiber laser technology, providing the most innovative and productive laser solutions for any industry application. 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