For over two decades, BrainPOP has been trusted by educators and parents worldwide as a source of engaging and impactful learning experiences for all kids. With a presence in over two-thirds of U.S. districts through school and district subscriptions and an estimated annual reach of 25 million students, BrainPOP is empowering kids to take agency over their learning and excel in and out of the classroom.
The company was acquired in 2022 by KIRKBI, the family-owned holding and investment company of the LEGO brand, marking a significant milestone as their first acquisition in the digital learning realm. We are thrilled to continue making learning fun and accessible with the strategic guidance and support of KIRKBI.
As a Program Manager, People Programs, you will play an important role in the planning, execution and communication of critical People team programs and initiatives with high impact to the business. Additionally, you will improve efficiency of intra-team and cross-functional operations through systems optimization. Finally, you will lead the team in using AI as a capability multiplier for everything from agentic HR to personalization at scale to predictive and proactive people strategy.
In this highly visible role, you will serve as a trusted advisor, thought partner, and strategic operator for the People team. You will report to the Chief People Officer and will collaborate with the broader People team, executives and partners across the business. You will help define priorities, drive execution, and ensure People strategy and vision is clear and properly communicated across the business.
The ideal candidate will have experience as a practitioner in HR/People Operations and subject matter knowledge of people programs such as performance management, engagement surveys, talent management, compensation, and HR systems management. Success in this role requires combining your experience as an HR practitioner with your analytical aptitude, executive presence, and experience leading projects of varying complexity from start to completion.
The role will be hybrid, with the expectation to be in the NYC HQ office an average of 2-3 days a week (generally Tuesday-Thursday).
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The BrainPOP team operates in a hybrid work environment: Each role has remote flexibility and an in-person component at our New York headquarters or other meeting locations. Based on the requirements of a specific role, we may prioritize hiring within a commutable distance of our New York headquarters or in another region relevant to that role.
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At BrainPOP, our work directly impacts how teachers teach and students learn. They inspire us to build solutions that facilitate joy and meaningful learning outcomes. Our commitment to educators and kids is reflected in our dedication to the BrainPOP team: ensuring their experience is empowering, creative, collaborative, playful, and anchored in learning and growth.
Our team is made up of educators, data scientists, published authors, engineers, artists, bakers, film buffs, cyclists, dual citizens, and so much more. We value diversity and inclusion, collaboration, and learning from multiple perspectives.
We believe that a diverse organization is a more effective organization. BrainPOP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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BrainPOP is the best part of a learner’s day and trusted by educators to deliver engaging learning experiences that create lifelong impact. 🤖
BrainPOP, a learning company, empowers kids to shape the world around them and within them. Educators and families across the globe rely on BrainPOP to be the best part of a learner's day—sparking curiosity, building confidence, and bringing joy into the classroom and at home. For more than 25 years, BrainPOP has supported millions of students, and in 2022, it became the first digital learning investment of KIRKBI, the family-owned holding and investment company behind the LEGO brand.
