Assistant Manager- HR Programs

Job description

About Porter At Porter , we’re on a mission to move a billion dreams by building the most trusted, efficient, and seamless logistics platform in India. We started in 2014 with a simple vision — to transform intra-city logistics through technology. Today, Porter is a late-stage startup , serving millions of users across 21+ cities , backed by marquee investors like Tiger Global , Lightrock , and Sequoia . We solve real-world problems — from empowering micro-entrepreneurs and truck owners, to optimizing last-mile delivery for SMEs and enterprises. Every challenge we take on has real consequences and real impact. With a sharp focus on user obsession, ownership, and collaboration , we’re building a workplace where people thrive when they take bold bets, move fast, and build with empathy. If you’re looking to work where scale meets purpose , complexity fuels learning , and culture isn’t an afterthought , Porter is the place. Role Context This is a high-ownership, high-visibility role sitting at the centre of Porter's People & Culture function. The Program Manager will work directly with the Director - P&C to operationalize org-wide people initiatives - such as pulse surveys, performance initiatives, engagement programs, and leadership reporting. Think of this person as the engine behind P&C execution. Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities Program Management • Own end-to-end planning, tracking, and closure of cross-functional people programs (engagement, L&D, HRBP, internal comms) • Build and maintain program roadmaps, timelines, and governance frameworks • Create MRM and MBR decks — collate data, synthesize insights, and prepare leadership-ready reports • Track action items and decisions across review cycles; follow up with stakeholders proactively Data, Metrics & Reporting • Track and analyze people metrics — attrition, performance, engagement scores — on a regular cadence • Convert raw data into actionable insights and visualizations for P&C leadership • Build dashboards and reporting templates that bring visibility to program health and risks • Manage pulse survey execution — from design and distribution to collation and insight sharing Coordination & Stakeholder Management • Serve as the central coordination point across HRBPs, COEs, and business leaders • Unblock execution by flagging risks early and driving alignment across teams • Manage internal communications around people programs — timelines, updates, rollout plans Problem-Solving & Ad Hoc Priorities • Step in on unplanned priorities with speed and structure • Build processes and templates where none exist — bring structure to ambiguity Background & Education • MBA / PGDM (HR, Strategy, or General Management) — Tier 1 or Tier 2 institute preferred • Undergrad in any discipline; engineering + MBA profiles welcome • 2-3 years of experience in consulting, HR, strategy, or program management is a strong differentiator