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