Sr Manager, HR Programs

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers.

We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon. As a Senior Program Manager, HR Programs will join our brand-new innovative Elevate HR Continuous Improvement and PMO team as a strategic partner who brings a consulting approach and disciplined delivery to HR initiatives.

In this role, you will translate transformational priorities into actionable plans, and partner with a wide range of stakeholder globally on project strategy, and work hands‑on to ensure key initiatives land with clarity and impact. You will help shape how the Elevate HR team solves problems, prioritizes work, and leverages technology to deliver a more intuitive and scalable associate experience.

You will be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking group that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Serve as the central project management consultant for the HR function and will develop templates, standards, and governance models that elevate delivery quality across the Elevate HR team.
• Lead cross-functional project planning, execution, and control to ensure HR project & Programs land with precision and impact. Including scope, budget utilization, inter‑project dependencies, and milestone tracking.
• Provide strategic guidance to project teams on how to structure work, anticipate risks, and balance competing priorities.
• Deliver crisp, consistent reporting to leadership on progress, risks, resource needs, and value realization across the HR Tech roadmap.
• Coach and mentor team members in project management best practices, change readiness, and effective use of intake and tracking tools.

What You’ll Bring

• 10 + years of progressive consulting experience in project/program management, preferably supporting HR functions and driving projects end-to-end
• Strong organization and HR project management experience across various disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience building PM artifacts (plans, dashboards, dependency logs, budget trackers) and applying cost‑control discipline.
• Familiarity with project management methods that accelerate delivery.
• Ability to connect project execution to broader HR strategy and ecosystem needs.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence across functional boundaries.
• Comfort navigating ambiguity and balancing strategic thinking with hands‑on project execution.

Additional Information

• No relocation required for internal candidates

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