Staff People Programs/Project Manager, Mozilla
CA$94-153k
+ Performance-based bonus plans; Salary dependent on location
Internet software for people, not profit
Job no longer available
Internet software for people, not profit
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
CA$94-153k
+ Performance-based bonus plans; Salary dependent on location
1001+ employees
Company mission
To ensure the internet remains open and accessible.
Role
Who you are
- Mozilla is on the lookout for an experienced HR programs and projects leader
- We're seeking someone with an understanding of HR COEs, stellar project management skills, and a knack for delivering successful outcomes even in the face of complexity
- Experience: You bring 8+ years of HR program and project management experience, with a focus on large-scale initiatives and organizational change
- Get Stuff Done: You have a proven track record of leading complex HR projects from start to finish, delivering results on time, within budget, and with minimal oversight
- HR Savvy: You possess a strong understanding of HR processes, policies, and standard methodologies, with experience in using technologies for project and program management
- Communication: Your interpersonal skills shine, enabling you to successfully communicate with diverse collaborators across all levels of the organization
- Tech-Savvy: You're no stranger to working with geographically dispersed teams, harnessing the power of video conferencing, chat, and other collaboration tools
- Analytical Whiz: You flourish with data, adeptly analyzing trends and making informed, data-driven decisions to propel projects forward
- Leadership: You are an effective leader, capable of motivating and inspiring cross-functional teams to achieve shared objectives
- Organizational Excellence: With excellent attention to detail, you're highly organized, adept at prioritizing tasks, leading multiple projects simultaneously, and adapting to evolving priorities in a fast-paced environment
What the job involves
- This individual will lead and run multiple programs and projects, bringing innovation and inclusivity to our workplace
- Program and Project Leadership: Take the reins in planning, driving, and delivering multiple HR programs and initiatives simultaneously, guiding them from inception to completion. Craft detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets, keeping a watchful eye on progress, identifying risks, and implementing strategies to ensure smooth sailing
- Strategic Partnership: Align HR programs and projects with our key focus areas. Collaborate closely with our Sr. Director of People Programs to translate business priorities into actionable HR initiatives that drive organizational success. Apply the art of the edit to deliver right sized programs
- Engagement and Collaboration: Cultivate strong relationships with key partners across departments, understanding their needs and expectations. Team up with People business partners, departmental leaders, and external vendors to ensure seamless alignment and execution of program objectives
- Change Management: Lead change management efforts associated with HR initiatives, to facilitate friction free transitions and adoption of new or updated processes
- Continuous Enhancement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve HR program, tools, and systems. Solicit feedback from partners, conduct post-project reviews, and integrate lessons learned into future endeavors
Our take
Mozilla develops a range of free and open-source software, with its most familiar product being Firefox. Operated with a mission-driven, not0for-profit ethos, Mozilla champions online privacy, open standards and user-choice.
Beyond Firefox, Mozilla has focused on privacy forward offerings such as Mozilla VPN, which allows users to browse securely without being tracked. The company has also streamlined its product portfolio to concentrate on initiatives that align closely with its core mission, ensuring resources are dedicated to improving user experiences while fostering safer, more open digital environments.
Alongside this, its impact extends into the developer and tech community, having played a pivotal role in the creation of Rust, a systems programming language celebrated for its speed and efficiency. With a loyal user base, ongoing innovation, and a clear commitment to privacy and open-source principles, Mozilla remains an influential player in the technology landscape.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
12% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Apr 2018
$1.2m
GRANT
Jan 2005
$0.3m
ANGEL
Total funding: $3.5m
Company benefits
- Health and wellness: Mozilla covers medical, dental and vision plan premiums at 100% for U.S. and Canadian employees. Our offerings give you the options you need to manage your health — and your family’s — the way you want.
- Mental health: Mental health is as important as our physical health. That’s why Mozilla’s health benefits include therapy and coaching sessions to make sure our people have access to the care they need.
- Time away: With all of life’s demands, time away from work to disconnect and recharge is essential. In addition to country-specific holidays (12 in the U.S. and Canada), vacation and sick time start accruing right away (specifics vary by country). Everyone also takes a pause together on quarterly all-company wellness days, plus you get to celebrate the most personal holiday of all: your birthday.
- Parental leave: While Mozilla’s parental leave policies vary globally, our U.S. and Canadian-based employees can look forward to 26 weeks of paid leave for childbearing parents and 12 weeks of paid leave for non-childbearing parents.
- Financial: Mozilla is a private company, so our compensation isn’t tied to stock options or equity plans. Instead, we offer generous, performance-based bonus plans to all regular employees to underscore that we share in our success as one team. As for retirement savings for US and Canadian employees, Mozilla contributes a percentage of your eligible base salary each year to the 401(k) Plan/RRSP (regardless of whether you contribute or not), with 100% vesting.
- Learning and development: We’re big believers in learning by doing, and we also want to invest in your education and development beyond your role. Every employee is eligible for an annual professional development budget. Mozillians can put it toward technical or management training, certifications, conferences and more.
- Help when you need it: Life is full of surprises; that’s why it’s important to be prepared. Mozilla provides Life/AD&D and Short and Long Term Disability insurance (offerings may vary by locale) to ensure that you and your family will have a safety net in place should you ever need it.
- Plus a bit more: A few other benefits include a quarterly wellbeing stipend (to use on those things just for you), an employee referral bonus, internet reimbursement if you’re remote, and a budget for office essentials to make working remotely ergonomically comfortable.
Company HQ
Rincon Hill, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Laura Chambers
(CEO)Alongside serving as the CEO at Mozilla, Laura is an Executive Fellow at Harvard Business School. Previously, she was the CEO and PResident at Willow Innovation, Director at Patelco Credit Union, and General Manager of Core Hosts & Community at Airbnb.
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