People Programs Lead (Talent and Performance) - Remote

Overview

At Vanta, our mission is to secure the internet and protect consumer data. We believe that security should be monitored and verified continuously, and we empower companies to practice better security and prove it with ease. Vanta has a kind and talented team, and while some have prior security experience, many have been successful at Vanta without it.

We are looking for an exceptional People Programs Lead to join our mighty People Team! We’re looking for a strategic and execution-oriented individual to lead Vanta’s talent and performance programs. In this role, you’ll design and drive the programs that shape how we evaluate, grow, and engage our team—ensuring we scale a high-performing and principles-aligned culture.

In Short

• Own Vanta’s talent and performance programs end-to-end, including performance review cycles, calibration, talent reviews, continuous feedback, and succession planning.
• Design and evolve talent management frameworks that support growth, development, and performance across the employee lifecycle.
• Run performance and talent review cycles that are equitable, timely, and impactful—partnering with People Business Partners and functional leaders to calibrate performance and identify top talent.
• Develop change management and communication plans for your people programs, ensuring smooth adoption and alignment across stakeholders.
• Partner cross-functionally with leaders, managers, and People team peers to ensure all programs reinforce our high-performance and feedback-driven culture.
• Track and analyze program effectiveness, using data and insights to drive iterative improvements and inform strategic decisions.

Requirements

• Proven experience owning performance and talent programs at scale—ideally in a high-growth or fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and program management skills; you can turn feedback and data into program improvements.
• Comfortable balancing strategy and execution—willing to roll up your sleeves to get programs over the finish line.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and build strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence across levels.
• Ability to manage multiple work streams and programs effectively.
• Creativity and grit to skillfully problem solve and navigate dynamic, ambiguous situations.

Benefits

• Industry-competitive compensation.
• 100% covered medical, dental, and vision benefits with dependents coverage.
• 16 weeks fully-paid parental Leave for all new parents.
• Health & wellness and remote workplace stipends.
• Family planning benefits through Carrot Fertility.
• 401(k) matching.
• Flexible work hours and location.
• Open PTO policy.
• 11 paid holidays in the US.
• Offices in SF, NYC, London, Dublin, and Sydney.