Culture & Engagement Program Manager

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About the role As Culture & Engagement Program Manager, you are responsible for the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of global Culture & Engagement programs that drive employee engagement, strengthen organizational culture, enable managers, and support workforce wellbeing. You partner with HR leaders, HR Business Partners, Communications, Corporate Affairs, and business stakeholders to develop scalable programs, translate employee insights into action, and ensure consistent deployment across the organization. Combining strategic thinking with strong execution capability, you drive measurable outcomes that support business performance and employee experience. This is your new job You will lead global Culture & Engagement initiatives across engagement, culture, employee listening and wellbeing: Culture & Engagement Programs Design and implement enterprise-wide engagement, culture, wellbeing, and recognition programs Drive initiatives that strengthen employee connection, belonging, collaboration, and performance Develop frameworks, toolkits, and governance models that enable sustainable adoption Ensure alignment between Culture & Engagement initiatives and business priorities Leadership & Manager Enablement Develop programs that equip managers to drive engagement and team effectiveness Support leadership engagement activities, listening forums, and enterprise communication moments Partner with HR and business leaders to strengthen accountability for employee engagement outcomes Stakeholder Management & Governance Act as a key advisor to HR leaders and business stakeholders on Culture & Engagement topics Lead cross-functional working groups and governance forums Coordinate deployment across HR Business Partners, local HR teams, and functional stakeholders Manage external vendors and strategic partnerships where required Employee Listening & Insights Lead global engagement surveys, pulse surveys, and employee listening programs Translate employee feedback and organizational insights into actionable recommendations Identify trends, risks, and opportunities impacting employee engagement and organizational health Review engagement outcomes with HR leaders and support follow-up action planning Measurement & Continuous Improvement Define and monitor success measures, KPIs, and program impact Develop executive-ready insights, dashboards, and reports Drive continuous improvement through data, employee feedback, and best-practice benchmarking This is you You are a strategic and results-oriented HR professional with experience designing and implementing people programs in complex organizations: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field 5+ years of experience in Employee Experience, Culture & Engagement, Organizational Development, HR Programs, Change Management, or related disciplines Proven experience leading enterprise-wide programs and stakeholder networks Experience with employee listening, engagement surveys, culture initiatives, or wellbeing programs Strong project and program management capability with demonstrated ability to drive execution across multiple stakeholders Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into action Experience preparing executive-level presentations and recommendations Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills Comfortable operating in a global matrix environment Fluent English communication skills Experience with Power BI, employee listening platforms, change management, or organizational development methodologies is a plus This is what we offer At Nexperia, you will have the opportunity to help shape and build a global Culture & Engagement function from the ground up: Lead high-impact initiatives with direct visibility to senior leadership Drive programs that influence employee experience, engagement, leadership effectiveness, and organizational performance Collaborate with global stakeholders across functions and regions Shape the future Culture & Engagement agenda of a growing international organization Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development Competitive compensation and benefits package Hybrid working environment based in Budapest Talent acquisition based on Nexperia vacancies is not appreciated. Nexperia job adverts are Nexperia copyright © material and the word Nexperia® is a registered trademark. D&I Statement As an equal-opportunity employer, Nexperia values diversity not just because it is the right thing to do but because diverse teams perform better. We are dedicated to being inclusive, and a proof point of this dedication is that we were the main partner of the very first Dutch Paralympic Team NL House during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all, and we consider all applicants fairly, as well as providing a safe work environment and reasonable adjustments where requested. In addition, we offer our colleagues the possibility to join employee resource groups such as the Pride Network Group or global and local Women's groups. Nexperia is committed to increasing women in management positions to 30% by 2030.