Carthage, North Carolina, United States
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As a Sr. Program Manager specializing in talent engagement, branding, and events, I lead the strategy, execution, and optimization of programs designed to engage world-class talent. My role focuses on crafting experiences that amplify employer branding, inspire connection with key audiences, and drive meaningful engagement across diverse talent communities. In addition to overseeing the planning and delivery of high-impact events, I am responsible for managing Zscaler's presence on employee review platforms, identifying root causes impacting our employer brand, and proactively implementing strategies to improve employee feedback and ratings. By analyzing sentiment, collaborating across HR, Communications, Marketing, and Leadership teams, and addressing areas for improvement, I work to strengthen transparency and ensure alignment between internal culture and external perception. Focused on innovation and impact, I deploy creative event strategies, measure ROI of engagement programs, and continuously refine efforts to meet the evolving expectations of a global and competitive workforce. My approach centers on scalability, inclusivity, and delivering best-in-class candidate and employee experiences.
Talent Acquisition Partner with a proven track record of building trusted partnerships with Business Leaders, VPs, and SVPs across fast-paced, global organizations. Recognized for expertise in leveraging market insights and business intelligence to develop cross-functional hiring strategies, influence top stakeholders, and drive successful talent acquisition outcomes. Highly adept at collaborating with Compensation teams, HR Business Partners, and Finance leaders to align talent strategies with organizational goals and secure top-tier candidates. A forward-thinking strategist who heavily utilizes Artificial Intelligence (AI) and analytics to streamline processes, enhance efficiency, and deliver innovative, data-driven hiring solutions. Exceptional ability to attract and secure elite technical talent, including Senior/Principal Software Engineers, Data Analysts, Technical Product and Program Managers, and Site Reliability Engineers, by identifying critical business needs and building strategic pipelines that drive measurable impact on organizational growth and scalability.
• Serve as the sole Global Media Entertainment (GME) Client Lead for Amazon Prime Video, Studios, Amazon Music, Twitch, and Amazon Games. Stakeholders include SVPs, VPs, Engineering Directors, Principal Engineers, Principal Compensation Consultants, Human Resource Business Partners and Finance Directors. • Drive talent acquisition strategy for GME's L7+ Principal and Distinguished Engineering talent, comprised of the top 2% of Amazon’s engineering population. • Leverage business and market intelligence data to influence and advise stakeholders on critical engineering hires. • Led GME to the highest number of Principal Engineer (PE) hires in Amazon history. • Conduct on-site interviews for L7+ candidates, create/negotiate offers for PE talent entering Amazon, deep dive with finance and VP/SVP stakeholders to ensure compensation is fair and competitive. • Conduct quarterly business reviews and talent briefings for Prime Video leaders at the VP level; write business facing docs for VP/SVP review. • Build rapport, cater to candidate motivators, and advocate for both them and Amazon. The Principal Engineer Recruitment team is a specialized team responsible for hiring Amazon's Principal Engineers, Sr. Principal Engineers, and Distinguished Engineers (the top 2% of Amazon's engineering population). This close knit group of engineers operates as Amazon's technical spine. https://www.amazon.jobs/en/landing_pages/principal-engineer-hiring