HR Project Manager, People Programs - Contractor

<div class="content-intro"><p>Tenstorrent is leading the industry on cutting-edge AI technology, revolutionizing performance expectations, ease of use, and cost efficiency. With AI redefining the computing paradigm, solutions must evolve to unify innovations in software models, compilers, platforms, networking, and semiconductors. Our diverse team of technologists have developed a high performance RISC-V CPU from scratch, and share a passion for AI and a deep desire to build the best AI platform possible. We value collaboration, curiosity, and a commitment to solving hard problems. We are growing our team and looking for contributors of all seniorities.</p></div><p>We’re looking for a HR Project Manager, People Programs - Contractor to bring structure, momentum, and operational rigor to key People initiatives across promotions, performance and merit, and employee survey execution. This role is focused on helping high-impact, cyclical work run smoothly. You will turn priorities into clear plans, keep stakeholders aligned, track progress against deadlines, and help ensure details do not fall through the cracks. This is a strong fit for someone who is highly organized, calm in ambiguity, and energized by building order in a fast-moving environment. You should be comfortable coordinating across teams, surfacing risks early, and helping leaders move from ideas to execution.</p> <p><em>This role is hybrid, based out of Santa Clara, CA; Austin, TX; or Toronto, ON.</em></p> <p><em>We welcome candidates at various experience levels for this role. During the interview process, candidates will be assessed for the appropriate level, and offers will align with that level, which may differ from the one in this posting.</em></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Who You Are</strong></p> <ul> <li>5+ years in project management, program management, or People Operations.</li> <li>You run cross-functional programs in fast-moving, ambiguous environments.</li> <li>Highly organized, detail-oriented, and consistent in follow-through.</li> <li>You manage competing priorities without losing clarity or pace.</li> <li>A clear communicator who works well with leaders at all levels.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>What We Need</strong></p> <ul> <li>The ability to drive People programs across promotions, performance, merit, and surveys.</li> <li>Strong follow-through across cross-functional partners including HR, Compensation, Analytics, Payroll, and business leaders.</li> <li>Help planning and executing engagement or pulse survey cycles, including timelines, communications, and follow-up actions.</li> <li>A builder of project plans, trackers, timelines, milestones, and action logs.</li&gt