Staff Talent Programs Manager - Performance & Learning

IonQ is developing the world's most powerful full-stack quantum computer based on trapped-ion technology. We are pushing past the limits of classical physics and current supercomputing technology to unlock a new era of computing. Quantum computing has the potential to impact every area of human society for the better. IonQ’s computers will soon redefine industries like medicine, materials science, finance, artificial intelligence, machine learning, cryptography, and more. IonQ is at the forefront of this technological revolution. 

We are looking for a Staff People Program Manager - Performance & Learning. In your role, you’ll be part of a cross-functional team whose mission is to lead IonQ on its journey to build the world’s best quantum computers to solve the world’s most complex problems. 

This role will partner closely with the Director, People Programs to design and scale enterprise talent programs that strengthen employee performance, accelerate capability development, and enhance the manager and employee experience. You will play a key role in implementing and operationalizing our performance management strategy, building a scalable learning ecosystem, and leading high-impact talent initiatives across the organization.

You will lead the design, launch, and enterprise-wide rollout of high-impact People programs. to build foundational Learning & Development (L&D) capabilities from the ground up while driving cross-functional HR initiatives that elevate the employee and manager experience.

Responsibilities

1. Performance Management Program Leadership

• Lead the strategy, implementation, and continuous improvement of the company’s performance management framework.
• Manage the end-to-end performance cycle including goal setting, feedback processes, reviews, calibration, and development planning.
• Partner with HRBPs and senior leaders to drive adoption of performance practices and ensure consistency across the organization.
• Design tools, resources, and manager enablement programs to strengthen performance conversations and feedback culture.
• Implement and optimize performance management technology and workflows.
• Track program adoption and effectiveness through metrics, reporting, and insights.
• Continuously evolve the performance framework to align with business growth and talent development priorities.

2. Learning Strategy, LMS Implementation & Program Development

• Build and scale a modern learning ecosystem that supports employee development and organizational capability.
• Partner with the Director, People Programs to define the company’s learning and development strategy.
• Lead the evaluation, selection, and implementation of a Learning Management System (LMS).
• Design scalable learning architecture including onboarding, manager development, role-based training, and leadership programs.
• Develop structured learning pathways aligned to career development and capability building.
• Establish governance for learning content, curriculum standards, and learning experiences.
• Partner with leaders to identify critical skill gaps and future capability needs.
• Implement measurement frameworks to track learning engagement, skill development, and program impact.

3. Employee & Manager Development Programs

Design programs that strengthen employee growth and manager effectiveness across the organization.

• New Hire Experience
  
  • Create scalable onboarding frameworks and learning experiences across teams.
  • Enable managers with onboarding playbooks, expectations, and resources to support new hires.
  • Measure and optimize onboarding effectiveness, ramp time, and engagement.
• Manager Development
  • Develop programs that support managers across the full lifecycle (new manager onboarding, ongoing capability building, and leadership development).
  • Create scalable toolkits, training, and playbooks to improve manager effectiveness.
  • Partner with HRBPs to align development programs with business needs and team dynamics.

4. Enterprise Talent Program Management

• Lead cross-functional talent programs that support employee growth, engagement, and organizational capability.
• Partner with HR COEs (Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, HRBPs, DEI, People Analytics) to design and implement integrated talent initiatives.
• Manage program roadmaps, timelines, milestones, and success metrics.
• Drive stakeholder alignment across People, Finance, Legal, IT, and business leadership.
• Lead change management strategies for new talent programs and systems.
• Establish dashboards and KPIs to monitor adoption