Culture & Engagement Program Manager

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

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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.