People Programs Lead (Talent and Performance)

At Vanta, our mission is to help businesses earn and prove trust.We believe that security should be monitored and verified continuously, and we empower companies to practice better security and prove it with ease. Vanta has a kind and talented team, and while some have prior security experience, many have been successful at Vanta without it.

We are looking for an exceptional People Programs Lead to join our mighty People Team!

We’re looking for a strategic and execution-oriented individual to lead Vanta’s talent and performance programs. In this role, you’ll design and drive the programs that shape how we evaluate, grow, and engage our team—ensuring we scale a high-performing and principles-aligned culture.

What you’ll do as a People Programs Lead at Vanta:

• Own Vanta’s talent and performance programs end-to-end, including performance review cycles, calibration, talent reviews, continuous feedback, and succession planning.

• Design and evolve talent management frameworks that support growth, development, and performance across the employee lifecycle.

• Run performance and talent review cycles that are equitable, timely, and impactful—partnering with People Business Partners and functional leaders to calibrate performance and identify top talent.

• Develop change management and communication plans for your people programs, ensuring smooth adoption and alignment across stakeholders.

• Partner cross-functionally with leaders, managers, and People team peers to ensure all programs reinforce our high-performance and feedback-driven culture.

• Track and analyze program effectiveness, using data and insights to drive iterative improvements and inform strategic decisions.

How to be successful in this role:

• Proven experience owning performance and talent programs at scale—ideally in a high-growth or fast-paced environment.

• Strong analytical and program management skills; you can turn feedback and data into program improvements.

• Comfortable balancing strategy and execution—willing to roll up your sleeves to get programs over the finish line.

• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and build strong relationships with stakeholders.

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence across levels.

• Ability to manage multiple work streams and programs effectively

• Creativity and grit to skillfully problem solve and navigate dynamic, ambiguous situations

What you can expect as a Vantan:

• Industry-competitive compensation

• 100% covered medical, dental, and vision benefits with dependents coverage

• 16 weeks fully-paid parental Leave for all new parents

• Health & wellness and remote workplace stipends

• Family planning benefits through Carrot Fertility

• 401(k) matching

• Flexible work hours and location

• Open PTO policy

• 11 paid holidays in the US

• Offices in SF, NYC, London, Dublin, and Sydney

To provide greater transparency to candidates, we share base pay ranges for all US-based job postings regardless of state. We set standard base pay ranges for all roles based on function, level, and country location, benchmarked against similar-stage growth companies. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors and may vary based on candidate location, skills, depth of work experience, and relevant licenses/credentials.

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At Vanta, we are committed to hiring diverse talent of different backgrounds and as such, it is important to us to provide an inclusive work environment for all. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender identity, age, religion, sexual orientation, veteran or disability status, or any other protected class. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage and welcome people of all backgrounds to apply.

About Vanta

We started in 2018, in the wake of several high-profile data breaches. Online security was only becoming more important, but we knew firsthand how hard it could be for fast-growing companies to invest the time and manpower it takes to build a solid security foundation. Vanta was inspired by a vision to restore trust in internet businesses by enabling companies to improve and prove their security. From our early days automating security monitoring for compliance standards like SOC 2, HIPAA and ISO 27001 to creating the world's leading Trust Management Platform, our vision remains unchanged.

Now more than ever, making security continuous—not just a point-in-time check— is essential. Thousands of companies rely on Vanta to build, maintain and demonstrate their trust— all in a way that's real-time and transparent.