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People Project Manager

Stripe · Chicago, IL · Remote available · 6513 People Systems & Solutions

Posted Sep 25, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 5, 2026

Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Walk me through a People program you delivered from problem definition through adoption.

What they are checking: Whether they own projects end to end, including the adoption work that most project plans forget.

Tell me about a time a project went off track. How did you notice and what did you change?

What they are checking: Early warning habits and honesty in reporting, which matter more than never having a project slip.

Describe a time you had to influence a team that didn't report to you and wasn't convinced the project mattered.

What they are checking: Influence without authority, which is how this role gets anything done across People pillars.

What would you do

Two People pillars both say their initiative is top priority and share the same resources. What do you do?

What they are checking: How they navigate competing stakeholders and get a decision made by the right person instead of picking sides.

A senior leader keeps adding scope in meetings. How do you handle it without damaging the relationship?

What they are checking: Scope control skill and the confidence to name trade-offs to senior people respectfully.

You're halfway through a rollout and feedback says employees find the new tool confusing. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they listen to users and adjust plans, rather than pushing ahead to protect the timeline.

About the work

How do you pick a project management approach for a People initiative versus a technology rollout?

What they are checking: Whether they adapt methodology to the work rather than forcing one framework onto everything.

How would you measure adoption of a new performance review process across thousands of employees?

What they are checking: Whether they define success as real behavior change, not just a launch date hit.

How do you handle confidential employee data that shows up in project materials?

What they are checking: Judgment about privacy in People work, where a careless spreadsheet can expose sensitive information.

What does a good status update look like to you, and who gets which version?

What they are checking: Communication discipline: tailoring detail to the audience so leaders see risks and teams see next steps.

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The full job description

As published by Stripe.

Who we are About Stripe Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses. Millions of companies - from the world’s largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups - use Stripe to accept payments, grow their revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities. Our mission is to increase the GDP of the internet, and we have a staggering amount of work ahead. That means you have an unprecedented opportunity to put the global economy within everyone's reach while doing the most important work of your career. About the team The People Operations and Insights team drives project management rigor for the People team and our stakeholders. We empower and enable innovative, connected People products and programs that advance our shared goals and support sustainable growth. As a Project Manager on our team, you will be responsible for working across our People pillars to champion our delivery across all impacting project/program and portfolios. You will manage projects end-to-end or cross functionally, effectively navigating complex organizational dynamics. You will utilize structured project management methodologies to ensure successful delivery and adoption of high-priority initiatives with our internal team and our users. What you’ll do Responsibilities  • Tackle hard, ambiguous questions with rigor and independence, owning projects from problem definition to final recommendation. • Develop and implement project plans, optimize workflows and ensure all stakeholders are informed and engaged throughout the process. • Monitor project progress, identify potential risks, and proactively implement mitigation strategies to ensure timely and successful project delivery. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including legal, finance, and engineering to identify areas for improvement in processes and controls. • Establish and maintain effective project governance, ensuring that all project activities, decisions, and key milestones comply with standards and best practices.   • Prepare materials to present to senior leadership, internal and external stakeholders, and users. • Foster a culture of collaboration, experimentation, and continuous improvement within the People team. Who you are Requirements We’re looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role. If you meet these, we encourage you to apply. Preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement. • Have 7+ years of experience in project management, business operations, strategy,  or consulting, with at least 2 years operating within an HR team at a company. • A proven track record of navigating complexity and driving results with a balance of urgency and thoughtfulness. • Experience working cross-functionally with teams like HR, Finance, Legal, Product, Tech and Leadership. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset aimed at informing decision making. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and persuasively to various stakeholders. • Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Asana, Jira, Airtable) and methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, etc.). • Strong cross-functional collaboration abilities and a proven track record of building trust and driving alignment across teams. • Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, managing multiple projects simultaneously. Preferred qualifications • Experience with change management frameworks (e.g. Prosci ADKAR® Model) • Experience building and deploying enablement and training materials • Experience across HR systems (e.g. HCM, ATS, LMS, CRM) • Experience working with AI tools to increase productivity • Advanced Mac OS and Google suite skills (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides)