Employee Resource Group Program Manager
Career GuideKey Responsibilities
- Create an Employee Resource Group strategy and yearly plan
- Support Employee Resource Group leaders with coaching and tools
- Develop program guidelines and operating standards
- Plan and deliver events, speakers, and awareness campaigns
- Manage budgets, funding requests, and vendor relationships
- Build communication plans and internal marketing
- Partner with Human Resources, Talent, and Internal Communications
- Track participation, feedback, and program impact metrics
- Ensure programs are inclusive and accessible across locations
- Identify risks and handle sensitive issues with care and confidentiality
Top Skills for Success
Program Management
Stakeholder Management
Facilitation
Inclusive Program Design
Event Planning
Communication Planning
Change Management
Conflict Resolution
Budget Management
Vendor Management
Data Literacy
Employee Listening
Career Progression
Can Lead To
Diversity and Inclusion Program Manager
People Experience Manager
Culture and Engagement Manager
Internal Communications Manager
Employee Engagement Specialist
Talent Development Program Manager
Transition Opportunities
Head of Employee Experience
Director of Culture and Engagement
Director of Diversity and Inclusion Programs
People Operations Manager
Chief of Staff for People Team
Common Skill Gaps
Often Missing Skills
Impact MeasurementExecutive CommunicationRisk ManagementBudget ForecastingGlobal Program DeliveryVolunteer Leader Coaching
Development SuggestionsBuild a simple measurement plan with clear goals, a few key metrics, and a quarterly review. Practice concise updates for senior leaders. Learn basic budget forecasting and vendor contracting steps. Shadow a global program team to understand regional needs and accessibility requirements. Create a repeatable coaching toolkit for group leaders.
Salary & Demand
Median Salary Range
Entry LevelUSD 70,000 to 95,000
Mid LevelUSD 95,000 to 130,000
Senior LevelUSD 130,000 to 175,000
Growth Trend
Steady demand. Hiring tends to increase at larger companies and during periods of culture change, but can be sensitive to budget shifts.Companies Hiring
Major Employers
MicrosoftGoogleMetaAmazonSalesforceAccentureDeloitteJPMorgan ChaseUnitedHealth GroupWalmart
Industry Sectors
TechnologyFinancial ServicesConsultingHealthcareRetailMediaManufacturingEducationGovernmentNonprofit
Recommended Next Steps
1
Create a sample annual Employee Resource Group roadmap with goals, milestones, and budget2
Draft a set of Employee Resource Group guidelines and leader playbook3
Build a simple dashboard that tracks participation, satisfaction, and outcomes4
Practice an executive update that fits in one page with clear decisions needed5
Run a small pilot event series and document learnings and results6
Network with Employee Resource Group leaders and People team partners to validate priorities7
Earn a program management credential or complete a practical program management course8
Collect work samples that show planning, communication, and measurable impact