Program Manager, Microsoft Partnership

Founded by Arianna Huffington in 2016, Thrive Global is a leading behavior change technology company with the mission to improve productivity and health outcomes – one Microstep at a time. Thrive helps individuals and organizations improve well-being, performance and mental resilience with its AI-powered behavior change technology platform. Thrive’s Microsteps – small, science-backed steps to improve health and productivity – have been adopted by employees at more than 200 organizations in over 160 countries, from frontline and call center workers to executives at multinational companies. For more information, visit www.thriveglobal.com.

Company Overview

Founded by Arianna Huffington in 2016, Thrive Global is a leading behavior change technology company with the mission to improve productivity and health outcomes – one Microstep at a time. Thrive helps individuals and organizations improve well-being, performance and mental resilience with its AI-powered behavior change technology platform. Thrive’s Microsteps – small, science-backed steps to improve health and productivity – have been adopted by employees at more than 200 organizations in over 160 countries, from frontline and call center workers to executives at multinational companies. For more information, visit www.thriveglobal.com.

Thrive Global is seeking a highly organized and strategic Global Program Manager to support our expanding partnership with Microsoft. As the scope of our work continues to grow, this role will provide essential structure, execution, and coordination across Thrive’s global wellbeing program and initiatives for Microsoft employees worldwide.

The Program Manager will serve as the connective thread between Thrive’s global strategy and local execution—partnering closely with our regional Wellbeing Coordinators and Health Coaches to ensure consistency, alignment, and measurable impact. They’ll collaborate across Thrive’s internal teams and Microsoft stakeholders to deliver high-quality, high-visibility programs that drive engagement, performance, and health outcomes.

Program Coordination & Strategy

• Oversee day-to-day program delivery across regions, ensuring initiatives align with Thrive’s global wellbeing strategy for Microsoft.
• Lead and facilitate regular program management calls with Microsoft stakeholders, presenting program proposals and status updates, identifying needs and risks, and recommending engagement strategies and initiatives.
• Partner closely with regional coordinators and coaches to align on delivery, share best practices, and ensure consistent, high-quality support for Microsoft’s HR and wellbeing teams across all regions.
• Oversee the global events and communications engine for Microsoft’s Wellbeing Program, managing a high volume of events across multiple partners, and coordinating internal and external workflows for communications, including newsletter contributions, Viva Engage post content, and ongoing Viva Engage community engagement, to ensure consistent, aligned execution across coordinators, coaches, and Microsoft teams.
• Support stakeholder management across regions, maintaining clear communication and alignment with local Microsoft teams.

• Serve as the primary operational bridge between Thrive’s international coaching team, regional wellbeing coordinators, and Microsoft stakeholders to ensure a seamless, high-impact experience for employees worldwide.
• Work closely with Thrive’s global Wellbeing Coordinators and coaches to align efforts, share best practices, and maintain consistent standards across markets.
• Create and manage regular communication rhythms, planning calendars, and reporting mechanisms to ensure collaboration across teams and time zones.
• Capture and synthesize partner feedback, lessons learned, and emerging needs to inform Thrive’s ongoing partnership and product strategy.

• Coordinate internal Thrive resources including content, coaching, communications, and marketing to ensure cohesive program execution.
• Establish and maintain structured internal and external communication rhythms (meetings, touchpoints, agendas, and follow-ups) to ensure alignment across coaches, coordinators, Microsoft and their partners.
• Lead development and management of partnership communications, including newsletters, program updates, and internal briefings.

• 3+ years of experience in program or project management, ideally within client-facing, enterprise, or global partnership environments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder programs across multiple regions or business units.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with a track record of delivering programs on time and at high quality.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; experience managing internal/external communications or engagement campaigns.
• Collaborative, proactive, and solutions-oriented, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Familiarity with Microsoft ecosystem, wellbeing initiatives, or large-scale corporate engagement programs preferred.

Become part of a mission-driven team dedicated to transforming workplace wellbeing. As a Coaching Operations Associate, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Make a real impact: Play a critical role in scaling our coaching operations and improving customer experiences.
• Grow professionally: As the program expands, so will your opportunities for development and leadership.
• Innovate and shape processes: Help refine and optimize operations to drive efficiency and excellence.

✨ What We Offer:

• 🌍 Mission-Driven Impact: Be part of a company that’s truly making a difference in people’s lives around the world.
• 🚀 Career Growth: Develop within the company and help shape our growth strategy.
• 💙 Human-Centric Culture: Thrive in a supportive environment with a range of wellness perks and benefits.
• 💰 Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a comprehensive and rewarding total compensation package.
• 🩺 Health & Financial Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage plus a 401(k) program with company match.
• 🌴 Time to Recharge: Generous paid time-off programs designed to help you rest, reset, and recharge — including Thrive Time, a benefit unique to Thrive that gives employees additional paid time off after major projects or intense periods of work to truly recharge and recover.

Compensation:

Base compensation for this role will likely fall in the $75,000-$85,000 range.

• Please note: We provide a competitive mix of salary, performance bonus, and equity. The final offer amount will depend on factors like experience, expertise, and may differ from the range above. This range also excludes additional benefits, such as 401(k), and medical, dental, or vision insurance.

Thrive is deeply committed to creating a safe and welcoming work environment free of discrimination and harassment so that all employees can bring their whole selves to work.

Thrive is proud to ensure equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family or parental status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Thrive is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. Please inform Thrive’s Recruiting team if you need any assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.