Employee Engagement Manager

OpenX is focused on unleashing the full economic potential of digital media companies. We do this by making digital advertising markets and technologies that are designed to deliver optimal value to publishers and advertisers on every ad served across all screens.

At OpenX, we have built a team that is uniquely experienced in designing and operating high-scale ad marketplaces, and we are constantly on the lookout for thoughtful, creative executors who are as fascinated as we are about finding new ways to apply a blend of market design, technical innovation, operational excellence, and empathetic partner service to the frontiers of digital advertising.

As the Employee Engagement Manager, you will be instrumental in shaping, executing, and evolving our engagement strategy to enhance employee experience, connection, and recognition, while leveraging data-driven insights to continuously improve our programs. This role partners closely with leaders and cross-functional teams to ensure engagement initiatives align with OpenX’s people strategy and business goals.

This is a key role to realizing the vision outlined in our People Team Strategic Plan. We exist to create an outstanding employee experience, a high-performing workforce, and a strong company culture that helps OpenX win. We envision a global, driven team that embodies OpenX’s mission, vision, and core values, and a highly engaged workforce where employees grow personally and professionally to advance their careers. Our commitment includes valuing individual uniqueness and ensuring equity in opportunities for all employees.

At OpenX, we embrace a flexible work environment that provides employees with the opportunity to work remotely or in-office based on their location and personal preferences. We have offices in key locations, and while no one is required to be in an office, we encourage employees who live near one to use the space for collaboration, connection, and engagement as it fits their work style.

1. Develop and Drive Employee Engagement Strategy

Collaborate with People Business Partners, People Operations, Talent Management, Learning & Development, as well as company leaders, to develop and execute a comprehensive engagement strategy that aligns with OpenX’s values, business objectives, and employee experience priorities.

Maintain a pulse on the organization while identifying emerging trends in employee engagement and culture, bringing innovative, data-driven ideas to enhance impact

2. Build Organizational Engagement & Recognition

Lead engagement programs that improve collaboration, belonging, and team connectivity.

Play a key role in fostering a culture where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute. Partner with NEXUS, and OpenX’s other employee-led groups focused on strengthening inclusion and belonging across the company. Collaborate to align engagement strategies and initiatives that enhance the overall employee experience.

3. Identify and implement tools and technologies that enhance the remote and in-office employee experience.

Organize culture-driven initiatives, including virtual and in-person events, trainings, workshops, and community-building programs.

Contribute as a thought partner to key moments in the employee lifecycle (onboarding, recognition, celebrations) to ensure they reflect OpenX’s culture and values.

Manage and evolve employee recognition programs (e.g., Bonusly, Commercial team awards, anniversaries, etc.) to celebrate contributions and reinforce company values.

4. Leverage Data to Inform Strategy

Collaborate on the design, execution, and analysis of employee engagement surveys, pulse checks, candidate and new hire surveys, and focus groups to understand employee sentiment.

Translate employee feedback into actionable insights and work with People Business Partners and leaders to develop and track engagement and culture improvement initiatives.

Establish key metrics and benchmarks to measure the success of engagement and culture programs.

5. Plan and Oversee Engagement & Wellbeing Programs

Oversee OpenX Cares (corporate giving and volunteerism) to encourage community engagement and impact.

Design and execute culture and engagement related initiatives that bring people together, from virtual events to in-person gatherings.

6. Manage relationships with vendors and external partners to enhance culture, wellness, and engagement efforts.

Oversee the engagement and wellness budgets, ensuring investments align with business and employee experience goals.

7. Collaborate with Global Benefits to launch wellness initiatives that support employee mental and physical wellbeing.

8. Enhance Internal Communication & Employer Branding

Develop and manage relevant internal communication channels (Slack, Confluence, newsletters, company-wide updates) to drive transparency and engagement.

Create compelling content that amplifies employee voices, success stories, and initiatives.

Act as a culture ambassador, working closely with Talent Acquisition and Marketing to promote OpenX as an employer of choice externally, including managing BuiltIn posts and content. 

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Communications, Business Administration, or a related field, or the equivalent professional experience.

5-7 years of experience in employee engagement, internal communications, culture programs, or employee experience roles.

Operate with a strategic mindset and ability to align engagement initiatives with business and people strategies.

Strong project management skills, able to juggle multiple initiatives and deliver results.

Ability to analyze data and translate insights into meaningful action plans.

Proven ability to plan and manage both virtual and live events that bring employees together.

Experience in a flexible hybrid, remote, and/or global work environment.

Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills, including experience creating engaging content (newsletters, internal updates).

Proficiency in employee engagement tools (e.g., Slack, Bonusly, 15Five, survey platforms) and Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms) for collaboration, reporting, and communication.

Vendor management experience and ability to build relationships with external partners.

This is a broad role with the potential for significant impact. The right person will have the opportunity to truly shape the employee engagement landscape at OpenX, putting their stamp on key initiatives and making a meaningful difference in how employees connect, grow, and thrive within the company.

Engagement programs enhance employee connection, recognition, and belonging, aligning with OpenX’s People Team Strategic Plan.

Employee feedback drives meaningful action, and engagement initiatives evolve based on data-driven insights.

OpenX is seen as a top employer with a strong, well-communicated culture.

Employees feel valued, engaged, and empowered to grow personally and professionally within OpenX.

Pursuant to any state, local ordinance, or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation. 

OpenX is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. For all applicants, the base salary range is noted above, per year + bonus + equity + benefits. A candidate’s salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, and certifications. 

A summary of our benefits, which include medical, dental, vision, 401k, equity and more, can be viewed here: https://www.openx.com/company/careers/ A candidate’s salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, and certifications.  

Our five company values form a solid bedrock serving to define us as a group and guide the company. Our values remind us that how we do things often matters as much as what we do.

We are one team. There are no exceptions. We are a group of strong and diverse individuals unified by a shared mission. We embrace challenges and win together as a team. We respect and care about our colleagues and cultivate an inclusive culture

We innovate on behalf of our customers. We understand, respect, and listen carefully to our customers. We build great products to solve our customers’ problems. We manage our customers’ expectations clearly and honestly. We are a trusted partner to all of our customers - we act with integrity at all times. We care.

We are all owners of OpenX

We all have a voice to improve OpenX

We stake our personal and professional reputations on the excellence of our work

We are not interested in just "doing our jobs"; we take ownership to drive results

We understand and respect what each of us does. We are eager to teach and share what we know with others, both internally and externally. We are eager to learn from others and we ask questions internally and externally. 

We take responsible risks and own and learn from our mistakes. We recognize and repeat success. We actively seek out and provide constructive feedback. We adapt quickly and embrace change. We tackle growth and learning with real urgency. We are endlessly curious.

Our three traits capture what makes a great team member at OpenX.

Ideal team players are humble and demonstrate integrity. They put the team's success above their own, share credit generously, and value collective achievements. They are self-assured, open to coaching, and committed to continuous learning.

Ideal team players are results-driven and motivated. They are curious, always seeking more to do, learn, and take on. As proactive problem-solvers, they take initiative without needing external motivation. They continuously think about the next steps and opportunities for improvement.

Ideal team players are smart and possess the intellectual acumen to understand the complexities of our organization and industry. They are interpersonally intelligent, good communicators, and exemplify sound judgment in their interactions across the company to foster a collaborative environment.

It is a fundamental principle at OpenX not to discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, gender identity/transgender status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, and other protected characteristic as established by law.

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