SAVANNAH JONES
Playa Del Rey,CA
Summary
Senior Program Manager operating at the intersection of People, Finance, Systems, and Business Intelligence - focused on turning strategy into execution that scales.
Lead cross-functional programs that improve how organizations run, aligning long-range planning, budgeting, systems, and execution to drive clarity, efficiency, and informed decision-making.
Known for bringing structure to ambiguity and turning strategy into execution across teams, systems, and resources.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Program Manager | People & Money Department
Goodr Sunglasses
09.2024 - Current
- Operating Model & Organizational Effectiveness: Lead cross-functional programs across People, Finance, Systems, and Business Intelligence, to improve organizational effectiveness and scalability
- Financial Planning & Budget Alignment: Align long-range strategy, budgeting, and execution to enable informed decision-making and effective resource allocation
- Executive Strategy & Execution: Partner with executive leadership to translate company strategy into clear, executable programs
- Systems & Process Optimization: Drive implementation and optimization of systems and processes to improve efficiency, visibility, and decision-making across teams
- Cross-Functional Program Leadership: Align People, Finance, Systems, and BI to deliver high-impact, company-wide initiatives
- Scalable Operations & Execution: Identify gaps, streamline workflows, and build structures that support long-term growth
Senior Project Manager | People Department
Goodr Sunglasses
01.2022 - 09.2024
- HRIS System Transformation: Led the implementation of a new HRIS and seamlessly oversaw its transition for a workforce of over 100 employees.
- Efficient Contract Management: Conceptualized, built, and implemented a comprehensive digital contract management system, revolutionizing document storage, retrieval, and tracking. Resulted in heightened accuracy and efficiency in legal document management.
- Mitigation of Legal Risks: Spearheaded the identification of potential legal risks in the hiring process, proactively assembling a task force to devise alternative solutions and prevent potential compliance violations.
- Strategic HR Roadmap: Crafted a comprehensive HR roadmap aligning talent acquisition, retention, and performance management strategies with the company's growth objectives, ensuring HR's pivotal role in achieving company success.
- Enhanced Onboarding: Trained and mentored every new team member on our project management system, accelerating their time to productivity by 25%
- Learning and Development Success: Directed a cross-functional team of 10 to launch a company-wide Learning and Development platform, catalyzing enhanced employee skills and professional growth throughout the organization.
Sr. Project Manager
Nude Envie Cosmetics
03.2020 - 01.2022
- Introduced project management methodology improving efficiency, reducing costs by 20%, and increasing on-time delivery by 30%
- Led implementation of project management software to streamline workflows and improve collaboration
- Built performance tracking systems to support data-driven decision-making
Project Manager
Kossoris Search Inc.
07.2019 - 03.2020
- Led process improvement initiatives to optimize execution and increase team efficiency
- Partnered with hiring managers to align staffing strategy with project needs
- Ensured compliance with legal and data privacy requirements
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles05-2019
Skills
- Strategic Program Management
- Business Operations & Operating Model
- Financial Planning & Budgeting
- Systems & Process Optimization
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Organizational Design
- Data-Informed Decision Making
Awards
Flamingo Award for Agility: Issued by Issued by goodr Executives · Dec 2025
The Flamingo Award for Agility at goodr recognizes exceptional adaptability, speed, and effectiveness in navigating complex, fast-changing environments. It honors one individual who demonstrates the ability to respond to shifting priorities, solve ambiguous problems, and drive impactful outcomes.
Flamingo Award for Autonomy: Issued by goodr Executives · Dec 2022
The Flamingo Award for Autonomy at goodr is a prestigious honor awarded to approximately 10 individuals each year. It recognizes their exceptional achievements that not only exceeded expectations but also left a lasting and awe-inspiring impact through their remarkable contributions.
Timeline
Senior Program Manager | People & Money Department
Goodr Sunglasses
09.2024 - Current
Senior Project Manager | People Department
Goodr Sunglasses
01.2022 - 09.2024
Sr. Project Manager
Nude Envie Cosmetics
03.2020 - 01.2022
Project Manager
Kossoris Search Inc.
07.2019 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Loyola Marymount University