Kiana Addo

About Kiana Addo

With 7+ years of program management experience, I\'m passionate about driving operational excellence in large-scale organizations. My expertise spans developing and implementing strategic programs, streamlining processes, and fostering stakeholder engagement. I excel at bringing clarity to complexity, leveraging data-driven insights to enhance team performance and accountability.Throughout my career, I\'ve led change management initiatives, optimized hiring strategies, and cultivated collaborative team environments. At Google, I designed and operationalized key programs, from centralizing project tracking to enhancing cross-team collaboration through data-driven Operations Reviews. I am proud to have improved hiring equity, scaled training programs, and fostered a strong sense of belonging.Beyond operations, I am deeply invested in cultivating strong team culture through engagement initiatives and team-building efforts that boost morale and productivity. Whether launching structured hiring programs, designing scalable reporting mechanisms, or facilitating leadership strategy discussions, I thrive at the intersection of problem-solving, people enablement, and operational efficiency.Outside of program management, I channel my creativity as a digital content creator, building an engaged audience across beauty, lifestyle, and fashion platforms. This dual passion for strategy and storytelling informs my approach to problem-solving, innovation, and brand-building.I am a lifelong learner, continuously seeking opportunities to enhance efficiency, drive meaningful impact, and create lasting value.

Experience

1. Program Manager, Hiring Strategy & Operations

   Google

   Mar 2018 — Present · Los Angeles County, CA, US

   As a Hiring Engagement Program Manager at Google, I specialize in designing and implementing strategic programs that enhance hiring processes, optimize efficiency, and drive hiring outcomes. I thrive at the intersection of operations, stakeholder engagement, and data-driven decision-making, ensuring that hiring strategies align with business priorities while fostering an inclusive candidate experience.I have led high-impact initiatives, including developing scalable reporting frameworks that improve visibility into hiring outcomes, streamlining program operations to enhance workflow efficiency, and facilitating cross-functional collaboration through structured Operations Reviews. By leveraging data and analytics, I help leadership make informed decisions that drive accountability and measurable results.In addition to optimizing hiring strategies, I have played a pivotal role in change management, introducing new tools and workflows that enhance productivity across recruiting teams. I spearheaded the successful adoption of Asana for project tracking, implementing a structured onboarding plan that improved efficiency for 30+ team members. My expertise in program management extends to scaling structured hiring training, where I have facilitated sessions for hundreds of hiring managers and interviewers, ensuring fair and effective hiring practices.Beyond operations, I am deeply invested in team culture and engagement. I have led initiatives that foster inclusion, strengthen team cohesion, and enhance collaboration. From structuring onboarding programs to designing engagement strategies, my work contributes to creating a high-performing, connected, and motivated team.Passionate about operational excellence, strategic problem-solving, and fostering strong workplace culture, I continue to drive impactful programs that enable scalable and efficient hiring processes.

Education

• Stanford University

  Bachelor of Arts degree, Psychology

  2008 — 2012

Skills

• Qualtrics
• Photoshop
• Powerpoint
• Teaching
• Psychology
• Public Speaking
• Tutoring
• Research
• Event Management
• Coordination
• Event Planning
• Microsoft Office
• Excel
• Recruiting
• Nonprofits
• Management
• Microsoft Excel
• Leadership
• Program Management
• Spss
• Leadership Development
• Data Analysis
• Facebook
• Marketing
• Community Outreach
• Microsoft Word
• Analysis
• Statistics
• Blogging
• Qualitative Research
• Adobe Connect
• Microsoft Office Sharepoint Server
• Social Media
• Grant Writing
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Google Sheets