Program Manager (Talent and Organization Development)

Job Summary:

The Talent and Organization Development Program Manager oversees the end-to-end design, implementation, and evaluation of talent development initiatives—spanning employee skill enhancement, leadership growth, and organizational capability building.

Reporting to senior HR leadership, this role ensures programs align with business objectives and foster a high-performing culture. 

Required in-office presence at least 4 days per week

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

1.

Program Strategy & Design



* Develop and execute multi-year L&D and leadership development strategies that align with organizational goals.


* Identify skill and leadership gaps via needs assessments, succession planning, and analytics.


* Leverage competency frameworks for career progression pathways and leadership pipelines. 

2.

Program Development & Delivery



* Create blended learning solutions (workshops, coaching, e-learning, experiential assignments) using adult learning principles (e.g., ADDIE, Kirkpatrick).


* Facilitate or coordinate delivery of training sessions, learning/leadership workshops, and mentoring initiatives.


* Engage external vendors and oversee delivery.

3.

Program & Stakeholder Management



* Oversee project management—timelines, budgets, risk mitigation, metrics, and executive reporting.


* Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, business leaders, and internal SMEs to align content and reinforce learning outcomes.

4.

Coaching & Talent Development



* Provide one-on-one coaching/mentoring for executives, high-potentials, and emerging leaders.


* Facilitate ongoing learning communities, peer learning, and leadership circles.

5.

Evaluation & Continuous Improvement



* Develop evaluation frameworks to measure program effectiveness.


* Collect feedback, performance data, and continuously refine content and delivery based on insights.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and/or Experience:


* Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, Business, or related field; Master's or MBA preferred.


* 5+ years in talent development, learning & development, leadership development, or HR roles.


* Experience with program and project management methodologies; PMP or equivalent certifications a plus.


* Proficiency in instructional design, LMS platforms, e-learning tools, and virtual facilitation.


* Certifications such as SHRM, ATD, MBTI or other assessment tools, or ICF are a plus.

Skills and Abilities:


* Instructional Design: Adult learning mastery, blend of ILT, VILT, microlearning, AI


* Coaching & Facilitation: Skilled at leading interactive workshops and coaching leaders


* Strategic Thinking: Aligns L&D with business needs; leverages competency framework


* Analytical Impact: Uses metrics and ROI to bottom-line program value


* Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborates across functions and with...