Manager Talent Development

A Regional Talent Development Manager plays a pivotal role in shaping and executing talent strategies that drive both business success and employee growth. This role focuses on designing and implementing high-impact development programs, effectively balancing long-term strategic objectives with immediate organizational needs.

Key Responsibilities:

Program Design

• Lead the creation and delivery of best in learning and leadership development programs.
• Utilize latest technologies, learning design theories and instructional design methodologies to create best in class experiences.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of programs through business and people metrics.

Coaching and Leadership Development

• Develop and execute leadership development programs to build a robust pipeline of future leaders.
• Deliver one-on-one coaching to senior managers to enhance performance and career growth.

Cross-functional collaboration

• Lead the execution of programs and development projects, ensuring a best-in-class experience and measurable impact.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate learning initiatives into broader business processes.

Communications

• Develop and execute communication strategies to promote learning programs and initiatives.
• Partner with internal communications to highlight success stories and encourage participation in development opportunities.

What you need to be successful

• Experience: 5+ years of experience in talent development, learning & development, or related roles.
• Mental agility: you can take in change and find the best course of action to move forward despite unpredictable events.
• Energy and drive: you are passionate about making an impact and show positive and high energy to those around you.
• Strategic thinking: You are able to take a big picture view, aligning people and business priorities, balancing long-term vision with immediate needs.
• Experience design: design experiences that center on the colleagues’ needs, feelings, contexts, and mindsets.
• Learning Design & Delivery: Apply science-based approaches to create learner-centric programs with strong facilitation skills.
• Coaching: Group and one-on-one coaching for colleagues and leaders at all levels.

1. Leadership and People Management

• Strong leadership skills to guide and mentor employees, as well as lead a team of HR or training professionals.
• Ability to build relationships with all levels of the organization to ensure training and development programs align with organizational goals.
• Coaching and mentoring employees to enhance their leadership potential.

2. Strategic Thinking

• Ability to align talent development strategies with the organization's goals and objectives.
• Creating long-term plans that focus on succession planning, skills development, and workforce optimization.
• Identifying the competencies needed for future organizational success and ensuring the development of these competencies within the team.

3. Program Design and Implementation

• Experience designing training programs that cater to different learning styles and skill sets.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and how to implement them effectively in corporate settings.
• Ability to create customized development plans for individual employees based on their career goals and organizational needs.

4. Change Management

• Expertise in leading and managing change within an organization, particularly in relation to cultural shifts, technology adoption, or process improvements.
• Supporting employees through transitions and helping them adjust to new roles, tools, or organizational structures.

5. Data-Driven Decision Making

• Using data and analytics to assess the effectiveness of training programs and make adjustments.
• Tracking employee progress and providing feedback to ensure development objectives are met.
• Analyzing performance metrics and organizational data to identify skill gaps and areas for improvement.

6. Communication and Presentation Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey complex concepts clearly and persuasively.
• Ability to present training programs and development initiatives to senior management and other stakeholders.
• Engaging with employees at all levels of the organization to ensure effective communication of development opportunities.

7. Project Management

• Ability to manage multiple training initiatives simultaneously, ensuring that deadlines, budgets, and goals are met.
• Experience in coordinating resources, trainers, and materials for effective program delivery.
• Maintaining clear documentation of development programs, outcomes, and employee feedback.