Talent Management- Program Manager

About the Role

The Program Manager, Talent Management leads the design, development, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of core talent management initiatives, including performance management, talent reviews, succession planning, career pathing, and coaching assessments. In this role you will conduct needs analyses, evaluate program effectiveness, and stay abreast of industry trends to recommend improvements. By leveraging project management, strategic communication, and relationship‑building skills, you will drive the creation and enterprise‑wide adoption of talent solutions. You will maintain existing talent programs, create supporting resources and training, and use multiple communication channels to build manager and employee capability. Collaboration across functions ensures talent strategies align with broader organizational projects, while consulting with HR and business leaders shapes short‑ and long‑term programs that meet strategic goals. You will also develop new initiatives, develop project plans, set metrics, manage vendor relationships, and ensure programs stay within budget. Reporting on program performance and providing data‑driven insights to senior leaders completes the cycle of continuous improvement. • Design, develop, implement, and maintain talent management programs such as performance management, talent reviews, succession planning, career pathing, and coaching assessments. • Conduct needs analysis, evaluate program effectiveness, and research current talent management trends to inform recommendations. • Manage project plans, scoping, resource allocation, timelines, and metrics for new and existing talent initiatives. • Communicate program objectives and processes through multiple channels to build manager and employee capability. • Collaborate cross‑functionally to ensure talent strategies align with broader organizational projects and goals. • Consult with HR and business leaders to create short‑ and long‑term talent programs supporting organizational objectives. • Propose and develop new talent solutions, set program metrics, and track performance against goals. • Recommend enhancements based on best‑practice research, benchmark data, and organizational assessments. • Partner with the HR Technology team to leverage existing systems (e.g., Oracle HCM) for talent processes. • Identify, negotiate, and manage third‑party vendor relationships for talent program delivery. • Monitor program budgets and ensure initiatives stay within financial limits. • Prepare performance reports and provide data‑driven insights to senior leadership. • Stay current on emerging talent management trends and act as a champion for talent initiatives across the company. • Apply data‑driven metrics, change‑management planning, and human‑centered design principles to talent initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸program design
• ▸needs analysis
• ▸metrics tracking
• ▸oracle hcm
• ▸vendor management
• ▸performance reporting

What You Bring

A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is required, or a high school diploma with two years of relevant experience. Candidates must have five to eight years of experience in talent management, learning, or organization development, including hands‑on project management of enterprise‑wide programs such as talent reviews and succession planning. Preferred qualifications include experience with Oracle HCM, strong analytical and change‑management abilities, knowledge of human‑centered design, and excellent influence, presentation, and communication skills. • Minimum 5–8 years experience in talent management, learning, or organization development, including project management of enterprise‑wide programs. • Proficiency with Oracle HCM (preferred) and strong influence, presentation, and communication skills.

Requirements

• ▸5‑8 years
• ▸talent management
• ▸oracle hcm
• ▸bachelor's
• ▸project management
• ▸change management

Benefits

The position is based in Houston, Texas, with a hybrid work schedule that combines office and remote days. Reasonable accommodations are available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Occasional travel may be required, and a REAL ID or TSA‑approved alternative is needed for air travel. WM offers a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, a stock purchase plan, 401(k) matching, and paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Benefits may vary by site, but all eligible employees receive a comprehensive suite of perks designed to support health, financial security, and work‑life balance. At WM, a job is more than a paycheck—it creates opportunities for employees and their families. The company is committed to people‑first values, investing in growth, fostering a family‑like culture, and building a sustainable future for all stakeholders. • Competitive total compensation package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, and paid time off. • Hybrid office location in Houston, TX with occasional travel requiring a REAL ID or TSA‑approved alternative.

Work Environment

Office Full-Time