Talent Management- Program Manager

About the Role

The Program Manager, Talent Management leads the design, development, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of comprehensive talent management programs such as performance management, talent reviews, succession planning, career pathing, and coaching assessments. This role conducts needs analyses, evaluates program effectiveness, and researches current trends and best practices to make strategic recommendations that enhance employee productivity and core capabilities across the organization. Leveraging project management, strategic communication, and relationship‑building skills, the manager drives adoption of talent solutions through careful planning, operations oversight, and stakeholder engagement. Key responsibilities include maintaining existing talent programs, creating resources and training for HR Business Partners, and using diverse communication channels to build manager and employee capability. The manager collaborates cross‑functionally to ensure alignment of talent strategies with other initiatives, consults with HR and business leaders on short‑ and long‑term programs, and proposes new solutions supported by detailed project plans, scoping, and metrics. They also partner with the HR Technology team, manage third‑party vendor relationships, ensure budget compliance, and prepare performance reports that provide data‑driven insights to senior leadership. • Design, develop, implement, and maintain talent management programs such as performance management, talent reviews, succession planning, career pathing, and coaching assessments. • Conduct needs analysis, research current trends, and recommend improvements to talent programs. • Manage project plans, timelines, resources, and stakeholder communications for talent initiatives. • Collaborate with HR Business Partners and cross‑functional leaders to align talent strategies with organizational goals. • Communicate talent management processes to managers and employees using varied communication channels. • Partner with the HR Technology team and manage third‑party vendor relationships to support talent solutions. • Track program metrics, prepare performance reports, and provide data‑driven insights to senior leaders. • Ensure talent programs adhere to budgetary limits.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸program design
• ▸needs analysis
• ▸project management
• ▸stakeholder communication
• ▸vendor management
• ▸metrics reporting

What You Bring

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or a high school diploma with two years of relevant experience), and a minimum of five to eight years of experience in talent management, learning, or organization development. Candidates must have hands‑on experience with talent review, succession planning, performance management, career pathing, and competencies, as well as proven project management skills for organization‑wide programs. Preferred qualifications include experience with Oracle HCM, strong knowledge of talent management best practices, data‑driven decision‑making, change management expertise, and excellent influencing, presentation, and communication abilities. • Possess 5–8 years of experience in talent management, learning, or organization development, including talent review, succession planning, performance management, career pathing, and competencies. • Demonstrated project management experience for organization‑wide talent programs. • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience). • Preferred experience with Oracle HCM. • Strong knowledge of talent management best practices and the ability to evaluate relevant metrics. • Ability to assess change management needs and develop change plans. • Excellent influencing, presentation, and communication skills.

Requirements

• ▸5-8 yrs
• ▸project management
• ▸bachelor's
• ▸oracle hcm
• ▸talent mgmt
• ▸change mgmt

Benefits

The position is based in Houston, Texas, and follows a hybrid work schedule, combining office and remote work. Physical demands are typical of an office environment, and reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities. Employees receive 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. Additional benefits may vary by site, and the company emphasizes a people‑first culture with opportunities for growth and a commitment to sustainability. • Competitive compensation package with medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, stock purchase plan, 401(k) match, and paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. • Hybrid work schedule based in Houston, Texas.

Work Environment

Office Full-Time