CDX Rotational Program Manager (Milwaukee or Chicago)
About The Position
As the CDX Rotational Program Manager, based in Milwaukee or Chicago, you will be part of the Americas HR Business Partner Team. The Rotational Program Manager leads the strategy, design, and execution of the Commercial Development Exploration (CDX) Program— our US Sales organization’s early career rotational experience that develops future commercial and sales leaders. The role serves as the strategic owner and single point of accountability for program vision, cross functional alignment, talent development outcomes, and continuous improvement across multiple commercial functions and sales regions. Responsibilities include talent pipeline strategy, executive stakeholder engagement, participant development, and ensuring the program evolves with the business’s capability needs. This position reports to the Director, HR Business Partner - US Sales, and works in partnership with Sales Leaders—including the President of Sales, Regional VPs, Revenue Management, Field Marketing, and Category Management executives.
Requirements
- You have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience: 5+ years experience in HR, Early Talent, L&D or Commercial Discipline. Strong understanding of US Sales/Commercial business strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to quickly and successfully deliver complex projects with strong business acumen.
- Strong program and project management skills, with the ability to operationalize and scale initiatives.
- Excellent written and verbal communication; skilled at messaging, presenting, and gaining alignment from leaders at all levels.
- Highly adaptable with the ability to juggle multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and respond to last‑minute changes with urgency.
- Effective at navigating complex organizations; able to collaborate, influence, and build relationships across multiple locations.
- Strategic, solutions‑oriented thinker with a positive, proactive mindset.
- Experience leading programs from ideation and piloting through execution and evaluation, using data and metrics to guide decisions.
- Strategic thinking & program design
- Executive influence & stakeholder management
- Coaching, development & talent assessment
- Organizational alignment & cross‑functional leadership
- Data‑driven decision‑making & continuous improvement
- Willingness to travel for recruitment events, regional meetings, rotations, or onboarding activities.
Responsibilities
- Lead long‑term strategy and direction for the CDX rotational program, ensuring alignment with commercial and enterprise talent priorities.
- Set program goals, define rotation structure, and evolve the program based on business needs and feedback.
- Ensure rotations across Field Marketing, Category Management, Revenue Management, and Distributor Sales are aligned, role‑appropriate, and developmentally progressive.
- Partner with rotation leaders to define and calibrate learning objectives.
- Build strong partnerships with Sales leaders, cross‑functional VPs, regional leaders, and HR to ensure program relevance and impact.
- Serve as the primary liaison between participants, rotation managers, and the broader commercial organization.
- Design and oversee development experiences that build commercial capabilities and readiness for first‑line leadership roles.
- Define success criteria, learning outcomes, and competency expectations across rotations.
- Evaluate program effectiveness using data, feedback, and KPIs to drive improvements and ROI.
- Deliver insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders based on participant outcomes and capability needs.
- Guide participant transition into full‑time commercial roles and support long-term development.
- Foster alumni engagement to sustain program culture and networking.
Benefits
- Flexible work programs that support work life balance including a hybrid work model of 4 days in the office
- We care about our People and Planet and have challenged ourselves with stretch goals around our key priorities
- We care about our communities, and play our part to make a difference – from charitable donations to hitting the streets together to build parks, giving back to the community is part of our culture and who we are
- Engagement with a variety of Business Resource Groups, which can provide volunteer opportunities, leadership experience, and networking through the organization
- Ability to grow and develop your career centered around our First Choice Learning opportunities
- Participation in our Total Rewards program with a competitive base salary, incentive plans, parental leave, health, dental, vision, 401k option with incredible employer match, generous paid time off plans, an engaging Wellness Program, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with amazing resources
- On site Pub and access to cool brand clothing and swag, top events and, of course... free beer and beverages!
- Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
