Senior Manager, Talent Management & Engagement

Moloco • Redwood City, CA

79d • $165,000 - $210,000

About The Position

Our Senior Manager of Talent Management & Engagement drive the systems that unlock exceptional performance, growth, and retention across our global workforce. As part of our Talent Development team, you'll own the infrastructure that helps Moloco scale our revenue faster than headcount growth — making every talent decision count. You'll architect how we identify, develop, and retain top talent through data-informed performance systems, strategic succession planning, and engagement programs that drive real behavior change. Working closely with People Partners and business leaders, you'll build the frameworks that make internal growth a reality and position Moloco as a destination where high performers thrive.

Requirements

• 6-10+ years in talent management, organizational development, or HR strategy roles, ideally in high-growth tech environments
• Proven track record designing and implementing performance management systems, succession planning, and talent review processes at scale
• Experience with competency frameworks, career ladders, and promotion processes that drive internal mobility
• Strong analytical skills with experience using people data to identify trends, measure program impact, and inform strategic decisions
• Demonstrated success facilitating talent conversations with senior leaders and translating business needs into talent solutions

Nice To Haves

• Experience with modern HR technology platforms and learning management systems
• Familiarity with AI tools for talent management, assessment, or development
• Experience supporting hypergrowth companies through rapid scaling phases
• Advanced degree in Organizational Development, Industrial Psychology, or related field

Responsibilities

• Design and evolve Moloco's performance cycle, ensuring alignment with compensation and promotion decisions
• Create a real-time view of performance across Moloco that drives timely, high-ROI actions
• Facilitate calibration sessions and talent reviews that deliver consistent, data-informed decisions about performance and potential
• Promote leveling frameworks, competency models, and career ladders that enable transparent promotion processes and internal mobility
• Build feedback systems that embed continuous performance conversations into manager-employee relationships
• Lead employee survey strategy — from design through analysis to action planning — turning insights into targeted interventions
• Design pulse surveys, onboarding feedback loops, and exit interview processes that capture actionable insights
• Create engagement dashboards that help leaders understand and improve team health
• Partner with People Partners to translate listening data into targeted action plans
• Facilitate talent reviews with leadership teams to assess bench strength, identify succession gaps, and prioritize development investments
• Design succession planning processes that prepare Moloco for leadership transitions and critical role coverage
• Define and implement our approach to identifying and developing high-potential talent through targeted programs and stretch opportunities
• Track succession readiness and HiPo progression metrics to inform strategic workforce planning
• Partner with People Analytics to design frameworks that connect talent programs to business outcomes and ROI
• Partner with People Analytics to identify retention risks, leadership gaps, and development needs before they become critical
• Leverage AI tools and emerging technologies to personalize talent experiences and improve program effectiveness

Benefits

• Base Pay Range: $165,000—$210,000 USD
• Innovative benefits that empower our employees to take care of themselves and their families
• A culture of inclusion and belonging

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees