Senior Manager, Talent Management

Caterpillar Inc.•Irving, TX

2d•$159,120 - $238,680•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Talent Management is a highly visible, strategic role at Caterpillar, leading enterprise talent processes including strategic workforce planning, executive talent reviews, talent and succession planning, and talent pipeline development for critical business focus areas. The position uses technology to maximize the business value of talent management processes and calls for collaboration, creative problem solving, agility, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to develop new solutions while continuously improving existing ones with operational excellence. The role leads and improves enterprise-wide talent processes, incorporating internal feedback and external best practices and helping the HR community understand each process. In partnership with the business, it supports executive and broader talent pipelines, prepares materials for executive talent discussions, and applies talent management techniques to understand business needs and individuals’ skills, performance, and aspirations. The position also supports initiatives such as job architecture, performance management, career planning, and development; advises the business on complex talent challenges; and facilitates change management to maximize the value of talent solutions. The position is based in Irving, Texas, and is fully onsite Monday through Friday. Travel may be required up to 10% to support the global business. Domestic relocation assistance is available; visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

Deep experience in a variety of talent management processes, including talent and succession planning, strategic workforce planning, performance management, and career planning and development.
Demonstrated successful experience leading talent management efforts in a global organization.
Strong understanding of how to leverage technology to maximize the value of talent management processes.
Strong decision-making and critical-thinking skills, including accurate analysis, informed judgment, consideration of short- and long-term value and unintended consequences, and timely consultation to understand different perspectives.
Ability to listen, understand diverse concerns, identify fit-for-purpose solutions, and influence others using change management.
Ability to lead and deliver multiple concurrent priorities and adjust priorities and time allocation as business needs change.
Ability to anticipate and identify organizational, operational, or process problems; communicate transparently; and use appropriate problem-solving techniques, engaging others when needed.
Highly effective data gathering, combining, and reporting skills, including identifying outliers, trends, insights, and potential recommendations in business context.
Deep understanding of talent management solutions and techniques for closing talent gaps in the short and long term.
A degree or equivalent is strongly desired.

Responsibilities

Lead and continuously improve enterprise-wide talent processes, using internal feedback and external best practices and ensuring the HR community understands the purpose, timing, and execution of each process.
Partner with the business to maintain a strong executive talent pipeline and prepare materials throughout the year for executive talent discussions and reviews.
Partner with the business to develop robust talent pipelines for key talent segments, using talent management techniques to assess business needs and individuals’ skills, performance, and aspirations.
Collaborate with colleagues on high-priority talent management solutions and initiatives, including job architecture, performance management, career planning, and development.
Serve as a thought leader and strategic talent advisor, providing insights and creative solutions to complex talent challenges aligned with enterprise strategy and informed by industry best practices.
Facilitate change management to maximize the business value of talent management processes and solutions.