Talent Development Manager

ECG Management Consultants•San Diego, CA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The talent development manager designs, implements, and continuously improves enterprise-wide talent initiatives that strengthen leadership effectiveness, support employee growth and engagement, and improve organizational performance. This role translates organizational priorities and workforce needs into innovative learning and talent solutions, supports change initiatives, builds leadership capability across all levels, and uses data-driven insights to achieve measurable business and talent outcomes. The ideal candidate is an experienced talent development professional with expertise in leadership development, coaching, facilitation, change management, and people manager training. This individual combines strategic thinking with strong execution and presentation skills, serving as a trusted adviser to leaders across the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, organizational development, psychology, education, business, or a related field
8+ years of experience in talent development, learning and development, leadership development, organizational development, human resources, or related disciplines
Experience designing and facilitating leadership development and manager training programs
Experience within a professional service, consulting, healthcare, or matrixed organization
Experience coaching leaders and managers at multiple organizational levels
Strong facilitation, presentation, and group coaching skills
Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and build partnerships across functions
Strong project management and organizational skills
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Travel required up to 20%

Responsibilities

Create learning journeys that build critical leadership capabilities, including communication, coaching, feedback, accountability, emotional intelligence, inclusion, and strategic thinking.
Partner with business leaders to identify leadership development needs and align solutions with organizational goals.
Evaluate program effectiveness using participant feedback, behavioral change indicators, and business outcomes.
Design and deliver manager training programs focused on people leadership fundamentals.
Coach leaders and managers on employee development, performance management, difficult conversations, team effectiveness, and leadership challenges.
Develop tools, resources, and guides that strengthen manager capability and confidence.
Consult with leaders on employee development strategies and talent-related challenges.
Partner with human resources to support career development initiatives, talent reviews, and succession planning processes.
Collaborate with human resources partners to strengthen talent management practices and employee growth opportunities.
Collaborate with the DIB manager to develop programs that promote employee engagement, inclusion, belonging, and career growth.
Optimize assessment tools and feedback data to support employee and leadership development.
Establish metrics and evaluation methods to assess development program effectiveness.
Analyze application, engagement, and performance data to identify trends and opportunities.
Prepare reports and recommendations for senior leadership regarding talent development outcomes and future initiatives.