Talent Management Senior Manager

MQ Referrals Only

3d • Remote

About The Position

As Marqeta’s Talent Management Senior Manager you will operate at a strategic and systems level—focusing on building and continuously improving a set of high-impact, interconnected talent programs (e.g., performance management, succession, and leadership development). You will design programs that drive measurable impact and evolve them based on data, insights, and feedback from the business.
You will bring modern, forward-thinking talent practices that move us beyond traditional, compliance-driven processes—creating experiences that are intuitive, valuable, and embraced by the business.
You will partner closely with People Business Partners (PBPs), who are responsible for implementation and sharing insights from the business. Success requires strong influence, prioritization, and iteration—ensuring programs are not only well-designed, but practical and effective in real-world application.
We are committed to how talent fuels business performance. This role will lead the design and evolution of core talent systems that raise the bar on leadership, performance, and growth across the organization.
We work Flexible First. This role can be performed remotely anywhere within the United States or from our Oakland office. We’d love for you to join us!

Requirements

• 6–10+ years of experience in talent management, organizational development, or related disciplines
• Proven experience designing and evolving core talent programs (e.g., performance, succession, leadership frameworks)
• Strong program management skills with the ability to prioritize and deliver across multiple initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to measure and improve the impact of talent strategies
• Experience partnering closely with PBPs or equivalent roles
• Strong point of view on modern talent practices, with the ability to apply them pragmatically
• Exceptional influencing and communication skills, including executive-level storytelling
• Ability to operate in ambiguity and build iteratively

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and evolution of a cohesive talent system, with primary ownership across: Performance & Growth
• Succession & Talent Planning
• Leadership Expectations & Success Profiles
• Design modern, business-relevant frameworks and tools
• Ensure programs are simple, high-impact, and usable by leaders
• Provide clear guidance and resources for PBPs to implement effectively
• Gather feedback and insights from PBPs and leaders to continuously refine
• Define and track key metrics to assess effectiveness and outcomes
• Evolve career pathways, development approaches, and experience-based growth models over time
• Introduce improvements iteratively based on business needs and capacity
• Partner with PBPs and leaders to ensure relevance and adoption
• Partner with PBPs to identify patterns and systemic opportunities related to org effectiveness
• Contribute frameworks and insights (vs. owning all OD interventions end-to-end)
• Support alignment of talent systems with how the organization operates
• Define success metrics for core talent programs and track outcomes over time
• Establish simple, clear reporting to assess effectiveness (e.g., performance differentiation, bench strength, mobility)
• Synthesize qualitative and quantitative insights from PBPs, leaders, and employees
• Continuously iterate to improve impact, adoption, and simplicity
• Bring a strong program management approach to prioritize, sequence, and deliver work effectively
• Operate as a thought partner to senior leaders and PBPs
• Bring a strong point of view on modern talent practices while staying grounded in business needs
• Influence without direct ownership of execution
• Translate talent strategy into clear, compelling narratives and tools
• Balance strategy and execution by focusing on what matters most and sequencing the work

Benefits

• Multiple health insurance options
• Flexible time off – take what you need
• Retirement savings program with company contribution and after tax contributions
• Equity in a publicly-traded company and an Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Family-forming benefits, fertility support, and up to 20 weeks of Parental Leave
• Free therapy sessions, financial and professional coaching, and legal advice
• Monthly stipend to support our remote work model
• Annual “development dollars” to support our people growth and development
• Through Flex First, the freedom to live and work wherever you and your family thrive

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed