Talent Program Manager

Ulteig•,

19h•$111,200 - $150,400

About The Position

The Talent Program Manager translates Ulteig’s talent and development priorities into practical programs and solutions that build organizational capability and support business needs. Reporting to the L&D Manager, the role independently leads assigned talent development programs from design through implementation, measurement, and continuous improvement. The manager works with business leaders, HR partners, and external partners to assess needs, identify root causes and opportunities, recommend solutions, and make program-level decisions that balance business needs, stakeholder input, risks, and available resources. The role leads employee and leadership development programs, mentoring programs, and efforts to connect learning and development with broader talent processes and business needs. It establishes program plans, success measures, sustainment strategies, standards, processes, and resources; facilitates learning; and uses feedback and outcome data to improve program effectiveness. The position also supports organizational change initiatives and may assist with offsite planning and other assigned programs or duties. Ulteig offers a flexible workplace, employee ownership, competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, a collaborative environment, and an innovative culture. Employees may work remotely, hybrid, or in office, with a flexible working schedule. The target base compensation range is $111,200–$150,400.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
At least 5 years of experience leading the design, development, and management of talent development programs, or related experience providing equivalent knowledge.
Strong understanding of leading practices and innovations in talent management.
Demonstrated ability to independently lead complex, cross-functional programs and projects from planning through execution, including stakeholder alignment, project planning, risk management, decision-making, follow-through, and outcome measurement.
Ability to facilitate engaging virtual and in-person learning experiences for audiences ranging from individual contributors to senior leaders.
Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to diagnose needs, identify root causes, evaluate options, and recommend solutions aligned with business objectives.
Understanding of adult learning principles and creative training development approaches.
Ability to travel 25%.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong program and project management skills, including prioritizing competing needs, anticipating risks and dependencies, maintaining attention to detail, and delivering high-quality work with limited direction.
Initiative and ability to work independently within the scope of the role, address issues proactively, and recognize when broader strategic, portfolio, or resource decisions require input or escalation.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Openness to innovation and ability to apply evolving technology and AI tools to enhance workflows, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement.
Authorization to work permanently in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

7 or more years of experience leading the design, development, and management of talent development programs, or related equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

Partner with L&D leadership, Talent partners, business leaders, and stakeholders to diagnose current and future capability needs, identify gaps and root causes, and recommend solutions aligned with business needs and enterprise L&D priorities.
Independently lead assigned employee and leadership development programs from design through execution and continuous improvement, establishing plans, milestones, responsibilities, dependencies, and measures of success.
Identify and address risks, gaps, and downstream impacts throughout program and project lifecycles.
Translate enterprise development priorities into program strategies, content, curricula, learning experiences, and supporting resources tailored to business and participant needs.
Establish sustainment strategies, success measures, and feedback mechanisms, and use insights to improve program design and outcomes.
Partner with internal stakeholders and vendors to design, customize, and deliver learning solutions that address business and capability needs.
Make independent program-level decisions, balancing business needs, stakeholder input, risks, available resources, and priorities; escalate decisions with broader strategic, portfolio, or resource implications.
Apply facilitation and adult learning best practices to promote engaging learning and retention; train other facilitators and support regular evaluation of facilitated content.
Support organizational change initiatives by designing and delivering learning, engagement, and upskilling solutions.
Establish and maintain program standards, processes, and resources that promote quality, consistency, scalability, and continuous improvement.
Manage complex, cross-functional initiatives with clear plans, milestones, dependencies, responsibilities, and follow-through.
Design, manage, and continuously improve Ulteig’s mentoring programs, including developing resources and processes for matching mentee learning needs with potential mentors.
Evaluate whether mentoring is an appropriate talent solution and recommend blended or alternative approaches based on business and employee needs.
Work with HR Business Partners to facilitate mentoring matches.
Connect learning and development with Career Development Plans, succession planning, employee survey feedback, strategic initiatives, goal setting, performance reviews, and other business needs.
Evaluate and prioritize learning requests according to business needs, organizational impact, capacity, and L&D priorities.
Manage time, competing priorities, and commitments to meet agreed deliverables and timelines.
Support offsite planning and execution with learning content as applicable, and perform additional programs or duties as assigned.