VP, Talent Management

PUBLICIS GROUPE • Chicago, IL

43d

About The Position

The VP of Talent Learning, Development, Organizational Development & Design (TLOD) is responsible for driving our enterprise-wide talent and organizational strategy. This role is ideal for a strategic, forward-thinking leader who has successfully navigated complex, global, matrixed environments and partnered with executive leadership to shape and implement talent philosophies that enable business success. This leader will oversee succession planning, talent identification, and high-potential (HiPo) development, ensuring a structured approach to building leadership pipelines and fostering a culture of continuous growth. Additionally, they will manage the company's learning platform and offerings, providing best-in-class development programs. This individual is a catalyst for business-led cultural transformation, demonstrating a strong ability to understand, engage with, and champion our people. With a broad, holistic perspective on enterprise talent, they seamlessly integrate talent strategies with business objectives, fostering an inclusive and forward-thinking culture that drives meaningful change.

Requirements

• 15+ years in talent development, succession planning, org design, and L&D in complex global environments.
• Proven success influencing executive leadership and shaping enterprise talent strategies.
• Strong capability in leadership development, HiPo programs, and workforce planning analytics.
• Experience overseeing large-scale learning platforms and digital learning initiatives.
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic advisor to C-suite and HR leadership on talent strategy, organizational health, and culture.
• Influence senior leaders to foster an environment of performance, inclusion, and engagement.
• Partner with global HR teams to ensure consistent yet localized talent approaches.
• Lead enterprise succession planning and HiPo development to build a future-ready leadership pipeline.
• Drive talent reviews, succession frameworks, and development plans across leadership levels.
• Use talent analytics to identify trends and inform workforce planning and leadership readiness.
• Enhance organizational effectiveness through structure, role design, and workforce agility.
• Lead change management and cultural transformation aligned with business strategy.
• Ensure organization design supports growth, scalability, and innovation.
• Oversee enterprise-wide learning strategy, including technical training and platform management.
• Introduce innovative learning methods-AI-driven, digital, immersive-and align offerings with future skill needs.
• Partner with leaders to embed a culture of learning, mobility, and career growth.
• Lead a global TLOD team, directly managing Sr. Director to Manager Levels.

Benefits

• Flexible time off (FTO), 14 paid holidays
• Paid sick time
• Parental/new child leave, childcare & elder care assistance, adoption assistance
• Comprehensive health coverage, 401(k), tuition assistance, commuter benefits, professional development, employee recognition, charitable donation matching, health coaching and counseling

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees