Manager Talent Development

About the role

The Talent Development Manager will design and facilitate development experiences that strengthen leadership capability, accelerate professional growth, and build high-performing teams across the organization. Working closely with business leaders, the Director of Learning & Development, the Learning Experience Designer (LXD), and external partners, you will help build the capabilities that power Armada's success today and prepare our organization for the future.

Responsibilities

Design & Facilitate Leadership & Talent Development Programs

• Design, implement, and continuously improve leadership development programs for first-time leaders, emerging leaders, and high-potential talent
• Partner with the Director of Learning & Development, Learning Experience Designer (LXD), and external content providers to develop and deliver Armada's leadership development curriculum
• Develop and manage career development programs including: mentoring initiatives, Individual Development Planning (IDP) support, and resources that help employees navigate career growth opportunities
• Develop and facilitate learning experiences for leaders that support key talent management processes, including Individual Performance Planning (IPP), Strategic Resource Review (SRR), career development, and succession planning
• Facilitate professional development experiences that build critical workplace capabilities such as communication, presentation skills, storytelling with data, influence, and business acumen
• Facilitate team effectiveness experiences utilizing tools and assessments such as DiSC to strengthen communication, collaboration, and team performance

Partner & Consult with the Business

• Partner with leaders and stakeholders to identify development needs and recommend solutions aligned to business priorities and talent objectives
• Serve as a trusted partner to leaders, helping reinforce development strategies and learning application within teams
• Facilitate discussions, workshops, and feedback sessions that drive engagement, capability building, and organizational growth
• Establish ongoing feedback loops with leaders, participants, and stakeholders to continuously improve programs and learning experiences

Manage Learning Programs & Engagement

• Manage talent development programs from planning through execution, including communications, scheduling, stakeholder coordination, and measurement
• Deliver engaging learning experiences through virtual, in-person, and hybrid modalities
• Reinforce learning through follow-up activities, toolkits, practice opportunities, and manager enablement resources
• Monitor participation, completion, and engagement to ensure programs achieve intended outcomes
• Partner with the LXD to ensure seamless alignment between learning design, delivery, adoption, and learner experience

Measure & Improve Program Effectiveness

• Evaluate program effectiveness through participant feedback, engagement metrics, and business insights
• Use data and stakeholder feedback to continuously improve learning experiences, leadership programs, and development offerings
• Provide recommendations and insights to L&D leadership regarding program impact and future opportunities
• Contribute to shared L&D standards, tools, templates, and best practices that create consistency across the learning ecosystem
• Stay current on trends and best practices in leadership development, career development, facilitation, and adult learning

What Success Looks Like

• Establish leadership development programs that strengthen leadership capability and readiness across the organization and engaging professional development opportunities that build critical workplace and business skills
• A successful mentoring program and career development resources that support employee growth and internal mobility
• Strong partnerships with business leaders that result in relevant, impactful development solutions
• Highly engaged learners who apply new skills and behaviors on the job
• Measurable improvements in learning participation, leadership effectiveness, and employee development outcomes

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Human Resources, Learning & Development, Education, Organizational Development, Business, or a related field
• 6+ years of experience in talent development, learning & development, leadership development, organizational development, or a related field
• 4+ years of experience facilitating leadership development, professional development, or career development programs
• Experience facilitating virtual, in-person, and hybrid learning experiences
• Experience partnering with business leaders and stakeholders to identify development needs and drive program adoption
• Experience managing multiple programs or projects from planning through execution
• Experience using data and participant feedback to evaluate and improve program effectiveness
• Strong facilitation, communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools (PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, SharePoint)
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time to support the facilitation and delivery of leadership, professional development, and training programs

Preferred

• Master's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Learning & Development, Education, or a related field
• Experience supporting succession planning, talent reviews, mentoring programs, or career development initiatives
• Familiarity with leadership and team effectiveness assessments (e.g., DiSC, CliftonStrengths, Hogan, Insights Discovery)
• Familiarity with coaching, mentoring, and adult learning methodologies

Core Competencies

• Leadership Development
• Facilitation & Presentation Skills
• Program Management & Execution
• Business Partnership & Consulting
• Coaching & Talent Development
• Influence & Relationship Building
• Continuous Improvement Mindset