Manager, Talent Strategy

About the Role

The Manager, Global Talent Strategy, plays a pivotal role within the Chief Talent Officer's organization, serving as a key operational and strategic execution resource for the VP, Talent Strategy. This position ensures the smooth operation of the CTO's critical forums, tracks and communicates cross-functional talent priorities, and delivers work with strong judgment, independence, and executive readiness.

Responsibilities

• Run-the-Business / Chief of Staff Support (60–70%):
  • Talent Forum Management: Lead agenda-setting, material compilation, and pre-read drafting for various talent forums, including quarterly all-hands town halls, monthly global and regional syncs, bi-weekly CTO Leadership Team meetings, and the annual Talent Strategy and Experience LT Meeting. Support broader firm forums like the annual firmwide town hall, Board Meeting, GOC meeting, and GLS meeting.
  • Cross-Functional Coordination: Act as a liaison across talent sub-functions and regions to share best practices, reduce duplication, and align on shared priorities. Support the development and tracking of talent priorities.
  • Operational Programs: Manage the hiring exception process, support budgeting and financial tracking, coordinate Highsight benchmarking efforts, and oversee the Attendance Tracking Dashboard.
• Change-the-Business / Strategic Project Execution (30–40%):
  • Talent Transformation PMO: Track initiatives, ensure capacity realization, support cross-regional coordination, and contribute to workstream implementation.
  • Future State Talent Model: Support the implementation of updated HR delivery models across business units and regions.
  • Ad Hoc Strategic Support: Assist with ad hoc projects as needed, such as travel connectivity workstreams.

Qualifications

• Experience: 5–8 years of professional experience, with current or recent Bain consulting experience at the Senior Associate Consultant through Consultant level preferred.
• Education: Bachelor's degree required; MBA or master's degree preferred.

Skills

• Strong organizational and program management skills.
• Proactive and independent problem-solving abilities.
• Strong analytical capability with a hypothesis-first orientation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Stakeholder management across levels, functions, and geographies.
• Familiarity with AI tools and process innovation.

Personal Attributes

• Entrepreneurial and proactive mindset.
• Structured thinker with the ability to manage ambiguity.
• Collaborative and relationship-oriented.
• High accountability and reliability.
• Positive contributor to team culture.

Pay

The estimated annualized compensation for this role varies by location:

• Georgia: $99,000 - $119,000
• Texas: $104,000 - $125,000
• Massachusetts, California, District of Columbia, Washington: $114,000 - $137,000
• Illinois: $109,000 - $131,000

Includes annual discretionary performance bonus, 401(k) plan with employer contribution, and comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

• 100% individual employee premiums for medical, dental, and vision programs.
• Generous paid time off, including parental leave, sick leave, and paid holidays.
• Fully vested 401(k) company contribution.
• Paid Life and Long-Term Disability insurance.
• Annual fitness reimbursements.