Senior Talent Development & People Programs Manager (Talent & Leadership Development)

At Rowan Digital Infrastructure, we are transforming data center delivery for speed and scale. Our mission is to deliver best-in-class data center solutions to hyperscale customers who share our commitment to sustainability, and to do so with an unwavering focus on efficiency, quality, and flexibility. Our data center solutions are tailored to our customers’ needs and delivered by our exceptional end-to-end team. Rowan is assembling a strategic portfolio of data center sites in Tier 1 markets across the United States at various stages of development, and we’re looking for incredible and passionate people to help us advance our company and our commitment to building a more sustainable future. Rowan is backed by Quinbrook, a leading investor in the energy transition, and Blackstone, the world’s largest alternative asset manager. Ready to join us in transforming the future of data centers and sustainability? Apply now to explore exciting career opportunities at Rowan Digital Infrastructure and be a part of our mission to revolutionize data center delivery. Role Summary Reporting to the Director, Talent Development & People Programs, the Senior Talent Development & People Programs Manager leads four deeply interconnected domains: leader and manager development, performance management, career development, and team effectiveness consulting. This role is responsible for designing and evolving the systems, experiences, and practices that help leaders, teams, and employees grow and perform at their best to achieve measurable business outcomes. Success requires the ability to think strategically, influence across the organization, and execute with excellence in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. The role includes significant opportunities for contribution and growth, including leading or partnering across onboarding, employee listening, engagement, culture, recognition, mentoring, and/or strategic ERG initiatives. Travel: Ability to travel up to (20%) to company location or for meetings. Location: Denver, CO (hybrid in-office role) Compensation: $125 - $150k (Offers Bonus) Essential Responsibilities Leadership & Management Development Partner with senior leaders, stakeholders, and People Business Partners to identify development needs and translate organizational priorities into scalable, high-impact learning solutionsCo-create and drive Rowan's multi-year leadership development strategy, ensuring it reflects business direction and priority capabilitiesDesign, deliver, and evaluate leadership development solutions across all levels that address priority business and leadership capabilitiesDesign and manage Rowan's manager transition programsCreate learning content, toolkits, guides, and practical resources that support sustained behavior change and performanceMake build vs. buy decisions for content, coaching, vendor programs, and assessment toolsFacilitate learning experiences with energy and executive presence, creating environments where leaders feel challenged, engaged, and ready to apply new skillsAdminister 360-degree feedback, including vendor coordination, results interpretation, and debrief facilitationPartner with PBPs on succession and high-potential developmentPartner with TD&PP Manager on new leader onboarding content Performance Management Lead the strategy, design, and evolution of Rowan's performance management framework, including cycle structure, calibration methodology, promotion integration, and Guiding Principles alignmentManage the full performance cycle end-to-end: project coordination, timelines, communications, calibration preparation, and partnership with People Business Partners, People Operations, and key stakeholdersDesign associated employee and people manager training and resources.Partner with People Business Partners on calibration session design and facilitation supportEnsure the performance framework explicitly reflects Rowan's Guiding Principles — embedding expected behaviors into how performance is defined, discussed, and recognized Career Development Own and evolve Rowan's career development strategy and frameworkDesign and maintain career development resources for employees and managers - career conversation guides, IDP templates, and manager enablement materialsIntegrate career development touchpoints into the performance cycle, making development planning a natural output of performance conversationsPartner with Talent Acquisition and People Operations to build scalable career pathing and internal mobility approach that increases visibility of opportunities and supports employee growth Team Effectiveness Consulting Serve as an internal team development consultant - partnering with People Business Partners and leaders to diagnose challenges and design targeted interventions that strengthen effectiveness, collaboration, and performance; partner with People Business Partners on internal solutions and/or recommend vendor partnersAdminister and debrief team and leader assessment tools (e.g., 5 Behaviors, DiSC, or equivalent) in a way that generates real behavior change and impactDesign and facilitate team effectiveness sessions - diagnosing dynamics, establishing working norms, and leading teams to create concrete action plansDesign Rowan's new leader assimilation process and toolkit; train People Business Partners in delivery Across All Workstreams Lead or partner in vendor selection and ongoing relationship management, as applicablePartner with the People Operations Analyst to develop onboarding dashboards and success measuresCreate, track, and report on success metrics; use data, feedback, and business insights to evaluate effectiveness and continuously improve programs and processes Education, Skills, And Experience Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business, or a related field8+ years of progressive experience in leadership development, organizational development, or talent management - with demonstrated end-to-end ownership of programs and processesDemonstrated experience designing, developing, and facilitating blended leadership development programs/experiencesDemonstrated experience owning or significantly managing a performance management cycle - including manager and employee enablement, calibration, and framework improvementDemonstrated experience facilitating team effectiveness sessions or new leader assimilation processes, working in ambiguous group dynamics with senior audiencesDemonstrated experience consulting with senior leaders to diagnose organizational/team challenges and translate business needs into people, team, or development solutionsDemonstrated experience building and scaling programs, frameworks, or processes from the ground up in a high-growth or rapidly evolving hybrid or distributed environmentCertification in at least one behavioral or personality assessment tool (DiSC, Hogan, 5 Behaviors, or similar) with demonstrated experience debriefing in individual and team settingsStrong project and change management skills, with the ability to manage cross-functional programs and multiple initiatives simultaneouslyHighly organized with the ability to execute with excellence in a fast-paced, high-growth environmentClear, direct communicator who can translate complex ideas into engaging, practical content for diverse audiences and influence effectively across all levels of the organization, including senior executivesDemonstrated ability to partner across functions with a collaborative and influencing style that builds trust and drives alignment without direct authorityGrounding in adult learning and behavior science principles as they apply to employee development, behavioral change, and performance improvementAbility to analyze data, identify trends, measure solution effectiveness, and translate insights into action using data across multiple sourcesHighly skilled at working independently from strategy through execution in an organization where the path may need to be createdProficient working with HR systems, learning technologies, LMS/LXP platforms, and SharePoint Preferred Experience And Skills Master's degree in a relevant fieldProfessional coaching training or certificationExperience with 360 feedback tools including administration, facilitation, and debriefExperience managing vendor relationships for HR, Talent, Learning, or Culture solutionsExperience building new manager or manager effectiveness programs from the ground upDemonstrated experience designing or managing career development programs, frameworks, or tools (e.g. career pathing, IDP processes, or manager enablement for career conversations)Demonstrated ability to leverage AI-enabled tools to improve productivity, content development, learning experiences, or program scalability Fueled by Excellence & Collaboration At Rowan, we are a distributed team united by a common mission to transform data center delivery. Across our two offices, we offer a hybrid work environment supported by teamwork, technology, and in-office gathering time to help you be successful. We are headquartered in downtown Denver, Colorado and have an office in Seattle, Washington. Our team of talented and passionate individuals is spread out across the U.S. Here to support you At Rowan, we want to make sure you can do great work. We offer competitive benefits focused on helping you be and achieve your best. Hybrid working environmentTeam building and educational opportunitiesGenerous benefits package including robust health benefits and a 401(k)-company contributionUnlimited PTORTD ECO pass or parking reimbursementCompetitive compensation, bonus, and an incentive plan Equal Opportunity Employer Rowan Digital is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity in all aspects of our workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.