Talent Development Manager

About the role

The Talent Development Manager designs, implements, and continuously improves enterprise‑wide talent initiatives that strengthen leadership effectiveness, support employee growth and engagement, and improve organizational performance. This role translates organizational priorities and workforce needs into innovative learning and talent solutions, supports change initiatives, builds leadership capability across all levels, and uses data‑driven insights to achieve measurable business and talent outcomes. The position reports to senior leadership and partners with business leaders, human‑resources partners, and the Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB) manager.

Locations: Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Minneapolis, San Diego, or Washington, DC (hybrid schedule required).

Responsibilities

• Leadership Development
  • Create learning journeys that build critical leadership capabilities such as communication, coaching, feedback, accountability, emotional intelligence, inclusion, and strategic thinking.
  • Partner with business leaders to identify leadership development needs and align solutions with organizational goals.
  • Evaluate program effectiveness using participant feedback, behavioral change indicators, and business outcomes.
• Manager Effectiveness and Coaching
  • Design and deliver manager training programs focused on people‑leadership fundamentals.
  • Coach leaders and managers on employee development, performance management, difficult conversations, team effectiveness, and leadership challenges.
  • Develop tools, resources, and guides that strengthen manager capability and confidence.
  • Consult with leaders on employee development strategies and talent‑related challenges.
• Talent and Employee Development
  • Partner with human resources to support career development initiatives, talent reviews, and succession planning processes.
  • Collaborate with HR partners to strengthen talent‑management practices and employee growth opportunities.
  • Work with the DIB manager to develop programs that promote employee engagement, inclusion, belonging, and career growth.
  • Optimize assessment tools and feedback data to support employee and leadership development.
• Measurement and Analytics
  • Establish metrics and evaluation methods to assess development program effectiveness.
  • Analyze application, engagement, and performance data to identify trends and opportunities.
  • Prepare reports and recommendations for senior leadership regarding talent‑development outcomes and future initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, organizational development, psychology, education, business, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in talent development, learning and development, leadership development, organizational development, human resources, or related disciplines.
• Experience designing and facilitating leadership development and manager training programs.
• Experience within a professional‑service, consulting, healthcare, or matrixed organization.
• Experience coaching leaders and managers at multiple organizational levels.
• Strong facilitation, presentation, and group‑coaching skills.
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and build partnerships across functions.
• Strong project‑management and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Travel required up to 20%.

Pay

The estimated base salary range for this position is $125,000 – $135,000 annually. The role is also eligible for ECG’s annual incentive compensation program and participation in the company’s benefit plans.

Schedule

Full‑time exempt position with a hybrid schedule (at least two days per week in the office) and up to 20% travel.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) matching program
• Unlimited PTO
• Wellness programs