Talent Management- Program Manager

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•Houston, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Program Manager, Talent Management is responsible for the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of talent management programs and initiatives(s), including Performance Management, Talent Reviews, Succession Planning, Career Pathing, and Coaching & Assessments. This role involves needs analysis, program design, evaluation, project management, and research on current trends and best practices related to talent management program(s). You will make recommendations for improvements or additional programs in your area of expertise to help build the core capabilities and enhance the productivity of the organization’s employees in the area of talent management. You will use project management, strategic communication and relationship building skills to drive the creation and adoption of talent management solutions, by managing the planning, project operations, and stakeholder communications for company-wide talent management solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree- (accredited) in Human Resources, Business Administration or similar area of study, or in lieu of degree, High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and 2 years of relevant work experience (Required)
Minimum 5-8 years experience in Talent Management, Learning or Organization Development and experiences with Talent Review, Succession Planning, Performance Management, Career Pathing, and Competencies
Experience project managing and supporting organization-wide talent management programs.
Knowledge of leading approaches in Talent Management
Data-driven and understands relevant metrics and how to evaluate talent management effectiveness
Ability to evaluate change management needs and create a change plan to support programs and initiatives
Familiar with human-centered design: desirability [what people need]; viability [what the business needs]; feasibility [the format needed to deliver]
Excellent influence, presentation, and communication skills

Nice To Haves

Experience using Oracle HCM

Responsibilities

Maintains existing talent management programs and processes to support WM’s strategy through process design, resource/training development and design, and support for HR Business Partners.
Leverages a variety of communication vehicles to build manager and employee capability and understanding of Talent Management activities and processes.
Understands the impact and implications of talent strategies and programs across WM, collaborating cross-functionally and ensuring alignment and integration with other projects/programs.
Ensure close connectivity between talent management activities and employee/leadership development experience.
Consults with HR functional leaders and business leaders to develop short- and long-term talent management programs that support the achievement of organizational goals and strategy.
Proposes new programs to support future talent management needs and manages the development of programs including the creation of project plans for new and existing talent management programs, scoping, needs analysis, action item allocations, maintaining calendar of events, resourcing, and setting program metrics.
Recommends improvements to talent management programs based on ongoing research in best practices in area of expertise, analysis or benchmark data, and assessment of organizational needs.
Partners with WM’s HR Technology team to maximize current technologies to support Talent Management processes and initiatives.
Identifies and manages relationships with third-party vendors to support Talent management programs. Engages with vendors to establish and implement talent management programs and initiatives; monitors and assesses effectiveness of vendor developed programs as needed.
Ensures programs adhere to budgetary limits.
Prepares reports on Talent Management programs, measuring performance against goals and recommending improvements as needed. Leverages talent data to provide insights and recommendations for senior leaders and assess the effectiveness of talent programs.
Researches new trends and approaches in talent management, and serves as a champion for talent management and performance across WM.