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The Career Development Manager is responsible for designing, implementing, and continuously improving a comprehensive, enterprisewide career development framework that supports employee growth, internal mobility, and organizational capability building. This role operates at both a strategic and executional level, partnering across business units, HR, and leadership to deliver scalable career tools, programs, and learning pathways accessible to associates at all levels of the organization.

The role requires strong program design skills, stakeholder influence, datadriven decisionmaking, and the ability to translate business strategy into meaningful career development experiences.

Enterprise Career Development Strategy
   Design and own an endtoend, companywide career development strategy aligned with business goals, workforce plans, and priorities
   Define clear career philosophies, principles, and frameworks applicable across functions
   Ensure career development approaches are accessible to all levels of the organization
Program Design & Delivery
   Develop and deliver scalable career development programs, including:
   Career planning and navigation resources
   Manager enablement tools for career conversations
   Employee selfservice career exploration tools
   Workshops, learning series, and digital content
   Pilot initiatives, gather feedback, and refine programs for enterprise rollout
   Balance consistency with local or functional customization
Stakeholder Partnership & Influence
   Partner closely with HR Business Partners, Learning, Talent Acquisition, and business leaders
   Serve as a subjectmatter expert and advisor to leaders and managers on career development best practices
   Collaborate with HR technology team to enable and enhance career platforms and tools
Internal Mobility & Talent Growth
   Support and promote internal mobility strategies by aligning career pathways with talent pipelines and workforce needs
   Integrate career development into performance, learning, and succession processes
   Identify barriers to career progression and recommend datainformed solutions
Measurement, Insights & Continuous Improvement
   Define success metrics tied to engagement, internal moves, participation, and manager capability
   Analyze feedback and workforce data to assess program effectiveness
   Continuously evolving offerings based on business needs, employee feedback, and industry trends
Governance & Communication
   Establish and maintain clear governance, standards, and documentation for career development programs
   Develop communication strategies to drive awareness, adoption, and sustained engagement across the enterprise
   Ensure content and messaging are consistent, accurate, and aligned with company policies

   6-10 years of experience in career development, talent management, learning & development, or HR program management
   Demonstrated experience designing and deploying largescale, crossfunctional programs
   Strong understanding of career frameworks, adult learning principles, and workforce development
   Proven ability to influence without authority and partner with senior leaders

   Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Psychology, Business, or a related field 

   Enterprise program design and execution
   Strategic thinking with strong attention to operational detail
   Stakeholder management and facilitation
   Data analysis and outcome measurement
   Excellent written and verbal communication
   Change management and continuous improvement mindset
   High degree of discretion, professionalism, and employee advocacy

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.