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The Talent Development Program Manager is responsible for the end‑to‑end design, delivery, and continuous improvement of enterprise learning programs, with a primary focus on early career rotational programs, internal assessment initiatives, and on‑demand learning solutions. This role partners closely with business leaders, HR, and external vendors to ensure learning programs are well-designed, operationally sound, and clearly aligned to business and talent development needs. The ideal candidate is highly detail‑oriented, organized, and comfortable managing multiple programs simultaneously while serving as a trusted point of contact for business stakeholders.

What You’ll Do

Early Career Rotational Program Management

• Manage the full lifecycle delivery of early career and rotational programs, including:
• Recruiting coordination and candidate experience support
• Partnering with business leaders to define and evolve rotation content and learning objectives
• Develop and implement a University Relations strategy to identify, evaluate, and partner with universities to make Dover a preferred recruiting partner. Schedule and attend on-campus recruiting events.
• Partner with internal communications and marketing to leverage employer branding into recruitment strategy.
• Program administration, tracking, and reporting and new hire onboarding coordination
• Supervisor and rotation manager training
• Program communications and internal marketing
• Ensure consistent, high‑quality experiences for participants and stakeholders across all program elements
• Continuously assess program effectiveness and recommend improvements based on feedback and outcomes

Assessment Program Management

• Manage internal assessment programs, including:
• 360° feedback assessments
• Internal talent pool assessments
• Coordinate assessment timelines, logistics, and communications
• Maintain cadre of internally trained facilitators. Assign coaches to participants as needed. Train new facilitators on the tool and process as needed
• Partner with vendors on administration and payment of invoices. Ensure enough licenses are available for use,
• Compile and distribute assessment results to appropriate audiences, ensuring clarity and professionalism

Learning Facilitation

• Become certified in DiSC, Clifton Strengths, VBL and other internally managed instructor led training courses.
• Schedule and deliver courses as needed based on demand
• Support assignment of VBL instructors across OpCo sessions

On‑Demand Learning Management

• Manage enterprise on‑demand learning offerings across multiple external providers
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the business on all questions related to on‑demand learning access, usage, and application: Open Sesame, Franklin Covey All Access Pass, eCornell Portal, etc.
• Partner with stakeholders to promote awareness and adoption of available learning resources
• Monitor utilization and recommend enhancements to the on‑demand learning ecosystem

Stakeholder Partnership & Program Operations

• Partner with HR, Talent, and business leaders to align learning programs with organizational priorities
• Manage vendors and external learning partners, including contracts, deliverables, and performance
• Maintain accurate documentation, timelines, and program data
• Support program budgeting, forecasting, and expense tracking

What You’ll Bring  

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Learning & Development, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5-7 years of experience managing learning, training, or talent development programs
• Demonstrated experience with program delivery and administration in a corporate environment
• Strong project management and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives concurrently and meet deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfort working cross‑functionally with business leaders and external vendors
• Willingness to travel 10%

The Ideal Candidate Will Also Bring

• Experience supporting early career, rotational, or leadership development programs
• Experience administering assessments (e.g., 360 feedback or leadership assessments)
• Familiarity with learning platforms, assessment tools, eLearning authoring tools and LMS environments
• Experience in a matrixed or global organization
• Detail‑oriented and highly organized
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Process‑oriented with the ability to improve and scale programs
• Customer‑focused mindset
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and complex programs

• #LI-GP1

Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenue of over $8 billion. We deliver innovative equipment and components, specialty systems, consumable supplies, software and digital solutions, and support services through five operating segments: Engineered Products, Clean Energy & Fueling, Imaging & Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions and Climate & Sustainable Technologies. Dover combines global scale with operational agility to lead the markets we serve. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach for over 60 years, our team of approximately 24,000 employees takes an ownership mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine what's possible. Headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, Dover trades on the New York Stock Exchange under "DOV." Additional information is available at dovercorporation.com.

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Pay Range: $105,000.00 - $130,000.00 annually

Bonus Eligible: This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan.

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position.  Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

Benefits: Benefits for this position include: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical, dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company paid short-term disability and long-term disability; company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance; commuter benefits; parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time off, including 9 paid holidays per calendar year, paid vacation days beginning at 120 hours annually, 40 paid sick leave hours annually or as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, tuition assistance & wellness reimbursement; business travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services. Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

Fraudulent Recruiting Disclaimer: Dover Corporation and our affiliated operating companies want to alert applicants to internet job posting fraud, where parties posing as Dover employees, recruiters, or other agents, try to engage with online candidates in an attempt to steal personal and/or financial information. We do not endorse or engage in any recruitment practices that involve payment or personal information outside of our official application and hiring process. Please verify the authenticity of an invitation to apply for a job, or for a job offer by contacting us directly through our Dover and affiliated operating company websites at https://careers.dovercorporation.com/. To learn how you can protect yourself, review our Recruitment Fraud Notice on our careers site.

Job Function: Human Resources