Talent Development Manager Jobs in Washington (NOW HIRING)

The World Bank Group (WBG) is one of the world's largest sources of development assistance and global expertise for developing countries. It comprises five institutions: the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), the International Development Association (IDA), the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), and the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID).

With a mission to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity on a livable planet, the WBG partners with governments, private sector actors, and civil society to deliver impactful and sustainable development solutions. Through its global presence, the WBG leverages financing, knowledge, and innovation to address pressing development challenges.

The Talent Management and Development Department, a core part of One World Bank Group Human Resources, is responsible for equipping WBG staff and leaders with the capabilities needed for success in a rapidly changing global environment. It delivers innovative strategies, programs, and services across the talent management lifecycle. We are seeking a transformational leader as HR Director, Talent Management and Development, to be based in Washington, DC, reporting to the WBG Vice President for Human Resources.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Talent Management and Development Department includes Talent and Career Development unit, Leadership and Staff Development unit and Talent Planning and Insights unit. The HR Director will lead the design and development of the WBG strategy on performance, leadership and career development, including learning.  S/he will:

Provide leadership and direction in creating innovative solutions and best practice talent management approaches, processes and tools that proactively plan, build and maintain a talented, motivated and qualified Workforce of the Future. This includes enhancing the new hire experience by strengthening staff onboarding and employee experience for the first 12 months, and skills management.

Lead the organization leadership agenda by building a strong pipeline of leaders through the provision of world-class learning and development programs.

Lead the design and development of the WBG talent management, including talent and succession management, mobility as well as stabilizing and embedding career development.

Provide support and tools for career conversations, guidance, and transition support; 

Oversee the design and development of curricula and programs to build staff's capabilities and leadership development through new flagship and strategic programs; staff learning and Open Learning Campus OLC 3.0.

Champion a culture of performance management across the WBG, continuously improve and build a culture of high performance; designing and providing tools to support a business focused process; 

Oversee a thriving workplace through the listening strategy, scaling up employee listening, including regular measurement and interpretation of staff experience surveys, pulse surveys, motivation and managerial effectiveness; drive the action planning needed to enhance staff engagement, organizational performance and productivity.

Oversee the development and implementation of dynamic workforce planning models and processes to help the institution anticipate talent needs, skills gaps, and future capabilities. Skills & Capability Mapping: Assess, map, and track evolving skills and capabilities across the workforce. Connect talent needs to learning and development pathways.

As a member of the World Bank Group's HR senior management team, contribute to the development and implementation of the WBG HR strategy and programs, ensure that HR resources are deployed strategically and HR staff's careers are managed proactively.

Responsible for the design and implementation of internal talent rotation process in partnership with Talent Boards, including the evolution of Talent Boards role and purpose.

Responsible for end-to-end delivery of talent solutions - from concept design to implementation and continuous improvement, including partnering with HR Client Services to build HRBPs know-how and capacity for execution of talent management processes and tools.

People/Talent Management:

Model exemplary WBG leadership values and managerial behaviors and reinforces these qualities in own staff.

Provide leadership, direction, coaching, and feedback to develop a high performing and talented team.

Sustain a high performing team over time through effective people management.

Knowledge Management:

Ensure adequate flow of knowledge and expertise so that clients receive the highest quality support and knowledge they need, when and where they need it. 

Model and actively champions the importance of adhering to organizational policies and procedures, including confidentiality.

Relationship Management:

Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients to both understand their needs and communicate the direction of programs and initiatives. 

Represent HR inside and outside the World Bank Group as needed.

Build and maintain networks of senior HR professionals in other international organizations as well as key global companies in the private sector to share information and bring in the latest external thinking and best practice.

Resource Management:

Accountable for delivering the agreed upon work program through cost-effective use of resources within the agreed parameters and in compliance with internal controls and policies.