Talent Development Manager Jobs in Portland, ME (NOW HIRING)

The Talent Acquisition Manager will lead and evolve our recruiting function. This role will be responsible for building scalable hiring processes, driving full-cycle recruitment across engineering and corporate functions, and enhancing and scaling our existing internship program. The ideal candidate is both a builder and operator, someone who can design effective systems while actively contributing to hiring outcomes.

Salary range is $105,000 - $115,000/yr. 

NOTE: Final salary is based on education, experience, certifications, and location.

• Design, implement, and continuously improve recruiting processes to support company growth 
• Establish scalable workflows, tools, and metrics to enhance hiring efficiency and quality 
• Partner with leadership to forecast hiring needs and align recruiting strategies with business goals 
• Track and analyze recruiting data to inform decisions and optimize performance 

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for engineering and corporate roles, from intake through offer and onboarding 
• Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements, interview plans, and candidate profiles 
• Build and maintain strong candidate pipelines through proactive sourcing and networking 
• Ensure a high-quality candidate experience throughout the hiring process 

• Enhance and scale the existing internship program to align with evolving business needs 
• Partner with internal teams to refine internship projects, ensuring meaningful, high-impact work and clear learning outcomes 
• Strengthen relationships with universities and early-career talent pipelines to attract top candidates 
• Optimize intern recruiting, onboarding, and engagement processes to improve program quality and efficiency 
• Implement feedback loops and track program success metrics (e.g., intern satisfaction, conversion rates) to drive continuous improvement 
• Increase conversion of high-performing interns into full-time employees through structured evaluation and engagement strategies

• Strengthen employer brand to attract top talent across technical and non-technical roles 
• Develop and promote compelling messaging about company culture and opportunities 
• Ensure a consistent, inclusive, and engaging candidate experience 

• Act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers and leadership on hiring best practices 
• Train interviewers and improve interview quality and consistency 
• Collaborate cross-functionally within the company
• Comply with all policies and procedures. 
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• 7+ years of experience in talent acquisition, with at least 1–2 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience recruiting for both engineering and corporate functions 
• Experience building or significantly improving recruiting processes and programs 
• Strong understanding of sourcing strategies, interviewing techniques, and hiring best practices 
• Data-driven mindset with the ability to use metrics to guide decisions 
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A/E/C industry experience is preferred

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

• Portsmouth, NH
• Portland, ME

Wright-Pierce’s goal is to foster a culture of health and wellness. We accomplish this by creating a work environment that promotes healthy living, encourages volunteerism, and supports personal development and well-being. To achieve this goal, we offer a variety of benefits, some of which are highlighted below. Check out our full benefits overview for more. 

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning on date of hire
• Wellness program with fitness reimbursement
• Mental health and well-being benefit
• Paid volunteer hours
• 401(k) match with employer match and profit-sharing contribution with no vesting period
• Defined career development path, mentorship program, and Wright-Pierce University training program
• Paid time off, paid and floating holidays, and paid parental leave
• Flexible work schedules and hybrid work environment

Our recent employee engagement survey, conducted by The Employee Engagement Group, revealed a highly engaged workforce with 87% responding and 94% of respondents indicating they would recommend Wright-Pierce as a place to work. These results are best-in-class for the A/E/C industry and reflect our commitment to creating a positive work environment. The firm’s top performing areas, based on employee feedback, include respect for others, opportunities to socialize, career opportunities, and life-work balance.

At Wright-Pierce we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, gender expression, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. 

This commitment applies to all aspects of employment. If you believe you have the skills to succeed in this role, we’d love to hear from you. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. 

Sponsorship Available: At this time, we will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position.