Talent Development Program Manager
Job Details
- Req#: 36352326
- Location: Madison, WI (Hybrid – 1 day/week in-office preferred)
- Start Date: 09/02/2025
- End Date: 01/16/2026
- Work Hours: 40 hours/week (Monday–Friday, 8 hours/day)
- Job Type: Contract
- Max Pay Rate: $68.97/hr
Job Summary:
- We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented, and experienced Talent Development Program Manager to join our team on a long-term temporary assignment. In this role, you will be responsible for managing and enhancing our performance conversation and talent calibration programs, as well as supporting the rollout of a new manager development initiative.
- This position requires a collaborative mindset and a deep understanding of performance management systems—especially Workday—and will involve close partnership with our HRIS, Total Rewards, and HR Business Partner teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the end-to-end delivery of performance conversation and talent calibration programs
- Partner with HRIS to configure and update Workday, ensure data accuracy, and generate comprehensive reports
- Develop and deliver enablement materials for managers and HR Business Partners to improve program understanding and adoption
- Generate and analyze program metrics to identify trends, track effectiveness, and support data-driven decision-making
- Collaborate with the Total Rewards team to support enablement for annual rewards planning
- Support the launch of a new manager development program, including:
- Updating training materials and program documentation
- Drafting internal communications
- Scheduling and coordinating with COEs and key stakeholders
- Tracking progress and managing follow-ups for successful implementation
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Proven experience managing performance management and talent calibration programs
- Strong proficiency in Workday (preferred)
- Background in learning design and instructional design; ability to create engaging and scalable enablement materials
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally
- Strong analytical skills with experience generating actionable insights from HR data
- Highly organized and self-driven, capable of managing multiple deadlines in a dynamic environment