Program Delivery Manager (Talent Acquisition) - Madrid, ES (Hybrid)

ManpowerGroup Talent Solutions; Madrid; Híbrido; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

ManpowerGroup Talent Solutions in Madrid is seeking a Program Delivery Manager to lead end-to-end recruitment delivery across complex client portfolios. The role is hybrid, based in Madrid with on-site presence three days per week and travel to client locations as needed.

The ideal candidate will drive operational excellence, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership to meet SLAs, KPIs, and profitability targets while delivering scalable workforce solutions for multiple industries in Spain.

Formación

• 5+ years of recruiting experience; 2+ years in team leadership.
• Experience leading competency-based assessment centers.
• C1 English proficiency (MUST).
• Proven success in managing complex client relationships and recruitment programs.
• Experience managing international teams.

Responsabilidades

• Design and implement workforce solutions aligned with client goals and market conditions.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with senior client stakeholders.
• Lead Quarterly Business Reviews and provide executive-level insights.
• Partner with internal teams and vendors to ensure seamless delivery.
• Manage client escalations swiftly and professionally, maintaining confidence and engagement.
• Oversee full-cycle recruitment processes and ensure SLA/KPI compliance.
• Align Talent Acquisition Partners to client specializations and forecast resource needs.
• Drive sourcing innovation and optimize attraction channels.
• Monitor and improve candidate experience and satisfaction.
• Partner with the Programme Delivery Director to align delivery performance with strategic objectives.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Sourcing strategies

Team coaching

English proficiency

Herramientas

ATS platforms

Descripción del empleo

The Program Delivery Manager is a strategic leader responsible for overseeing end-to-end recruitment delivery across complex client portfolios. Based in Madrid, this role operates within a hybrid work model, requiring on-site presence three days per week and flexibility to visit client locations as needed. The position combines operational excellence, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership to ensure high-quality service, strong performance against SLAs and KPIs, and continuous improvement.

The manager leads recruitment teams, manages client relationships, and drives innovation in sourcing and delivery strategies, leveraging strong analytical capabilities and experience across the Spanish market in multiple industries. They are accountable for overall program health, profitability, and the development of scalable workforce solutions. Success in this role is measured through the achievement of client-specific KPIs and SLAs, year-over-year account growth and profitability targets, and the delivery of positive Net Promoter Scores (NPS).

Your responsibilities

• Design and implement workforce solutions aligned with client goals and market conditions.


• Build and maintain strategic relationships with senior client stakeholders.


• Lead Quarterly Business Reviews and provide executive-level insights.


• Partner with internal teams and vendors to ensure seamless delivery.


• Manage client escalations swiftly and professionally, maintaining confidence and positive engagement.

Recruitment Delivery

• Oversee full-cycle recruitment processes and ensure SLA/KPI compliance.


• Align Talent Acquisition Partners to client specializations and forecast resource needs.


• Drive sourcing innovation and optimize attraction channels.


• Monitor and improve candidate experience and satisfaction.


• Partner with the Programme Delivery Director to align delivery performance with strategic objectives.

Operational Excellence

• Manage budgets and profitability targets across client programs.


• Analyze recruitment metrics and market intelligence to inform decisions.


• Track and report on operational metrics, including time-to-hire, cost-per-hire, candidate quality, and hiring manager satisfaction.


• Analyse recruitment data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.


• Collaborate with reporting and analytics teams to deliver accurate and timely performance dashboards


• Ensure compliance with contract terms, audit standards, and operational policies.


• Support bids and proposals with strategic input and delivery expertise.


• Lead an international team of recruiters on one of our Manufacturing programs.


• Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance management.


• Set and review team objectives to ensure alignment with strategic goals.


• Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture and drive engagement.


• Make decisions on hiring, terminations, and merit adjustments.


• Promote knowledge sharing and continuous development.

Required Experience & Skills

• 5+ years of recruiting experience; 2+ years in team leadership. (MUST)


• Experience leading competency-based assessment centers. (MUST)


• C1 English proficiency (MUST)


• Proven success in managing complex client relationships and recruitment programs.


• Experience managing International teams


• Strong knowledge of sourcing strategies, ATS platforms, and market dynamics.


• Experience in budget management and operational forecasting.

Soft Skills

• Drives for Results: Focused on achieving goals and delivering outcomes.


• Strategic Thinking: Aligns recruitment strategies with business objectives.


• Problem Solving: Resolves complex issues with long-term perspective.


• Client Focus: Builds strong relationships and adapts to evolving needs.


• Communication: Presents ideas clearly and persuasively to varied audiences.


• Leadership: Coaches teams, sets expectations, and drives performance.


• Innovation: Champions new sourcing methods and continuous improvement.


• Profit Consciousness: Prioritizes decisions that impact program health.


• Learnability: Seeks growth and applies insights to improve delivery.

Nice to Haves

• Exposure to vendor/supplier management and performance tracking.


• Experience in recruitment marketing and employer branding.


• Participation in industry events and professional networks.


• Familiarity with HR policies, employment law, and compliance standards.

What we offer

At Talent Solutions, part of ManpowerGroup, we empower people to unlock their potential at every stage of their career. We connect candidates with opportunities at world-class organizations while providing access to learning, development, and coaching that support long‑term, meaningful work.

Through our global reach and local expertise, we offer a collaborative and inclusive environment where people can grow, contribute, and build sustainable careers today and into the future.

About us

Talent Solutions combines our leading global offerings—RPO, TAPFIN-MSP, and Right Management—to provide end-to-end, data-driven solutions across the entire talent lifecycle. By leveraging our deep industry expertise and understanding of what talent values, we help organizations address their complex workforce challenges. From talent attraction and acquisition to upskilling, development, and retention, we deliver seamless services supported by best‑in‑class technology and extensive workforce insights, scalable across multiple countries. ManpowerGroup Talent Solutions is part of the ManpowerGroup family of companies, which also includes Manpower and Experis.

ManpowerGroup is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (EO/AA) and welcomes applications from minorities, veterans, women, individuals with disabilities, and members of the LGBT+ community.