Talent Development Programme Manager - EMEA

Principle; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The London-based Talent Development Programme Manager will join the Employee Experience function of a major global technology business, delivering leadership and talent programmes across EMEA. You will own end-to-end programme lifecycles from planning and stakeholder engagement through to delivery, measurement and continuous improvement.

In a sophisticated, matrixed organisation, you’ll work with HRBPs, business leaders and global Talent Development teams to translate priorities into engaging

Qualifications

• Experience delivering complex Talent Development or Leadership Development programmes.
• Strong programme and project management skills.
• Experience in large global, matrixed organisations.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of leadership and talent development programmes across EMEA.
• Manage portfolio, lifecycle from planning to delivery and evaluation.
• Partner with HRBPs and leaders to identify requirements.
• Oversee budgets, vendors, and learning systems.
• Apply AI/GenAI to improve communications and delivery.

Skills

Talent Development

Leadership Development

L&D

Programme management

Stakeholder management

GenAI tools

Job description

London | 11-Month Contract

We're hiring an experienced Talent Development Programme Manager to join the Employee Experience function of a major global technology business, leading the delivery of leadership development and talent programmes across EMEA.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of high-profile learning and development initiatives within a sophisticated, global and highly matrixed organisation.

You’ll work closely with HR Business Partners, business leaders and global Talent Development teams, translating business and regional priorities into engaging learning experiences that make a measurable difference to employees and leaders.

This isn't purely a strategy role. We're looking for someone who enjoys making things happen and can combine strong Talent Development / L&D expertise with exceptional programme management and operational delivery.

What you'll be doing

You’ll manage a portfolio of leadership and talent development programmes across EMEA, taking responsibility for the complete programme lifecycle-from planning and stakeholder engagement through to communications, delivery, measurement and continuous improvement.

• Leading end-to-end delivery of leadership, talent and employee development programmes across EMEA
• Partnering with HRBPs, business leaders and global Talent Development colleagues to identify regional requirements and priorities
• Managing multiple programmes and workstreams simultaneously in a fast-moving international environment
• Creating engaging, accessible and memorable learning and employee experiences
• Managing programme operations including budgets, vendors, facilitators, learning systems, communications and reporting
• Building programme communications that drive awareness, participation and engagement
• Using learner feedback, engagement data and programme insights to measure effectiveness and continually improve delivery
• Applying AI and GenAI tools to improve communications, analyse feedback, streamline administration and create more efficient programme workflows
• Identifying opportunities to simplify processes and improve the scalability and effectiveness of Talent Development delivery

What we're looking for

You’ll ideally have strong experience in Talent Development, Leadership Development, Learning & Development (L&D), Talent Management or Employee Experience, combined with substantial programme management capability.

We’re particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate:

• Experience delivering complex Talent Development, Leadership Development or L&D programmes from end to end
• Strong programme and project management skills, including managing multiple concurrent initiatives
• Experience working within a large global, matrixed organisation
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, including partnering with HRBPs and senior business stakeholders
• The ability to influence effectively across functions and levels without direct authority
• Experience managing programme budgets, external vendors and operational delivery
• A strong understanding of the learner journey and employee experience
• Confidence using data, feedback and insights to evaluate and improve programmes
• Practical experience using AI / Generative AI tools to improve productivity, communications, analysis or programme delivery
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A proactive approach-you spot issues, identify opportunities and take ownership rather than waiting for direction

Why this role?

You’ll be joining the Employee Experience organisation of one of the world's best-known technology businesses, operating at significant international scale.

It’s a role for someone who enjoys the intersection of people, learning, technology and programme delivery: someone who cares about the quality of the employee experience but is equally comfortable getting into the operational detail required to make complex programmes work.