Global Talent Leader: Career Growth & Frameworks

Socket.dev; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Flexible time off

Paid parental leave

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Appian seeks a Senior Manager, Talent Advisor to lead Career Managers and scale global talent operations. You will architect scalable talent strategies, advance career frameworks, and partner with executive leadership across Customer Success and People teams to elevate global talent growth and retention.

You will be responsible for guiding career trajectories, performance, and development of your team, while shaping world-class career experiences across regions.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in HR, Talent Management, or Career Counseling within a consulting or professional services environment.
• 3+ years of direct People Management experience leading HR, Talent, or Career Management professionals.
• Experience designing and executing Technical Consulting Frameworks and Performance Management programs for global technical workforces.
• Proven ability to collaborate with Executive Leadership to drive global talent retention and workforce capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a global team of Career Managers, providing direct mentorship and driving operational excellence across worldwide career management operations.
• Architect and modernize Technical Consulting Frameworks to accelerate consultant career pathways and engagement.
• Partner with Global Leaders to align talent development strategies with regional objectives and long-term workforce planning.
• Oversee global performance management, including promotion calibration and structured feedback cycles with cross-functional teams.
• Champion culture built on Intensity and Excellence, ensuring high-touch career guidance across regions.

Skills

Leadership

Talent management

Career development

Global operations

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Organizational Development, or a related field

Job description

Appian seeks a Senior Manager, Talent Advisor to lead Career Managers and scale global talent operations. You will architect scalable talent strategies, advance career frameworks, and partner with executive leadership across Customer Success and People teams to elevate global talent growth and retention.

You will be responsible for guiding career trajectories, performance, and development of your team, while shaping world-class career experiences across regions.