Manager, Talent Programs

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible vacation

Flexible work options

Well-being programs

Virtual fitness classes

Mentorship and career development

Recognition programs

Hackathons

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Manager, Talent Programs to join a leader in Information Technology. This role will shape an integrated talent programs roadmap supporting organizational capability and employee growth in a global, remote environment.

You will partner with HR and business leaders to strengthen talent frameworks, governance, and career pathways, influence performance management, succession planning, leadership development, and continuous improvement of talent practices across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• 8+ years in HR or Talent Management with global exposure.
• Experience translating strategy into scalable programs.
• Strong strategic thinking and stakeholder management.
• Digital fluency in talent tech and platforms.

Responsibilities

• Translate talent strategy into an integrated programs roadmap with clear priorities.
• Lead evolution of talent frameworks and career paths.
• Establish governance for competencies and pathways with HR leaders.
• Design and implement core talent programs including performance management.
• Integrate leadership development and learning with organizational goals.
• Leverage employee insights to improve programs.
• Align with leaders to meet capability needs.

Skills

HR leadership

Global program management

Stakeholder influence

Talent development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Organizational Development/Business or related

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Manager, Talent Programs to join the team of a leader in the Information Technology space.

This role will shape and operationalize an integrated talent programs roadmap that supports both organizational capability and employee growth across a global environment. You will partner closely with HR and business leaders to strengthen talent frameworks, governance, and career pathways. The position will also influence performance management, succession planning, leadership development, and continuous improvement in talent practices.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $110,000 – $130,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Translate talent strategy into an integrated talent programs roadmap with clear priorities
• Lead the evolution of talent frameworks, ensuring consistency across roles and career paths
• Establish governance standards for competencies and career pathways in collaboration with HR and business leaders
• Design and implement core talent programs, including performance management and succession planning
• Integrate leadership development and employee learning with broader organizational objectives
• Utilize employee engagement insights to inform talent priorities and program improvements
• Partner with HR and business leaders to identify and align on organizational capability needs

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Organizational Development, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 8+ years in HR, Talent Management, or related fields, with experience in global organizations
• Expertise in performance management, talent assessment, and employee development practices
• Experience developing talent frameworks and translating them into practical applications
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with a focus on organizational needs
• Proven ability to influence and manage stakeholders across a global organization
• Demonstrated leadership experience in coaching and developing HR professionals
• Strong digital fluency and ability to leverage technology in talent programs

Benefits

• Flexible vacation and company-wide days off
• Flexible work options available
• Programs for physical and mental well-being
• Regular virtual fitness classes offered
• Opportunities for mentorship and career development
• Recognition programs and referral rewards
• Participation in hackathons

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.