Manager, Talent Programs & Initiatives

Red Bull; California (MO); On-site; USD 92,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Bull North America, Inc. in Santa Monica, CA is seeking a Manager, Talent Programs & Initiatives to translate strategy into executable projects, programs, recruitment activations, and external partnerships that support emerging talent and employer brand priorities.

You will drive stakeholder enablement, develop rollout plans, and oversee recruitment events while strengthening talent pipelines and program delivery.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of experience in project management, program management, talent acquisition, recruitment marketing, employer brand, or related fields.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field or equivalent experience.
• Strong project-management and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Translate established business priorities into actionable project plans, recruitment activations, partnerships, and program solutions.
• Lead execution of talent pipeline initiatives for priority communities and Red Bull programs addressing business needs.
• Facilitate project meetings, assign ownership and milestones, drive alignment and accountability.
• Proactively manage risks, dependencies, and roadblocks with escalation paths for timely delivery.
• Partner with TA leaders to understand talent needs and implement pipeline priorities.
• Develop rollout plans, training materials, toolkits, and FAQs to clarify changes and new talent solutions.
• Plan and deliver recruiting events and experiences with budgets, timelines, and vendor management.
• Coordinate final-selection events and support interview readiness and stakeholder coordination.
• Define success measures and provide strategic recommendations based on outcomes and insights.
• Develop scalable playbooks and process documentation to improve efficiency.

Skills

Project management

Program management

Talent acquisition

Recruitment marketing

Employer branding

Event management

HR/Talent programs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

Position location: Santa Monica, CA

The Manager, Talent Programs & Initiatives will report to the Sr. Manager, Emerging & Pipeline Programs within Talent Acquisition (TA). This role is responsible for translating the team’s strategy and priorities into well-executed projects, programs, recruitment activations, and external partnership initiatives that support emerging talent, broader talent pipelines, recruitment marketing, and employer brand priorities. Through strong project leadership, stakeholder enablement, and data-informed recommendations, this role helps build scalable talent solutions that support the broader TA team and address current and future business needs.

Talent Pipeline Programs & Initiatives

• Translate established business priorities and talent needs into actionable project plans, recruitment activations, partnerships, and program solutions.
• Lead the execution of talent pipeline initiatives focused on priority communities (e.g., veterans, alumni, etc.) and custom Red Bull programs designed to address current and future business needs.
• Facilitate project meetings, establish clear ownership and milestones, and drive alignment, follow-through, and accountability across stakeholders.
• Proactively manage risks, dependencies, competing priorities, and roadblocks, recommending solutions and escalation paths that support timely delivery.

Stakeholder Enablement & Management

• Partner with TA leaders and other stakeholders to understand talent needs, build alignment, and implement pipeline, program, and partnership priorities.
• Develop rollout and adoption plans that support the successful introduction of new programs, processes, tools, partnerships, and ways of working.
• Create presentations, training materials, toolkits, FAQs, and other resources that clarify changes, expectations, and available talent solutions.
• Facilitate briefings, training, working sessions, and other forums that build stakeholder readiness and accountability.
• Gather feedback, monitor adoption, and provide insights and recommendations that strengthen implementation and inform future direction.

Deliver Talent Program Events & Experiences

• Own the planning and delivery of recruiting events and other key experiences for current and future talent programs.
• Oversee event plans, budgets, timelines, communications, participant logistics, staffing requirements, vendor relationships, and contingency planning.
• Partner with internal teams and external vendors to ensure contracts, purchasing, travel, and operational requirements are effectively managed.
• Ensure events provide a premium, inclusive, and consistent experience for candidates, interviewers, hiring managers, and stakeholders.
• Evaluate event outcomes and feedback and implement improvements that strengthen future program cycles.

Emerging Programs Delivery

• Provide targeted recruiting and operational support during critical Emerging Program hiring cycles, including candidate communications, interview preparation, stakeholder coordination, and selection-process execution.
• Support final-selection events and other key program experiences by coordinating hotel room blocks, group dining, transportation, venue arrangements, participant communications, and related logistics in partnership with the Manager, Emerging & Pipeline.
• Equip interviewers and hiring managers with structured tools, resources, and guidance that support informed, consistent, and equitable selection decisions.
• Provide additional project and operational support during peak program periods and as Emerging & Pipeline priorities evolve.

Measurement, Insights & Continuous Improvement

• Define success measures and evaluate project, pipeline, partnership, program, event, adoption, and candidate-experience outcomes.
• Analyze quantitative and qualitative information to identify trends, gaps, barriers, and opportunities to improve effectiveness and business impact.
• Provide recurring updates and strategic recommendations to leaders and stakeholders based on business needs, talent insights, market information, and project results.
• Lead after-action reviews and translate findings into decisions, recommendations, and measurable improvement plans.
• Develop scalable playbooks, templates, process documentation, and technology-enabled solutions that improve consistency and efficiency.

• 6–8 years of relevant professional experience in project management, program management, talent acquisition, recruitment marketing, employer brand, event management, HR/Talent programs, or an equivalent combination of related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field OR equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated success independently managing medium-to-complex, cross-functional projects or programs from planning through implementation, adoption, and evaluation.
• Strong project-management skills, including timeline development, stakeholder accountability, risk management, meeting facilitation, and status reporting.
• Experience planning and delivering multi-stakeholder events or programs, including budgets, vendors, communications, logistics, and contingency planning.
• Experience driving the rollout and adoption of new programs, processes, tools, or resources across multiple stakeholder groups.
• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to advise partners and communicate recommendations to leaders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use qualitative and quantitative insights to evaluate outcomes and recommend improvements.
• Strong organization and attention to detail, with the ability to independently manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and dependencies.
• Experience within Talent Acquisition, recruitment marketing, employer branding, talent pipelines, or people-focused programs preferred.

This position is open to U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals who are currently authorized to work in the United States on a valid visa.

The base salary range for this position is $92,000-$138,000 + cash incentives. Actual salary offers may vary based on work experience. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified.

Our current Benefits include:

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans, 401k Match, Family Leave, PTO & Paid Holiday Schedule, Pet, Legal, and Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement (Benefits listed may vary depending on the nature of your employment and/or work location)

Red Bull North America, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other classification protected by Federal, state, or local law. We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.