Project Manager - Talent Management

Reynolds Consumer Products; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 98,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Reynolds Consumer Products in Lake Forest, IL, is seeking a Talent Project Manager to lead enterprise talent initiatives and translate priorities into actionable plans across early careers, competency enablement, learning and leadership development. You will partner with HR Business Partners and leaders to deliver high‑quality, employee‑centered programs.

The role reports to the Director of Organizational Development and supports program governance, vendor coordination, and scalable learning

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Organizational Development, Business Administration, Communications, Education, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 6+ years of experience in project management, HR program management, talent management, learning and development, or related function.
• Experience with Korn Ferry competency frameworks, job architecture, or behavior-based development tools.

Responsibilities

• Leads project planning with workplans, timelines, stakeholder maps, trackers, status updates, milestones, and risk mitigation plans.
• Coordinates cross-functional activities to deliver talent initiatives on time and with quality.
• Supports processes for consistency, scalability, and adoption of talent; maintains dashboards and reports.
• Supports Early Careers program execution, onboarding logistics, and development milestones.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Organization

Stakeholder management

Leadership support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/OD/Business Administration/Communications/Education or related field

Equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

Excel

SharePoint

Teams

Job description

Overview

Join Reynolds Consumer Products…and Drive Your Career across a world of opportunities!

We currently have an opportunity for a Talent Project Manager at our Corporate Headquarters in Lake Forest, IL.

Responsibilities

The Talent Project Manager provides project management, program coordination, and operational execution support for enterprise talent initiatives that advance Reynolds Consumer Products’ talent strategy. This role supports the translation of talent priorities into clear plans, timelines, stakeholder actions, communications, and measurable deliverables across early careers, competency enablement, learning and development, and leadership development. The role reports to the director of Organizational Development, and partners closely with HR Business Partners, business leaders, plant teams, external vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure talent programs are delivered with consistency, quality, and an employee-centered experience.

You Will Have the Opportunity to Make Great Things Happen!

Talent Program & Project Management

• Leads assigned project planning to include creating workplans, timelines, stakeholder maps, project trackers, status updates, milestones, and risk mitigation plans.
• Coordinates cross-functional project activities to ensure talent initiatives are delivered on time, at the expected quality level, and aligned to enterprise priorities and employee experience goals.
• Supports processes that improve consistency, scalability, and adoption of talent.
• Maintains project dashboards, action logs, scorecards, and updates to provide visibility to progress, risks, decisions needed, and outcomes.

Early Careers Program

• Leads the execution, and continuous improvement of the Early Careers Program for current and future functional paths.
• Coordinates program infrastructure such as rotation schedules, cohort touchpoints, onboarding logistics, development milestones, leader engagement, participant communications, and end-of-rotation deliverables.
• Partners with HR, managers, functional leaders, and participants to create a consistent and high-quality experience for interns, rotational program participants, and recent graduates.
• Tracks program progress, participant milestones, feedback themes, risks, and improvement opportunities to support program governance and long-term scalability.

Competency, Success Profile & Talent Architecture Support

• Provides project support for role success profile development, competency mapping, interview guides, development resources, and manager-facing tools.
• Ensures talent architecture materials are organized, version-controlled, and accessible to appropriate stakeholders.

RCP University

• Supports the ongoing buildout of RCP University, including learning calendars, course logistics, program communications, facilitator coordination, learner resources, and reporting.
• Coordinates learning initiatives such as leadership development, feedback training, performance management education, and Academy support.
• Assists with vendor management activities, including scheduling, deliverable tracking, logistics, participant data, invoice coordination, and evaluation summaries.
• Supports learning measurement by collecting participation data, feedback survey results, completion status, and shares themes to for continuous improvement.

Performance & Employee Experience Support

• Collaborates with team to develop and coordinate practical resources such as guides, job aids, templates, intranet content, FAQs, meeting materials, and executive-ready summaries.
• Supports adoption and sustainment of tools and resources that help employees and managers give feedback, develop talent, and drive performance.

Stakeholder Partnership & Communication

• Works with HR, Communications, business leaders, plant teams, and external partners to align project execution to business needs and audience expectations.
• Prepares concise, polished, and audience-appropriate communications, meeting materials, presentations, launch plans, and follow-up actions.
• Facilitates project meetings, captures decisions and actions, follows up with owners, and escalates risks or barriers when needed.
• Maintains a service-oriented approach while balancing multiple priorities, timelines, and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

You Will Love It Here If…

• You listen, learn, and evolve
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment
• You put safety first, always
• You are passionate about collaboration, teamwork, and achieving shared goals
• You believe in treating all people with respect, operating ethically, and growing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace
• You are committed to improving our impact on local communities and creating positive experiences

Qualifications

Education/Experience

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, Communications, Education, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience to successfully perform the essential functions of the position.
• 6+ years of experience in project management, HR program management, talent management, learning and development, organizational development, or a related function.

Preferred

• Experience supporting early careers, rotational programs, internship programs, leadership development, competency models, or enterprise learning academies.
• Experience with Korn Ferry competency frameworks, success profiles, job architecture, or behavior-based development tools.
• Experience using learning management systems, HRIS platforms, performance management tools, survey tools, or project management platforms.
• Experience partnering with manufacturing, supply chain, operations, or multi-site business environments.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders, timelines, dependencies, and deliverables.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to create polished communications, executive summaries, meeting materials, and employee-facing resources.
• Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to manage details, follow through on commitments, prioritize competing work, and maintain project documentation.
• Experience working with HR processes, talent programs, learning programs, performance management, or employee development initiatives.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint or similar collaboration platforms.

Competencies

• Plans and Aligns – Breaks complex talent initiatives into practical plans, organizes work around clear milestones, and aligns stakeholders to priorities, timelines, and expected outcomes.
• Manages Complexity – Connects information across programs, stakeholders, systems, and business needs to identify risks, clarify decisions, and keep work moving forward.
• Drives Results – Maintains ownership of deliverables, follows through on commitments, removes barriers, and ensures programs produce high-quality outcomes.
• Collaborates – Builds productive partnerships across HR, business functions, plant teams, vendors, and leaders to deliver work through others and create shared accountability.
• Communicates Effectively – Creates clear, audience-appropriate messages and materials that help stakeholders understand what is changing, why it matters, and what action is needed.
• Customer Focus – Designs and executes talent programs with the employee, manager, and business leader experience in mind, balancing usability, consistency, and impact.

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RCP affords equal employment opportunities to applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability status, sex, marital status, protected veteran status, pregnancy, national origin, genetics, genetic information, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. RCP conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

Posted Salary Range

USD $98,400.00 - USD $139,000.00 /A

Bonus Eligibility

Role is eligible for 10% annual incentive provided the business meets financial goals and the individual meets their performance goals, subject to plan administration guidelines.