Senior Manager Of Talent Development

Aston Carter; Lithia (VA); Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Aston Carter, Lithia, FL, is seeking a Senior Manager of Talent Management to lead enterprise-wide talent strategy, succession planning, and leadership development initiatives. This high-visibility role reports to the VP of Talent & Culture and serves as an advisor to executive leadership while scaling programs for organizational readiness.

The role focuses on partnering with senior HR and business leaders, building scalable talent programs, and leveraging analytics to drive data-based decisions

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 8+ years in Talent Management, Organizational Development, or HR.
• Experience leading enterprise talent management initiatives.
• Deep expertise in executive succession planning and leadership development.
• Proven ability to build talent programs across large organizations.
• Experience within a Talent Management COE environment.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence Senior leaders and C‑suite stakeholders.
• Analytical mindset with experience leveraging talent metrics and workforce data.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement enterprise talent management strategies, programs, and processes across the organization.
• Design, implement, and continuously improve succession planning frameworks for critical leadership and executive roles.
• Develop leadership development strategies to strengthen bench strength and prepare future leaders.
• Build and scale enterprise-wide talent programs from concept through implementation.
• Collaborate with Senior executives and HR leaders to identify talent risks and succession opportunities.
• Guide talent review and calibration processes to ensure consistency and effectiveness.
• Utilize workforce analytics and talent insights to drive data-based decision making.
• Foster talent management governance, frameworks, and best practices within a Center of Excellence environment.
• Manage external talent development partners, assessments, coaching programs, and leadership development resources.
• Influence executive stakeholders while aligning talent priorities with long-term business strategy.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

8+ years experience

Executive succession planning

Leadership development

Talent management initiatives

COE environment

Executive influence

Workforce analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Workday

Job description

Job Title: Senior Manager of Talent Management

A large, global industrial organization seeks a Senior Manager of Talent Management to lead enterprise-wide talent strategy, executive succession planning, and leadership development initiatives. This highly visible role, reporting to the Vice President of Talent & Culture, will serve as a key advisor to executive leadership while designing and scaling talent programs to strengthen organizational capability and leadership readiness.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement enterprise talent management strategies, programs, and processes across the organization.
• Design, implement, and continuously improve succession planning frameworks for critical leadership and executive roles.
• Develop leadership development strategies to strengthen bench strength and prepare future leaders.
• Build and scale enterprise-wide talent programs from concept through implementation.
• Collaborate with Senior executives and HR leaders to identify talent risks and succession opportunities.
• Guide talent review and calibration processes to ensure consistency and effectiveness.
• Utilize workforce analytics and talent insights to drive data-based decision making.
• Foster talent management governance, frameworks, and best practices within a Center of Excellence environment.
• Manage external talent development partners, assessments, coaching programs, and leadership development resources.
• Influence executive stakeholders while aligning talent priorities with long-term business strategy.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive Talent Management, Organizational Development, or HR experience.
• Significant experience leading enterprise talent management initiatives.
• Deep expertise in executive succession planning and leadership development.
• Proven ability to build talent programs from the ground up and drive adoption across large organizations.
• Experience working within a Talent Management Center of Excellence (COE) environment.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence Senior leaders and C‑suite stakeholders.
• Analytical mindset with experience leveraging talent metrics and workforce data.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience within manufacturing, industrial, engineering, mining, energy, or similarly complex operational environments strongly preferred.
• Experience with Workday and modern HR technologies preferred.

Work Environment

This position is based at the organization's corporate office and is a key member of the Enterprise Talent Management Center of Excellence. Operating in a hybrid work environment, with three days onsite, this role involves significant collaboration with executive leadership, HR Business Partners, and business leaders globally. The environment is collaborative, strategic, and fast-paced, offering significant exposure to Senior leadership and the opportunity to influence talent decisions globally.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Lithia, FL.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $155000.00 - $180000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Lithia,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.