Senior Manager Talent Development

Howard University Hospital; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 106,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Howard University Hospital in Washington, DC, seeks a Senior Manager, Talent Development to lead learning, leadership development, and organizational development initiatives. The role partners with HR and leaders to assess needs, build workforce capability, and implement programs that strengthen performance and leadership effectiveness.

You will supervise the Training Coordinator, oversee learning operations, and advance change management, succession planning, and apprenticeship initiatives,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, OD, psychology, education, business, or related field required.
• 5–8 years of experience in Learning & Development, Organizational Development, Talent Management, or related HR disciplines, with change management and organizational effectiveness.
• 2–4 years of supervisory, project leadership, or team leadership experience.
• Credentials such as Prosci Change Management, CPTD, SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP, PHR/SPHR encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, implementation, and evaluation of leadership and employee development programs.
• Serve as internal consultant for organizational development initiatives (team effectiveness, assessments, capability analyses).
• Lead change management planning and execution with stakeholders; address readiness and adoption.
• Identify performance gaps and coordinate with HR leaders to implement development solutions.
• Supervise Training Coordinator and oversee learning operations; support talent management initiatives.

Skills

Change management

Organizational development

Talent management

Human resources

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Role Summary

The Senior Manager, Talent Development serves as the organization’s lead practitioner for learning, leadership development, organizational development, and change management initiatives. Reporting to the Director, Talent Management, this position partners with leaders and HR colleagues to assess organizational needs, develop workforce capabilities, support change initiatives, and implement development programs that strengthen employee performance, leadership effectiveness, and organizational outcomes. The position oversees day-to-day learning and development operations and supervises the Training Coordinator

What You’ll Do

Lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of leadership development, employee development, professional growth, and learning initiatives aligned with organizational priorities. Serve as the internal consultant for organizational development initiatives, including team effectiveness, organizational assessments, workforce capability analysis, and process improvement efforts. Lead change management planning and execution for assigned organizational initiatives, including stakeholder engagement, communication planning, readiness assessments, and adoption strategies. .Partner with organizational and HR leaders to identify performance gaps, training needs, and development opportunities; recommend solutions to improve effectiveness and engagement.

Lead the design, implementation, and administration of succession planning, talent review, high-potential employee development, and leadership pipeline initiatives. Develop and facilitate instructor-led, virtual, and blended learning programs, workshops, and leadership development experiences. Evaluate learning effectiveness, organizational development outcomes, and change adoption metrics; prepare reports and recommendations for the Director, Talent Management. Manage learning technologies, vendors, instructional resources, and external consultants supporting development initiatives.

Supervise, coach, and develop the Training Coordinator; oversee learning administration and operational processes.

Support talent management initiatives including performance management, succession planning processes, onboarding, and employee engagement efforts.

Lead workforce development, apprenticeship, internship, academic partnership, and career pathway initiatives to strengthen workforce readiness and talent pipelines.

Establish learning governance standards, competency frameworks, mandatory training requirements, learning metrics, and organizational learning policies.

Required Qualifications

EducationBachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Organizational Psychology, Education, Business Administration, or related field required. Master's degree preferred

Experience· Five (5) to eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in Learning & Development, Organizational Development, Talent Management, Human Resources, or related disciplines, including demonstrated experience leading change management and organizational effectiveness initiatives. Two (2) to four (4) years of supervisory, project leadership, or team leadership experience. Prosci Change Management Certification, CPTD, SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP, PHR/SPHR, or related credentials

About Howard University Hospital

Howard University Hospital (HUH) is the nation’s only teaching hospital located on the campus of a historically Black university. With a legacy dating back to 1862 — when it operated as Freedmen’s Hospital, providing care and refuge to those who had been denied it elsewhere — HUH has grown into one of the most comprehensive healthcare facilities in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area and is a designated DC Level 1 Trauma Center. Today, HUH continues its proud tradition of delivering exemplary, patient-centered, and culturally responsive care to the community, while providing exceptional learning and professional development opportunities for the next generation of healthcare professionals.

Position Details

DepartmentHuman Resources

Reports ToDirector, Talent Management

FLSA StatusExempt

ScheduleFull-Time | Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Pay & Schedule

This is a full-time, exempt position. Salary range:

• $106,223– $145,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Culture of Care

Howard University Hospital supports a Just Culture that promotes accountability, learning, and patient safety.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Howard University Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodation

Howard University Hospital is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws. If you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact the Human Resources Department at

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Disclaimer

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position .