Sr. Manager, Succession Planning

Albertsons Companies; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Albertsons Companies is seeking an experienced Enterprise Talent & Program Leader to design and govern enterprise-wide talent management, leadership assessment, succession planning, and related initiatives. You will partner with HR and business leaders, translate data insights into actionable recommendations, and drive cross-functional programs while coaching partners to strengthen talent capability.

The role requires 7+ years in talent management, a related degree, familiarity with systems

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience leading or implementing talent and performance management programs.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent; Master’s Degree is a plus.
• Familiarity with systems thinking and/or design thinking.
• Ability to travel 10-15% of the time.
• Strong influencing, communication, and collaboration in a matrixed environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, execution, and improvement of enterprise-wide talent management programs.
• Drive cross-functional programs with disciplined program management.
• Serve as trusted advisor to HR and business leaders on talent philosophy.
• Translate data insights into actionable recommendations for leadership.
• Develop tools and assessments for leadership decisions.
• Coach HR partners and leaders to strengthen talent acumen.
• Partner with business units to assess talent needs.
• Provide expertise across broader talent portfolio and peak-cycle operations.

Skills

Talent management

Stakeholder influence

People & org strategy

Process design

Change management

Integrity & judgment

Independent contributor

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience in related field

Master’s Degree is a plus

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Why choose us?

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join us for an exciting opportunity at Albertsons Companies, where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand!

At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for someone who’s not just seeking a job, but someone who wants to make an impact. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that’s constantly evolving.

Why choose us?

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join us for an exciting opportunity at Albertsons Companies, where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand!

At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for someone who’s not just seeking a job, but someone who wants to make an impact. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that’s constantly evolving.

Main Responsibilities

• Enterprise Talent & Program Leadership
  • Lead the design, execution, and continuous improvement of enterprise-wide talent management programs, with a strong emphasis on leadership potential assessment, talent reviews, and succession planning.
  • Drive complex, cross-functional initiatives using disciplined program management—managing timelines, aligning stakeholders, escalating risks, and implementing mitigation strategies
• Strategic Talent Consulting
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to HR and business leaders on applying organizational talent and performance philosophies.
  • Translate data insights and industry best practices into actionable recommendations that strengthen leadership capability and organizational effectiveness
• Process Optimization
  • Contribute to the evolution of talent and succession planning philosophy, strategy, and tools.
  • Develop tools, frameworks, and assessments that enable leaders to make informed, consistent leadership potential and succession-related decisions
• Change Leadership
  • Build and execute change strategies that guide stakeholders through adoption and sustainment of new and/or evolving talent programs.
  • Develop and deliver change plans—including stakeholder engagement, impact assessments, readiness evaluations, training, and communications—to ensure smooth transitions and long-term success.
• Talent Analytics & Insights
  • Use data analytics to identify trends, diagnose gaps, measure program effectiveness, and inform enterprise talent strategy.
• Coaching & Capability Building
  • Coach HR business partners and leaders on talent philosophy.
  • Strengthen talent acumen across the organization through guidance, tools, and thought partnership.
• Needs Assessment & Solution Design
  • Partner with business units to assess talent needs and develop resources aligned with enterprise talent strategy.
• Talent Management Generalist Support
  • Provide expertise and support across the broader talent portfolio, including process design, program execution, and peak-cycle operations.

We Are Looking For Candidates Who Possess The Following

• Deep knowledge of talent management methodologies and philosophies.
• Proven ability to translate talent strategy into practical, scalable business solutions.
• Strong influencing, communication, and collaboration skills, especially in ambiguous or fast-changing environments.
• Ability to prioritize and execute effectively in a dynamic, matrixed organization.
• Excellence in process design, project management, change management, and analytical thinking.
• High integrity, sound judgment, and alignment with ACI’s values.
• Ability to operate as an advanced individual contributor with minimal direction.
• Strong technical proficiency, including Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel).
• High attention to detail.

We believe the successful candidate has these qualifications and experience:

• 7 plus years of experience leading or implementing talent and performance management programs, ideally in a matrixed environment.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience with a related degree (e.g. Organizational Development, Organizational Behavior, Industrial / Organizational Psychology); Master’s Degree is a plus
• Familiarity with systems thinking and/or design thinking
• Ability to travel 10-15% of the time (may vary depending on base location)

Our Values

ACI Values