Sr. Manager, Succession Planning

Albertsons Companies; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Albertsons Companies in Pleasanton, CA is seeking an experienced Enterprise Talent & Program Leader to design and oversee enterprise-wide talent management programs, leadership assessments, succession planning, and change management. You will translate data insights into actionable coaching for HR leaders, drive cross-functional initiatives, and build scalable tools to strengthen leadership capability.

This role emphasizes strategic consulting, analytics, and delivering impact across a matrixed

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of talent management methodologies and philosophies.
• Ability to translate talent strategy into scalable business solutions.
• Strong influencing, communication, and collaboration skills in dynamic environments.
• Ability to prioritize and execute in a matrixed organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, execution, and continuous improvement of enterprise-wide talent programs.
• Drive cross-functional initiatives with disciplined program management.
• Act as trusted advisor on talent and performance philosophies to HR/business leaders.
• Develop tools and assessments for informed leadership decisions.
• Build and execute change strategies for adoption and sustainment of programs.
• Use data analytics to identify trends and inform talent strategy.
• Coach HR partners and leaders on talent philosophy.
• Partner with business units to assess talent needs and resources.

Skills

Talent management

Leadership

Program management

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Change management

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (plus)

Tools

Microsoft Office (PowerPoint)

Microsoft Office (Word)

Microsoft Office (Excel)

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)

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