Sr. Program Manager, Talent Development

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 129,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off

Healthcare

Retirement plan

Professional development

Remote-friendly

Travel

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Senior Program Manager, Talent Development to shape leadership and talent initiatives across a global organization. You will design and deliver programs that build leader capability, improve team effectiveness, and translate strategy into measurable business outcomes.

In partnership with HR and senior leaders, you will guide offsites, coach leaders, certify internal facilitators, and drive data-driven decisions to close capability gaps.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred in a relevant field.
• 7-10 years in talent development with 7+ years in program design and facilitation.
• Experience designing and facilitating executive offsites and team effectiveness sessions.
• Expert facilitation skills for diverse global audiences in various formats.
• Strong instructional design skills based on adult learning principles.
• Executive presence to build trust and provide candid feedback to senior leaders.
• Ability to use data to measure impact and inform program decisions.

Responsibilities

• Design and build comprehensive development programs from needs assessment through delivery.
• Facilitate engaging development sessions in person, virtually, and in hybrid formats.
• Lead leadership team offsites, define outcomes, and guide strategic conversations.
• Serve as an internal coach for leaders and high-potential talent.
• Develop and certify internal facilitators while setting standards for programs.
• Collaborate with HR business partners to identify capability gaps and appropriate solutions.
• Measure program impact through feedback and business outcomes, iterating as needed.

Skills

Program design

Facilitation

Executive presence

Instructional design

Data-driven decisions

Executive coaching

Global audience experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Sr. Program Manager, Talent Development to join the team of a leader in the Enterprise Technology space.

This role will shape leadership and talent development initiatives that strengthen manager effectiveness and support organizational growth across a global environment. You will own the design and delivery of programs that help leaders build capability, deepen team effectiveness, and translate development strategy into measurable outcomes. The position partners closely with HR business partners and senior leaders to identify needs, guide offsites, and create learning experiences that make a meaningful business impact.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $128,560 – $188,900 annually

Responsibilities

• Design and build comprehensive development programs from needs assessment through delivery
• Facilitate engaging development sessions in person, virtually, and in hybrid formats
• Lead leadership team offsites, define outcomes, and guide strategic conversations
• Serve as an internal coach for leaders and high-potential talent
• Develop and certify internal facilitators while setting standards for programs
• Collaborate with HR business partners to identify capability gaps and appropriate solutions
• Measure program impact through feedback and business outcomes, iterating as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred in a relevant field
• 7-10 years in talent development, with 7+ years in program design and facilitation
• Experience designing and facilitating executive offsites and team effectiveness sessions
• Expert facilitation skills for diverse global audiences in various formats
• Strong instructional design skills based on adult learning principles
• Executive presence to build trust and provide candid feedback to senior leaders
• Ability to use data to measure impact and inform program decisions

Benefits

• Generous time off and wellness leave
• Healthcare coverage and retirement savings program
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• Flexible work environment with remote options
• Regular travel for in-person programs and offsites

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.