Talent Development Manager

IMAX; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 87,578 - 125,111; Full time

Job summary

IMAX is looking for a Talent Development Manager to shape its talent strategy through innovative programs that enhance employee performance and career growth. This role involves collaboration with leaders and teams to build scalable talent solutions aligned with business priorities, ensuring that IMAX continues to foster a culture of continuous learning and engagement.

The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a proven track record in talent management, enhancing performance, and developing career pathways. The position is located in Los Angeles, California, offering a competitive salary range.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in learning and talent development.
• Proven success in facilitating talent management programs.
• Experience with employee engagement surveys.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide talent planning processes.
• Develop performance management strategies.
• Design career development frameworks and tools.

Skills

Effective communicator

Excellent interpersonal skills

Project management

Talent planning expertise

Data analysis skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in HR Management or related field

Postgraduate diploma in Organizational Development

Tools

Workday Talent

Job description

Be Part Of The IMAX Experience. For more than 50 years, IMAX has been a global leader in entertainment technology, redefining how stories are experienced on the world’s biggest screens. Our mission is to power awe‑inspiring experiences for audiences around the world.

Our people make everything we do possible. We’re curious, creative, and driven by the belief that great work happens when people are trusted, heard, and supported. At IMAX, you’ll collaborate with purpose in an environment that values innovation, diverse perspectives, and learning at every stage.

We invest in people and empower them to thrive. Our culture is grounded in trust and shaped by a shared belief that our best work happens together. By championing curiosity and encouraging courageous thinking, we push the limits of imagination and create experiences that redefine what’s possible. Careers here are shaped with intention, achievements are shared, and people always come first.

With our global team spanning North America, Europe, and Asia, IMAX brings together proprietary software, world‑class architecture, and cutting‑edge technology with deep industry expertise. Together, we partner with leading filmmakers and studios, advance entertainment technology, and connect audiences around the world to The IMAX Experience.

Come explore IMAX and create what inspires. Ignite your future with IMAX.

About The Role

Position Summary

The Talent Development Manager plays a strategic role in shaping the organization’s talent strategy by designing and implementing programs that drive performance, enable career growth, and ensure leadership continuity. This role partners closely with People Business Partners, senior leaders, and cross‑functional teams to build scalable, inclusive, and future‑focused talent solutions that align with business priorities.

The ideal candidate will be a forward‑thinking strategist and hands‑on executor, passionate about building a culture of continuous learning, knowledge sharing, and career mobility. This role will lead initiatives in talent planning, succession management, performance enablement, career development, and knowledge transfer, ensuring the organization is equipped to meet current and future capability needs.

Key Responsibilities

Talent & Succession Planning

• Lead the planning of enterprise‑wide talent planning processes, including talent reviews, succession planning, and leadership pipeline development and, in partnership with the HRBP community, implement those programs.
• Partner with leaders and People Business Partners to identify critical roles, assess bench strength, and develop targeted strategies to mitigate talent risks.
• Create tools and frameworks to support talent calibration, readiness assessments, and development planning.

Performance Management

• Lead the performance management strategy and process, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and values.
• Continuously improve performance practices to foster a culture of accountability, feedback, and growth.
• Provide training and resources to managers and employees to support effective goal setting, coaching, and performance conversations.
• Partner with the HRBPs to ensure a successful program implementation promoting a culture of high performance, transparency and differentiating talent.

Career Development & Knowledge Transfer

• Develop and implement career development frameworks, pathways, and tools that empower employees to navigate their careers.
• Design programs that promote internal mobility, skill development, and cross‑functional growth.
• Establish knowledge transfer strategies to capture institutional knowledge and enable continuity across teams and roles.

Culture, Inclusion & Engagement

• Ensure inclusive leadership and cultural awareness is embedded into all talent development initiatives.
• Support employee engagement efforts through insights, action planning, and development interventions.

Learning & Capability Building

• Identify talent and skill gaps through organizational assessments that will be conducted in partnership with HRBPs like talent reviews to inform and contribute to learning strategies.
• Ensure learning solutions are inclusive and accessible.
• Support the delivery learning programs that build employee capabilities across all levels.

Skills

• Ability and initiative to understand business needs, analyze issues, and drive solutions.
• Effective communicator to convey complex ideas and critical information to stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to motivate and influence all employees across the organization.
• Highly collaborative, self‑starter able to work in a dynamic and fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to toggle between strategic and tactical work.
• High degree of emotional intelligence and maturity.
• Strong facilitation and coaching skills.
• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and ability to translate organizational needs into talent solutions.
• Expertise in talent planning, succession management, and career development frameworks.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and balancing strategic and tactical work.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools.
• Strong ability to interpret and analyze data/findings gathered to identify trends and commonalities.

Experience And Education

• Undergraduate degree or postgraduate diploma in Human Resource Management, Organizational Development, or related field.
• Minimum of 5‑7 years of experience in learning and development, talent development and project management.
• Proven success in creating and facilitating talent management programs designed to meet the needs of employees at various levels.
• Experience with project and program management including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience with employee engagement surveys.
• Experience working with Workday Talent.
• DEI and Entertainment industry experience a plus.

Position Status

New Role

Hiring Range

$87,578.00 - $125,111.00 (per year) Final pay within this range will be determined based on experience, skills, internal equity, and the geographic location of the role. Additional non‑discretionary compensation may apply where eligible.

At IMAX, you will be part of a culture built on respect – we are committed to creating a welcoming and diverse atmosphere across our organization.

For consideration, please apply online. We thank all applicants for their interest in IMAX but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

IMAX will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Change Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

In accordance with Ontario’s pay transparency requirements, candidates will be informed when they are no longer under consideration for this position. Communication regarding application status may be provided through email or through your online applicant profile (if applicable).

As part of our recruitment process, we may use technology‑assisted tools, including automated systems, to support the review and assessment of applications. These tools do not make final hiring decisions. All decisions related to screening, interviewing, and selection are made by our Talent Acquisition and hiring teams.