Talent Management Architect - AI-Driven Leadership & Growth

ViaSat Inc.; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

ViaSat Inc. is seeking a Talent Management Partner to design, develop, and execute enterprise-wide talent management, performance, and learning programs.

This role serves as an architect and program owner for high-impact initiatives that build sustainable talent pipelines and improve performance globally. The position bridges strategy and execution, leveraging expertise in talent systems, organizational development, and AI-enabled HR tools to deliver future-ready programs.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive experience designing and executing enterprise talent management, performance, and/or learning and development programs.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, I-O Psychology, or a related field (Master's preferred).
• Strong foundational knowledge of Industrial-Organizational psychology, organizational effectiveness, and leadership competency models.
• Proven experience implementing or optimizing modern HR technology, talent analytics platforms, or AI-enabled HR tools.
• Exceptional project and program management with ability to lead cross-functional initiatives from strategy to implementation.
• Exceptional ability to engage, influence, and align diverse stakeholder groups and drive adoption.
• US Citizenship is required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Execute the Talent Roadmap for enterprise Performance, Development, and Reward cycles globally.
• Design and facilitate Talent Reviews, succession planning, and high-potential tracking.
• Embed scalable Career Pathing and internal mobility strategies.
• Provide enablement toolkits, training, and processes to Talent Partners for global execution.
• Partner with Executive Talent COE to align talent processes with executive strategy.
• Design, curate, and scale Leadership Development initiatives and competency frameworks.
• Translate needs into learning through bootcamps, self-directed pathways, and mentoring programs.
• Establish evaluation and governance to show business impact of learning and talent investments.

Skills

Talent management

Performance programs

Learning & development

I-O psychology

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Change leadership

AI in HR

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

HR analytics tools

AI HR tools

Talent management systems

Job description

ViaSat Inc. is seeking a Talent Management Partner to design, develop, and execute enterprise-wide talent management, performance, and learning programs.

This role serves as an architect and program owner for high-impact initiatives that build sustainable talent pipelines and improve performance globally. The position bridges strategy and execution, leveraging expertise in talent systems, organizational development, and AI-enabled HR tools to deliver future-ready programs.