Talent Program Manager

Barry-Wehmiller; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Design Group, part of BW Design Group, is seeking a Talent Program Manager to lead leadership development programs and onboarding initiatives. You will design, execute, and continuously improve talent programs, collaborating with business leaders and People Team to align development with strategic goals.

You’ll manage performance cycles, create materials, and leverage data insights and AI tools to enhance delivery, ensuring readiness for key leadership roles across the organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in talent development or related areas.
• Experience designing and leading talent initiatives from strategy to execution.
• Ability to use data, feedback, and insights to improve programs.
• Experience managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, execution, and improvement of talent programs.
• Collaborate with leaders and People Team to deliver development experiences.
• Manage talent processes and measure program effectiveness.
• Translate business needs into structured learning experiences and milestones.
• Oversee annual performance cycle including reviews and calibrations.
• Leverage AI tools and technology to enhance program delivery.

Skills

Talent development

Leadership development

Learning and development

Talent management

Project management

Data-driven insights

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business, or a related field

Tools

AI tools

Job description

About Us:

BW Design Group is a fully integrated architecture, engineering, construction, system integration, and consulting firm committed to helping our clients realize their most critical goals from Strategy to Commercialization. As the only firm born from a manufacturing technology company to become an independent and fully integrated firm, we combine deep domain expertise in the manufacturing environment with an approach that is built to serve the dynamic needs of our clients. Rooted in our distinct culture of Truly Human Leadership, we cultivate the leaders who will define tomorrow and partner with our clients in the food & beverage, life sciences, industrial, and advanced technology industries to build the future of manufacturing and technology.

Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

Job Description:

Who You’ll Work With

At Design Group,you’llcollaborate with business leaders, People Team partners, and talent development professionals to strengthen leadership capability, accelerate talent readiness, and support the long-term growth of our organization.You’llhelp translate talent priorities into scalable programs and experiences that develop team members, strengthen internal pipelines, and reinforce a high-performance culture.

As a Talent Program Manager,you’llpartner closely with the Talent Development Leader and key stakeholders across the business to design, implement, and continuously improve talent programs that support leadership development, onboarding, performance management, and career growth.

What You’ll Do

In this role,you’lllead the design, execution, and continuous improvement of talent programs that strengthen organizational capability and support critical talent pipelines.You’llwork with leaders and People Team partners to deliver meaningful development experiences, manage talent processes, and use data-driven insights to improve program effectiveness and employee readiness.

• Design, manage, and continuously improve talent programs that strengthen leadership capability and internal talent pipelines
• Lead development programs such as leadership acceleration, director development, technical licensure, and early talent initiatives
• Translate business and talent needs into structured learning experiences, development plans, milestones, and program outcomes
• Manage talent programs from design through execution, stakeholder engagement, measurement, and continuous improvement
• Analyze participant data, feedback, and business insights to evaluate program effectiveness and readiness outcomes
• Oversee the annual performance cycle, including goal setting, mid-year reviews, year-end reviews, and performance calibrations
• Develop communications, tools, resources, timelines, and guidance that support consistent execution of talent processes
• Design and enhance onboarding experiences that accelerate readiness for key talent populations and leadership roles
• Manage the individual development planning process and create resources that support career growth conversations
• Partner with business leaders and People Team stakeholders to deliver practical leadership development experiences and learning solutions
• Leverage technology, AI tools, and process improvements to enhance program delivery, efficiency, and participant experience

What You’ll Bring

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in talent development, leadership development, learning and development, talent management, or related areas
• Experience designing and leading talent initiatives from strategy through execution
• Experience using data, feedback, and business insights to assess program effectiveness and make recommendations
• Experience managing complex projects, stakeholders, timelines, and multiple priorities simultaneously

Preferred Qualifications

• AEC, engineering, professional services, or consulting industry experience
• Experience supporting leadership development, performance management, or succession planning programs
• Experience using learning technologies, talent systems, AI tools, or digital platforms to enhance development experiences

At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.

Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.

Company:

Design Group