Talent Program Manager

BW Design Group; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

BW Design Group seeks a Talent Program Manager to design, implement, and continuously improve leadership development, onboarding, performance management, and career growth initiatives.

You will partner with the Talent Development Leader and stakeholders to translate talent priorities into scalable programs, leveraging data-driven insights and AI tools to enhance program delivery and readiness across key talent populations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in talent development, leadership development, or related fields.
• Experience designing and leading talent initiatives from strategy through execution.
• Ability to use data and insights to improve programs.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and continuously improve talent programs for leadership development, onboarding, performance management, and career growth.
• Lead development programs such as leadership acceleration and early talent initiatives.
• Translate business needs into structured learning experiences and development plans.
• Manage programs end-to-end with stakeholder engagement and measurement.

Skills

Talent development

Leadership development

Learning & development

Talent management

Education

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

Tools

Learning technologies

AI tools

Talent systems

Digital platforms

Job description

Who You'll Work With

At Design Group, you'll collaborate 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'll help translate talent priorities into scalable programs and experiences that develop team members, strengthen internal pipelines, and reinforce a high-performance culture.

Who You'll Work With

At Design Group, you'll collaborate 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'll help 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'll partner 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'll lead the design, execution, and continuous improvement of talent programs that strengthen organizational capability and support critical talent pipelines. You'll work 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