Talent Readiness Manager - Organization Effectiveness

Northrop Grumman; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 239,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance may be available

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Manager Talent Readiness to lead the Talent Management and Organization Effectiveness (OE) team within the Defense Systems sector. You will guide consultants to address sector talent gaps and build a sustainable talent pipeline aligned with enterprise strategy.

The role emphasizes leadership, collaboration with senior leaders, and data-driven decision making to accelerate readiness and ensure robust development plans across programs.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills to drive team performance.
• Ability to influence senior leaders and drive talent strategy.
• Experience leading talent management programs aligned with business strategy.
• Data-driven approach to assess talent needs and design solutions.
• Excellent stakeholder management across multiple levels.

Responsibilities

• Build a high-performing team of Talent Management consultants.
• Liaise with enterprise talent team to shape company strategy.
• Drive learning adoption of talent management best practices.
• Assess talent needs and skill gaps to support business strategy.
• Develop and execute a long-term sector talent roadmap.
• Collaborate with sector HR and senior leaders on priorities.
• Identify high-potential talent and manage development plans.
• Lead enterprise talent and organization effectiveness projects.
• Apply change management approaches for adoption of OE solutions.
• Prioritize learning needs with HR and leaders.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Data-driven

Stakeholder management

Presentation skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

High School Diploma alternative

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Manager Talent Readiness to lead the Talent Management and Organization Effectiveness (OE) team within the Defense Systems sector. You will guide consultants to address sector talent gaps and build a sustainable talent pipeline aligned with enterprise strategy.

The role emphasizes leadership, collaboration with senior leaders, and data-driven decision making to accelerate readiness and ensure robust development plans across programs.