Talent Strategy & Leadership Manager, US

Thornton Tomasetti; Illinois; On-site; USD 99,000 - 199,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a Manager Talent Enterprise U.S. to lead strategic talent initiatives across divisions and functions. You will partner with HR leaders to design, implement, and measure talent solutions enabling key business outcomes.

The role requires 8–10 years of progressive talent development experience in large, global organizations, with strong stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration. Based in the United States, this position sits within a global HR framework.

Qualifications

• Solid business acumen with the ability to connect business strategy to practical talent solutions.
• Experience supporting talent management programs such as leadership development, succession planning, talent reviews, assessments, and career development.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across multiple levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to think proactively and creatively to anticipate talent needs.
• Experience working in a matrixed environment and across diverse teams or regions, with a focus on driving results through collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic Talent Consultant for the division and its functions, partnering with business and HR leaders to assess, design, and implement talent solutions that enable business success.
• Develop and implement a talent plan that ensures the organization has the right talent to deliver on financial commitments, consistent team performance and a sustainable talent bench for business growth.
• Provide consulting support to BHR and key stakeholders across all functions and levels, including commercial teams, manufacturing operations, and other areas to execute talent initiatives.
• Act as a trusted partner to BHR and business leaders, delivering talent support that drives achievement of business objectives.
• Measure and report the impact of talent interventions using evaluation tools, metrics, focus groups, and performance outcomes.
• Leverage input from BHR and business leaders to develop the annual Talent Development Plan.
• Collaborate with Talent Development practice center partners to design and implement initiatives in areas such as talent management, leadership development, and change management.
• Support talent management processes, including preparation and facilitation of division Talent Management Reviews (TMR/ETMR).
• Facilitate assessment, coaching, and other strategic interventions to enhance talent readiness and alignment across Divisions and Functions.
• Support Key Talent programs.

Skills

Business acumen

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Matrix organization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Abbott is seeking a Manager Talent Enterprise U.S. to lead strategic talent initiatives across divisions and functions. You will partner with HR leaders to design, implement, and measure talent solutions enabling key business outcomes.

The role requires 8–10 years of progressive talent development experience in large, global organizations, with strong stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration. Based in the United States, this position sits within a global HR framework.