VP, Performance and Succession Program Manager

Banc of California, Inc.; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time away

Tuition reimbursement & mentorship

Job summary

Banc of California, Inc. is seeking a VP, Performance and Succession Program Manager in Brea, CA.

You will own the enterprise performance management and succession planning programs, driving strategy, design, governance, and measurement to improve outcomes across the organization. You’ll lead the full lifecycle from goal setting and feedback to calibrations and IDPs, collaborating with HR partners, leadership teams, and analytics to deliver scalable, data-driven insights.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of progressive experience in performance management and succession planning.
• Experience owning enterprise HR programs from strategy to execution and measurement.
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Organizational Development, or related field; HS diploma required.

Responsibilities

• Own Banc of California's enterprise performance management and succession planning programs end to end.
• Lead the full performance management lifecycle: goal setting, feedback, mid-year check-ins, year-end reviews.
• Establish program frameworks, calendars, governance, communications, training requirements, tools, and success measures.
• Drive clear, measurable goals and strengthen quality of performance and development conversations.
• Own IDP standards, tools, expectations, reporting, and accountability for development plans.
• Lead enterprise succession planning including critical-role identification, readiness, talent reviews, and bench-strength analysis.
• Monitor successor readiness, leadership pipeline health, and emerging succession risks; elevate issues.
• Coordinate with HR partners, Talent Development, Talent Acquisition, HRIS, and other centers of excellence.
• Develop executive dashboards and insights on goals, performance, IDPs, readiness, and risks.
• Evaluate employee and manager experience to simplify processes and improve program effectiveness.

Skills

Performance management

Succession planning

Talent strategy

Analytics

Stakeholder management

Executive facilitation

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Organizational Development

High School diploma

Job description

VP, Performance and Succession Program Manager

• Posted on October 23, 2026

Locations

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Brea, CA 92821, USA

• On-site
• Salary Range : $101,000 USD to $168,500 USD
• Corporate & Professional Services
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: VPPER005194

Description

BANC OF CALIFORNIA AND YOUR CAREER

Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC) is a bank holding company with over $34 billion in assets and the parent company of Banc of California. Banc of California is one of the nation’s premier relationship-based business banks, providing banking and treasury management services to small, middle market, and venture backed businesses. As the largest independent bank headquartered in California, the bank offers a broad range of loan and deposit products and services through a network of full-service branches and regional offices, as well as through digital and nationwide capabilities. The bank also provides full-service payment processing solutions to its clients and serves the Community Association Management industry nationwide through its technology forward platform, SmartStreet™. Banc of California is committed to supporting its local communities through the Banc of California Charitable Foundation and by partnering with organizations that promote financial literacy, job training, small business support, affordable housing, and more.

At Banc of California, our success is powered by our people and a shared commitment to delivering meaningful results. We foster an environment where entrepreneurial thinking is encouraged, and accountability and operational excellence are expected. Our team members are empowered to take ownership, make informed decisions, and make a meaningful impact as the bank continues to grow and evolve. We are dedicated to supporting your growth and wellbeing through comprehensive benefits, robust development opportunities, and inclusive programs that enable you to perform at your best. Together we win!

THE OPPORTUNITY

The VP, Performance & Succession Program Manager is the enterprise owner of Banc of California's performance management and succession planning programs. This individual contributor role has end-to-end accountability for program strategy, design, governance, implementation, communications, measurement, and continuous improvement. The role owns the complete performance lifecycle, including enterprise goal setting, ongoing performance conversations, individual development plans (IDPs), mid-year check-ins, year-end reviews, calibration, manager enablement, and reporting. The role also leads critical-role identification, succession planning, successor readiness, talent reviews, leadership pipeline insights, and accountability for successor development actions. Working across HR Centers of Excellence, HR Business Partners, HRIS, and business leadership, this position coordinates deliverables while remaining accountable for overall program outcomes, adoption, and effectiveness. Performs all duties in accordance with the Company’s policies and procedures, all U.S. state and federal laws and regulations, wherein the Company operates.

HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

• Own Banc of California's enterprise performance management and succession planning programs end to end, from strategy and design through implementation, measurement, and continuous improvement.
• Lead the full performance management lifecycle, including goal setting, ongoing feedback and performance conversations, mid-year check-ins, year-end reviews, performance calibration, and individual development planning.
• Establish program frameworks, standards, annual calendars, governance, decision rights, communications, manager resources, training requirements, tools, and success measures.
• Drive clear, measurable, and business-aligned goal setting and strengthen the quality and consistency of performance and development conversations across the Bank.
• Own IDP standards, tools, expectations, reporting, and accountability, ensuring development plans address performance priorities, career growth, and successor readiness needs.
• Lead enterprise succession planning, including critical-role identification, successor assessment, readiness definitions, talent reviews, calibration, bench-strength analysis, and risk mitigation.
• Monitor successor readiness, critical-role coverage, leadership pipeline health, development progress, and emerging succession risks; elevate issues and recommend actions.
• Partner with HR Business Partners, Talent Development, Talent Acquisition, HRIS, HR Operations, and other Centers of Excellence to coordinate deliverables and ensure consistent execution.
• Develop executive dashboards, scorecards, and insights on goals, performance outcomes, IDPs, successor readiness, bench strength, program adoption, and organizational talent risk.
• Evaluate employee and manager experience, data, feedback, and business needs to simplify processes, improve program effectiveness, and strengthen leader accountability.
• Follow all established policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• 6-8 years of progressive experience in performance management, succession planning, talent strategy, organizational effectiveness, or enterprise HR program leadership.
• Demonstrated experience owning complex, enterprise-wide HR programs from strategy and design through execution, reporting, and continuous improvement.
• Experience leading goal setting, performance reviews, calibration, IDPs, talent reviews, succession planning, and leadership readiness processes.
• Experience influencing senior leaders and coordinating outcomes across multiple stakeholder groups without direct authority.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Financial services or other regulated-industry experience preferred.
• HR or talent management certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of performance management, goal setting, development planning, succession planning, talent assessment, and calibration practices.
• Experience with HR technology, reporting tools, and talent or performance management systems.
• Enterprise program ownership, governance, project management, and process improvement.
• Executive-level facilitation, consulting, written communication, and presentation skills.
• Analytical capability to translate workforce and talent data into clear insights, risks, and recommendations.
• Ability to build alignment, clarify accountability, and drive deliverables across HR Centers of Excellence and business stakeholders.

HOW WE’LL SUPPORT YOU

• Financial Security: You will be eligible to participate in the company’s 401k plan which includes a company match and immediate vesting.
• Health & Well-Being: We offer comprehensive insurance options including medical, dental, vision, AD&D, supplemental life, long-term disability, pre-tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions, and pre-tax Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Building & Supporting Your Family: Banc of California partners with providers that offer adoption, surrogacy, and fertility assistance as well as paid parental leave and family support solutions including care options for your family.
• Paid Time Away: Eligible team members receive paid vacation days, holidays, and volunteer time off.
• Career Growth Opportunities: To support career growth of our team members, we offer tuition reimbursement, an annual mentorship program, leadership development resources, access to LinkedIn Learning, and more.

SALARY RANGE

The base salary ultimately offered is determined through a review of education, industry experience, training, knowledge, skills, abilities of the applicant in alignment with market data and other factors.

Banc of California is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their actual or perceived race (including traits associated with race, such as hair texture, hair type or protective hairstyles), religion or religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, gender transitioning, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information, or disability (mental or physical), requests for accommodation and any additional protected categories set forth in applicable federal, state or local laws. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

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