Program Manager- Talent Initiatives

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This role can be filled from the client site in one of the following locations; Pittsburgh PA Atlanta GA Cleveland OH Dallas TX Birmingham AL or Phoenix AZ.
We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead and coordinate complex cross functional talent initiatives for our client. This role will be responsible for bringing structure governance and execution discipline to initiatives that span multiple teams ensuring stakeholders remain aligned and programs progress from strategy through successful implementation.
The Program Manager will partner closely with client business leaders Technical Resource Groups (TRGs) Resource Management Talent Acquisition Finance and other functional teams. This individual will establish program plans and operating rhythms manage dependencies and risks facilitate executive level decision making and provide clear visibility into progress and outcomes. The ideal candidate is an accomplished program manager who can navigate a complex matrixed environment and drive execution across teams without relying on direct authority.

Lead complex cross functional programs supporting strategic talent initiatives from planning through execution
Establish program governance workstream structures milestones deliverables ownership dependencies and escalation paths
Coordinate execution across business leaders Technical Resource Groups (TRGs) Resource Management Talent Planning & Acquisition Finance and other stakeholder teams
Develop and maintain integrated program plans that connect multiple workstreams and provide clear visibility into priorities progress dependencies and risks
Establish effective operating rhythms including leadership reviews working sessions status reporting decision forums and executive updates
Identify cross functional risks issues and execution bottlenecks and drive stakeholders toward timely resolution
Translate data business requirements and stakeholder input into actionable recommendations decisions and program priorities
Drive initiatives related to talent deployment skills management internal mobility talent pipelines resource forecasting and other strategic talent priorities
Develop dashboards KPIs executive presentations and reporting that provide leadership with actionable insights into program performance and outcomes
Influence senior stakeholders and create accountability across workstreams to ensure commitments milestones and intended outcomes are achieved.

What youll bring
Bachelors degree with 7 years of experience in program management business operations talent strategy resource management Talent Planning & Acquisition operations or a related discipline
Demonstrated experience managing complex enterprise level programs with multiple interconnected workstreams from strategy through execution
Proven ability to coordinate and drive results across cross functional teams in a highly matrixed organization
Experience partnering with senior business stakeholders including VP and Director level leaders
Strong program governance capabilities including planning dependency management risk management issue resolution executive reporting and stakeholder communications
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex information into clear business recommendations and actions
Experience developing and managing program dashboards metrics reporting and executive level presentations
Excellent communication facilitation stakeholder management and influencing skills
Advanced proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint with experience using data and reporting tools to support program decision making strongly Preferred
Experience supporting large scale talent resource management talent deployment capacity planning or related enterprise talent initiatives
Experience partnering with Technical Resource Groups (TRGs) Resource Management Offices (RMOs) Talent Planning & Acquisition or similar functions
Experience within a technology consulting IT services or professional services organization
Familiarity with skills management talent marketplaces internal mobility resource forecasting and skills based talent strategies
Experience with Power BI HRIS VMS ATS resource management platforms or similar enterprise systems
Understanding of technology skill sets talent models and labor market dynamics

• Adv HRM - Recruit & Staff
• Communications Management
• Decision making
• Program Management
• Risk management
• Stakeholder management
• Strategic thinking
• Talent leaders HR

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