Program Manager - Talent Management

The Opportunity

As Program Manager - Talent Management, you will play a critical role in providing strategic and operational leadership for Ulteig’s talent management programs. Your focus will be to facilitate a high-performing and development focused culture to ensure we have robust talent pipelines to support our future needs. Reporting to the Talent Director, this role leads implementation and continuous improvement of enterprise-wide solutions and processes for talent management including performance management, succession planning, talent review, and organizational competencies. This role is responsible for working with our business area leaders and HR partners to design, update and manage talent management programs including the supporting systems, tools, resources, planning, communications/training, and metrics. Additionally, this role will serve as a change management practitioner for HR led changes, utilizing Ulteig’s change management framework.

What You’ll Do

Leads the implementation and management of our portfolio of talent management programs including (but not limited to): Performance Management, Succession Planning, Talent Review, and Competencies. You’ll work closely with business leadership and HR partners to identify needs, design/develop/update programs, provide program training, manage the administration of systems, tools and resources, and establish/track talent management metrics.

• Succession Planning and Talent Review – Develops and/or enhances program processes, systems, tools and training for talent assessment, talent review, and succession planning practices to ensure robust talent pipelines for the future. Works closely with HR Business Partner team and business leaders to ensure successful execution of succession and talent planning processes and consults on follow-up actions to address pipeline gaps. May support the executive-level succession planning process. Utilizes data/analytics to share key trends with stakeholders to inform development and other talent needs.
• Performance management – Manages the performance management program including goal setting, quarterly check-ins, and annual review processes and all supporting systems, tools, training, and communications. Develops performance reporting and shares required data with Total Rewards to support the merit/incentive cycle. Works closely with HR partners to ensure our processes support a high-performance culture and ensures alignment and integration with total rewards processes and philosophies.
• Competencies – Manages Ulteig’s Leadership Dimensions (competencies) for all levels across the organization. Through partnerships with HR peers, ensures competencies are integrated into talent programs and processes. May lead or support the redesign of our competencies, as needed, to align with identified future capability needs.
• Change Management – Serves as a change management subject matter expert and practitioner (utilizing Ulteig’s Change Management framework) to provide guidance and support to HR team project leaders. Participates as a member of Ulteig’s change management community of practice to learn and share best practices.
• May support additional programs, projects, or duties, as assigned.

What We Expect from You

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development or related field, or equivalent experience
• 7 years of experience leading the design, development, and management of talent programs, or related experience providing equivalent knowledge
• Experience leading the design, implementation and training of talent management systems and associated processes
• Change Management certification or experience preferred
• Strong understanding of leading practices and innovations in talent management
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects successfully, including the ability to collaborate with peers and business partners, influence across the organization, develop strategies/deliverables, track/measure progress, and coordinate, develop, and implement project plans with autonomy
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent program management, organizational skills, and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Ability to travel occasionally
• Must have authorization to work permanently in the U.S.

As you consider applying for a position at Ulteig, we encourage you to think outside the box – because we do! You might not meet 100% of the skills listed in a description, but we are committed to hiring people with exceptional talent, ability and potential, and then creating an environment where they can become the best versions of themselves. We don’t want to miss out on the possibility of speaking with the next outstanding Ulteig team member, so please apply if you think this role is a great match for your unique skills and strengths. And, yes, relevant military experience is absolutely considered for transitioning service members.

What You Can Expect from Ulteig

Ulteig is a purpose driven organization that has built a culture focused on people – both our clients and our employees for over 75 years. Working at Ulteig is more than a job, it means you will have the opportunity to make a difference by creating and solving for a sustainable future. We realize that a huge part of our success has relied heavily on the dedication and focus of our workforce; this is why we make investing in our employees a top priority. Being 100% employee-owned means, we take our own success and the success of our clients personally.

We offer our team members:

• Flexible Workplace
• Employee Ownership
• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Collaborative Environment
• Innovative Culture

Our vision is to be the most trusted partners transforming our world’s critical infrastructure. Ulteig connects people and resources to develop compelling, integrated solutions across multiple Lifeline Sectors®, including power, renewables, transportation and water. Ulteig's footprint spans the country and leverages its expertise with a wide range of public and private clients.

At Ulteig, we deeply care and listen to the needs of our team to ensure they are comfortable and have the necessary tools to be productive whether they choose to work remotely, hybrid or in office. We strive to allow a balance and separation between home and work life and provide support and a flexible working schedule so that employees are able to focus on what's important to them. Our offices are currently open, and employees have the option of accessing them to work. We will continue to monitor and respond to COVID-19 proactively to ensure the safety of our valued employees.

If you would like to be a part of a company that empowers their employees, apply today!

Ulteig is a Drug Free Workplace

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Additional Opportunity Details:

Compensation Range is Generally +/- 15% of Position Mid-Point of $121,000*
* The salary displayed represents the middle of a range. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your job specific skills, education, training, job location, number of years of experience related to this role and comparison to other employees already in this role

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