Celanese

Manager, Talent Development and Leadership

Celanese$100K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred in HR or related field.
  • 8+ years of experience in talent development or organizational effectiveness.
  • Experience in supporting a global workforce, ideally in manufacturing or operational environments.
  • Proven track record in designing scalable tools and frameworks for large employee populations.
  • Familiar with career architecture and digital talent platforms.

Responsibilities

  • Define and lead an integrated employee development strategy aligned with business priorities.
  • Establish a development philosophy promoting employee ownership and accountability.
  • Equip employees and leaders with resources for effective career experiences.
  • Create development content tailored for a diverse global workforce.
  • Lead design of self-service tools enabling personalized development planning.
  • Plan campaigns to increase awareness and usage of development resources.
  • Design and maintain leadership capability frameworks for clear role expectations.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive development tools and resources for employee growth.
  • Opportunities for advancing global HR practices in a manufacturing environment.
  • Access to leadership frameworks that support career progression.
  • Engagement in a collaborative and strategically focused work culture.
Full Job Description
Celanese is seeking an experienced Talent Development professional to lead the strategy and execution of enterprise development solutions that empower our employees and leaders to perform and grow. This role will design and deliver on end-to-end talent development strategy, including career pathways, behavioral expectations, competencies, and self-service tools and resources, enabling employees to navigate careers, build capabilities, and access meaningful development opportunities with clarity and confidence.

Positioned within the Talent and Organizational Effectiveness Center of Excellence, this Manager will translate enterprise strategy into intuitive, scalable development experiences and programs for a diverse, complex, global workforce.

Enterprise Development Strategy
  • Define and lead an integrated employee development strategy that prioritizes employee enablement, transparency, and self-directed growth, aligned with business priorities.
  • Establish a clear development philosophy that balances employee ownership with manager and organizational accountability. Act as a visible advocate by socializing and building alignment, understanding and buy-in across leaders, HRBPs, and employees.
  • Equip employees, leaders and HR Business Partners with tools and resources to support high-quality career and development experiences.
  • Create development solutions and content that meets the needs of a global workforce with a significant focus in manufacturing, including frontline, technical, commercial, and corporate populations. Ensure global consistency while enabling local relevance and ease of use across regions and cultures.

Development Planning & Enablement
  • Establish enterprise standards and guidance for development planning that promote consistency while allowing individual choice and flexibility.
  • Lead the design and continuous improvement of employee- and manager-facing self-service development tools, resources, and guidance, including rollout planning.
  • Ensure employees can easily:
    • Explore career paths and leadership and behavioral expectations.
    • Understand and assess critical capabilities.
    • Create and activate development plans.
  • Plan and execute campaigns that drive awareness, adoption, and sustained use of development tools and resources. Use feedback, data, and usage insights to refine tools and maximize value.

Leadership & Capability Frameworks
  • Design and maintain leadership, behavioral, and capability frameworks that clearly define "what good looks like" across roles and levels.
  • Translate frameworks into practical, consumable resources that employees and managers can readily apply in developmental conversations and planning.
  • Ensure alignment of development initiatives with talent processes such as performance management, succession planning, talent reviews, and learning offerings.

Program Development and Integration
  • Design and oversee development programs that complement self-service resources and support key career stages, leadership levels, and critical talent groups.
  • Ensure programs and resources work together as part of a cohesive development ecosystem, rather than stand-alone offerings.
  • Lead program launches, positioning, and ongoing messaging to ensure programs are clearly understood, differentiated, and well-adopted, measuring effectiveness through adoption, behavioral change, and business impact.

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in HR, Organizational Development, or related field preferred.
  • 8+ years of experience in talent development, talent management, or organizational effectiveness.
  • Proven experience within a centralized Talent or HR Center of Excellence supporting a global workforce, ideally in a manufacturing, industrial, or operational environment.
  • Demonstrated success designing, building and implementing scalable tools, frameworks, and platforms for broad employee populations, including consulting and working directly with HR Business Partners and leaders to translate complex business needs into practical, employee-facing solutions. Facilitation experience a plus.
  • Familiarity with career architecture, competency modeling, and digital talent platforms.

Skills & Capabilities
  • Strong change management skills.
  • Data-driven approach to evaluating impact and improving user experience.
  • High-level content creation skills, both in a communication and training context.
  • Understanding of instructional design and adult learning strategies.
  • Ability to present information effectively to audiences of varying levels.
  • Able to manage multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Key Success Attributes
  • Systems thinker with a strong focus on usability and scale.
  • Employee-centric and experience-driven development mindset.
  • Strategic yet pragmatic; comfortable both directing and doing the work.
  • Comfortable operating in complexity and ambiguity.

About Celanese

Celanese is a global technology and specialty materials company that engineers and manufactures a wide variety of products essential to everyday living.You can "Be in Your Element" at Celanese. We know it’s people who drive our innovation-focused growth strategy, and we know that the best people will thrive in a culture that both challenges and rewards performance financially and with new opportunities and innovation. Celanese is committed to research and development, will give you opportunities to work on interesting projects, and will challenge and reward your success.

Celanese Careers

Join the vibrant team at Celanese, a global leader in chemical and specialty materials, where innovation and sustainability drive groundbreaking solutions across industries. At Celanese, we are committed to improving the world through our materials, and there has never been a better time to explore the job opportunities available within our expansive network.

Work You’ll Do

Embark on a career at Celanese where you can use your skills to make a significant impact. Our company thrives on diversity and leadership, fostering a culture where every team member is a key player in our shared mission. With Celanese, you will engage in work that pushes the boundaries of materials science to enhance global industries.

Innovate and Lead

Join a team where innovation is at the core of everything we do. At Celanese, you will collaborate with over 7,500 dedicated professionals globally, who are leaders in technology, sustainability, and market solutions. Our leadership in the industry is driven by a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement, ensuring that we always stay ahead of the curve.

Grow Your Career

Celanese is not just a company; it's a place where you can grow your professional career through continuous learning and opportunities. From leadership development programs to diversity training, our commitment to your career growth is unwavering. We believe in nurturing talent through professional development and providing the tools needed for your career journey.

Be Part of Our Team

Experience the power of networking and collaboration at Celanese. Our culture promotes an inclusive environment where ideas thrive and innovation flourishes. We are hiring creative and solution-driven team players who are ready to contribute to our dynamic environment. Explore a range of positions, from internships to full-time roles, and find where you fit best.

Benefits and Culture

At Celanese, we understand that our employees are our greatest asset, which is why we offer competitive benefits designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our team members and their families. From comprehensive health benefits to performance bonuses, our benefits package is designed to enhance your life and grow your career.

Explore Job Opportunities

Whether you're updating your resume, preparing for an interview, or seeking new challenges, Celanese offers a variety of job opportunities to propel your career forward. Our hiring process is designed to identify and attract professionals who are passionate about their work and eager to make a difference.

Stay Connected

Join the Celanese team and be part of a company that values innovation, leadership, and a diverse workforce. Search open positions that match your skills and interests. We look for passionate, curious, and driven individuals to join our global team.

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Learn more about Celanese
Size
8,529 employees
Market Cap
$11 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.9 billion
Founded
1918
5 Year Trend
+9.6%
Revenue
$5.6 billion
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