Bachelor's degree in HR, Learning & Development, or related field.
6+ years of relevant experience in talent and leadership development.
4+ years facilitating development programs.
Experience with virtual, in-person, and hybrid learning environments.
Strong skills in facilitation, communication, and relationship-building.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools and data evaluation.
Responsibilities
Design and facilitate leadership development programs.
Collaborate with leadership to identify talent development needs.
Manage the planning and execution of talent programs.
Deliver effective learning experiences across various modalities.
Evaluate program effectiveness and enhance learning experiences.
Benefits
Mentoring initiatives and career development resources.
Opportunities for formal and informal learning.
Convenient, multi-format delivery of learning experiences.
Engagement in continuous improvement of development strategies.
Full Job Description
Role Summary The Talent Development Manager will design and facilitate development experiences that strengthen leadership capability, accelerate professional growth, and build high-performing teams across the organization. From developing first-time leaders and emerging talent to launching mentoring programs, facilitating team effectiveness workshops, and supporting career growth through talent development processes, you'll help create opportunities that enable our people to reach their full potential. Working closely with business leaders, the Director of Learning & Development, the Learning Experience Designer (LXD), and external partners, you will help build the capabilities that power Armada's success today and prepare our organization for the future.
Design, implement, and continuously improve leadership development programs for first-time leaders, emerging leaders, and high-potential talent
Partner with the Director of Learning & Development, Learning Experience Designer (LXD), and external content providers to develop and deliver Armada's leadership development curriculum
Develop and manage career development programs including: mentoring initiatives, Individual Development Planning (IDP) support, and resources that help employees navigate career growth opportunities
Develop and facilitate learning experiences for leaders that support key talent management processes, including Individual Performance Planning (IPP), Strategic Resource Review (SRR), career development, and succession planning
Facilitate professional development experiences that build critical workplace capabilities such as communication, presentation skills, storytelling with data, influence, and business acumen
Facilitate team effectiveness experiences utilizing tools and assessments such as DiSC to strengthen communication, collaboration, and team performance
2. Partner & Consult with the Business
Partner with leaders and stakeholders to identify development needs and recommend solutions aligned to business priorities and talent objectives
Serve as a trusted partner to leaders, helping reinforce development strategies and learning application within teams
Facilitate discussions, workshops, and feedback sessions that drive engagement, capability building, and organizational growth
Establish ongoing feedback loops with leaders, participants, and stakeholders to continuously improve programs and learning experiences
3. Manage Learning Programs & Engagement
Manage talent development programs from planning through execution, including communications, scheduling, stakeholder coordination, and measurement
Deliver engaging learning experiences through virtual, in-person, and hybrid modalities
Reinforce learning through follow-up activities, toolkits, practice opportunities, and manager enablement resources
Monitor participation, completion, and engagement to ensure programs achieve intended outcomes
Partner with the LXD to ensure seamless alignment between learning design, delivery, adoption, and learner experience
4. Measure & Improve Program Effectiveness
Evaluate program effectiveness through participant feedback, engagement metrics, and business insights
Use data and stakeholder feedback to continuously improve learning experiences, leadership programs, and development offerings
Provide recommendations and insights to L&D leadership regarding program impact and future opportunities
Contribute to shared L&D standards, tools, templates, and best practices that create consistency across the learning ecosystem
Stay current on trends and best practices in leadership development, career development, facilitation, and adult learning
What Success Looks Like
Establish leadership development programs that strengthen leadership capability and readiness across the organization and engaging professional development opportunities that build critical workplace and business skills
A successful mentoring program and career development resources that support employee growth and internal mobility
Strong partnerships with business leaders that result in relevant, impactful development solutions
Highly engaged learners who apply new skills and behaviors on the job
Measurable improvements in learning participation, leadership effectiveness, and employee development outcomes
Qualifications Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Human Resources, Learning & Development, Education, Organizational Development, Business, or a related field
6+ years of experience in talent development, learning & development, leadership development, organizational development, or a related field
4+ years of experience facilitating leadership development, professional development, or career development programs
Experience facilitating virtual, in-person, and hybrid learning experiences
Experience partnering with business leaders and stakeholders to identify development needs and drive program adoption
Experience managing multiple programs or projects from planning through execution
Experience using data and participant feedback to evaluate and improve program effectiveness
Strong facilitation, communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools (PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, SharePoint)
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time to support the facilitation and delivery of leadership, professional development, and training programs
Preferred
Master's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Learning & Development, Education, or a related field
Experience supporting succession planning, talent reviews, mentoring programs, or career development initiatives
Familiarity with leadership and team effectiveness assessments (e.g., DiSC, CliftonStrengths, Hogan, Insights Discovery)
Familiarity with coaching, mentoring, and adult learning methodologies
Designing and facilitating leadership development, professional development, or career development programs
