Sr. Manager, Talent Lifecycle Programs - Career & Talent Planning
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Location: San Francisco, CA 94112
Description:
About the Role
As the Sr. Manager, Talent Lifecycle Programs, Career & Talent Planning, you will lead the design and execution of Gap Inc.'s Career Philosophy and Talent Planning initiatives. This includes building scalable programs/practices and solutions that align with enterprise-wide strategies related to succession planning, leadership pipeline and high-potential programs, and career development and internal mobility. In this role, you will sit within HR's Talent Management organization on the Talent Lifecycle Programs (TLP) team and partner closely with Talent Partners, HRBPs, and the Employee Experience team, who will help co-design and deliver your work.What You'll Do
As the Sr. Manager, Talent Lifecycle Programs, Career & Talent Planning, you will lead the design and execution of Gap Inc.'s Career Philosophy and Talent Planning initiatives. This includes building scalable programs/practices and solutions that align with enterprise-wide strategies related to succession planning, leadership pipeline and high-potential programs, and career development and internal mobility. In this role, you will sit within HR's Talent Management organization on the Talent Lifecycle Programs (TLP) team and partner closely with Talent Partners, HRBPs, and the Employee Experience team, who will help co-design and deliver your work.What You'll Do
- Develop and refine the organization's Career Philosophy and Talent Planning programs/practices to align with business priorities and workforce strategies.
- Partner with Talent Partners and Employee Experience Team to ensure seamless activation and delivery of programs to the broader organization.
- Conduct Train-the-Trainer (T3) sessions for Talent Partners and other partners and leaders to equip them with tools and resources for effective delivery.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to design and implement enterprise-wide Career Philosophy and tools that support employee growth and mobility.
- Collaborate with Learning Design teams, as needed, to create career development tools and resources for managers and employees.
- Partner with Inclusion & Belonging to ensure career philosophy initiatives are inclusive, scalable, and adaptable to diverse functions and levels.
- Oversee the design of talent review and succession planning frameworks, identifying critical roles and developing robust pipelines for key positions.
- Partner with Talent Partners to support the identification and development of high-potential talent through tailored assessments and development plans.
- Collaborate with Learning Design teams to support high-potential curricula and targeted leadership development programs.
- Track program adoption and effectiveness through data and feedback, using insights to inform improvements.
- Monitor key metrics, including internal mobility, talent pool readiness, and program ROI, to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
- 5-7 years of experience in talent management, succession planning, or organizational development.
- Strong project management and collaboration skills, with experience in matrixed environments.
- In depth expertise in career development and talent assessment frameworks.
- Ability to partner effectively with HR professionals and business leaders.