Program Manager, Talent Management (Career Development)

Location: Santa Clara, California; primarily in-office at the Santa Clara, CA office.

Annual base salary: $114,000–$171,000 USD, with potential incentive pay and/or equity.

Company

Data platform company serving hyperscalers, AI labs, the AI hardware supply chain, data platform providers, and the broader AI ecosystem.

What you will do

• Manage the annual global career conversation cycle, including manager and employee toolkits, communications, and operational support.
• Operate promotion cycles through the Senior Director level, maintain process cadence, support tooling rollouts, and guide HR Business Partners on criteria and escalations.
• Monitor adoption, user satisfaction, process consistency, and other KPIs to identify bottlenecks and improve workflows.
• Create user guides, templates, and training materials using AI tools while maintaining clarity, quality, and human oversight.
• Support research, benchmarking, and pilots for internal mobility, career pathing, and skills-based talent initiatives.
• Collaborate with HR Operations, HR Business Partners, HR Communications, and functional leaders.

Requirements

• Experience managing recurring, company-wide HR or talent programs with cross-functional dependencies and reliable execution.
• High attention to detail and strong program delivery and execution skills.
• Ability to analyze operational data and use HR platforms such as Workday to evaluate adoption, measure outcomes, and drive improvements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills focused on practical, accessible guidance for managers and employees.
• Ability to use AI tools to draft and summarize materials efficiently.
• Sound discretion when handling confidential personnel information.
• Ability to work from the Santa Clara, California office in compliance with company policies, except during PTO, work travel, or other approved leave.

Culture & Benefits

• Environment focused on critical thinking, challenge, innovation, and trailblazing.
• Growth support and opportunities to contribute to meaningful work.
• Collaborative culture that values mutual support and collective success.
• Flexible time off, wellness resources, and company-sponsored team events.
• Employee Resource Groups and an emphasis on inclusive leadership and belonging.
• Accessibility accommodations are available throughout the hiring process.