Executive Director, Talent Management

Tenneco is one of the world’s leading designer, manufacturers and marketers of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customers, with approximately 78.000 team members working at more than 300 sites worldwide. Through our four business groups, Motorparts, Ride Performance, Clean Air and Powertrain, Tenneco is driving advancements in global mobility by delivering technology solutions for diversified global markets, including light vehicle, commercial truck, off-highway, industrial, motorsport and the aftermarket.

 

Executive Director of Talent Management

Company Overview:  Tenneco is one of the world's leading designers, manufacturers, and marketers of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customers, with full year 2021 revenues of $18 billion and approximately 71,000 team members working at more than 260 sites worldwide. Through our four business groups, Motorparts, Performance Solutions, Clean Air and Powertrain, Tenneco is driving advancements in global mobility by delivering technology solutions for diversified global markets, including light vehicle, commercial truck, off-highway, industrial, motorsport and the aftermarket.

 

Job Summary:  Based in Northville, MI, the Executive Director of Talent Management implements learning programs across all lines of business as well as overseeing the HRIS process, recognition programs, DEI, engagement, branding of programs and provides technical support to streamline processes driving efficiency.  Identifying and exceeding internal customer expectations, this role works in collaboration with peers and is responsible for identifying training needs, providing guidance and support for policy and procedure implementation, delivering user training programs, streamlining processes (technical or otherwise) and identifying improvements in the training programs. This role also serves as a key resource for company-wide initiatives such as training needs assessment, program development, performance management, and continuous improvement.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute comprehensive talent management initiatives across the enterprise
• Implement leadership development programs and support and lead enterprise-wide succession planning
• Modify training and development initiatives to address changing workforce trends, emerging training methods and dynamic operational objectives
• Support strategic efforts around standardization of Tenneco operations to drive long-term cultural and behavioral change to deliver on KPIs
• Assist with the provision of expert facilitation and coaching to supervisors and managers regarding talent development methods and tools
• Provide consultative services to operational business units that lead to long-term behavioral change and positive impact to results
• Prepare budgetary recommendations that meet departmental goals and provide for effective management of resources
• Identify and build technical solutions to ensure consistency, standardization and efficiency in our process
• Lead cultural initiatives that are aligned with Tenneco Core Values
• Models the desired culture, mission, vision and values of the organization
• Facilitate engagement surveys and resulting action planning
• Lead talent reviews and performance management processes
• Collaborate with HR and business leaders to identify and close talent gaps