Program Manager, Talent

The Program Manager, Talent will help lead the implementation, buildout, and ongoing governance of the organization’s job architecture and support the management of existing talent frameworks. This role will partner closely with Korn Ferry and leverage the firm’s “Talent Hub” to create and customize a comprehensive job architecture that includes job descriptions, competency models, and success profiles. The individual will also play a key role in shaping and optimizing performance and talent management processes to ensure alignment with organizational goals and a consistent team member experience throughout their career(s) at Signature Aviation. 

(Other duties may be assigned)

Job Architecture Program

• Job architecture design and implementation: Building on the company’s job architecture, continue to mature the global career framework that defines positions, jobs, job families, management levels, and progression for Signature Aviation team members.
• Competency and skill development: Build a foundation for job-specific competencies and skills to drive the creation of customized success profile for critical roles. Ensure the framework supports employee development and learning opportunities via insights into competency models, skills taxonomy, and success profiles.
• Governance and Change Management: Establish and manage governance process for maintaining job architecture and frameworks. Drive change management communication and strategies to ensure adoption across the organization.
• Strategic alignment: Ensure the job architecture framework aligns with the company’s strategic vision, future needs, talent management foundations and culture.

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with Total Rewards & global partners across different departments to guide program development and implementation.

• HR process integration: Integrate the career framework with other key HR processes, such as performance management, compensation, succession planning, and talent acquisition

• Data and analytics: Use HR technology to manage the framework efficiently and leverage data and metrics to inform decisions and track progress.

Talent & Performance Programs

• Performance management administration: With guidance from the Director – Talent Management & Analytics, support and administer the performance management processes at Signature Aviation including: Communications, Change Management, Training, HRIS Configuration, and Reporting.

• Talent Management administration: With guidance from the Director – Talent Management & Analytics, support and co-manage the Talent & Succession Planning framework; working with all levels of the organization to drive visibility of talent in the organization.

Minimum Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; Master’s degree preferred. 

• 7+ years of experience in talent management, job architecture, or related HR disciplines. 

• Strong knowledge of competency modeling, job evaluation, and performance management practices. 

• Experience working with external HCM consultants and vendors (e.g., Korn Ferry) and HR technology platforms. 

• Excellent project management, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills.

Additional essential knowledge and competencies:

• Job Architecture & Design: Deep understanding of job leveling, job families, and career paths.
• Competency Modeling: Experience creating and applying competency models and success profiles.
• Performance & Talent Management: Knowledge of goal setting, feedback, performance evaluation and succession development processes.
• HR Technology: Familiarity with Korn Ferry Talent Hub and other HRIS or talent platforms.
• Data Analysis: Ability to use data to measure effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.
• Communication: Ability to clearly and effectively convey information, ideas, and expectations through verbal, written, and non-verbal methods. Strong communication ensures mutual understanding, minimizes ambiguity, and facilitates collaboration across diverse audiences.

• Collaboration: Capacity to work jointly with others toward shared goals, leveraging collective strengths and fostering trust. Effective collaboration involves active listening, openness to feedback, and a willingness to compromise for team success.

• Stakeholder Management: The capability to identify, engage, and maintain positive relationships with individuals or groups who have an interest in or influence over a project or initiative. Effective sta