Talent Development Program Manager

At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. A U.S.-based company, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With more than 7,800 employees, BWXT has 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers. Our company supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry across four continents. Our joint ventures provide environmental restoration and operations management at a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT’s technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications. For more information, visit www.bwxt.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram.

Welcome to BWXT 
We believe in empowering our employees and cultivating a dynamic workplace that fosters growth and collaboration. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting your career, you'll find opportunities to challenge yourself, learn from seasoned experts, and contribute to nuclear innovation. We require a diverse range of skills to support our work in the markets that drive our business and welcome candidates from all backgrounds and life stages who are passionate about making a difference.

Position Overview:
As our Talent Development Program Manager you will lead BWXT’s enterprise-wide succession planning process, turning talent, competency, assessment, and performance data into clear insights that guide leadership decisions. You will partner with senior leaders and HR teams to shape leadership pipeline strategy, support strategic talent discussions, and ensure succession insights inform development and performance programs. As the owner of our talent frameworks, tools, and analytics, you will strengthen BWXT’s leadership bench and help reduce workforce risk, supporting the company’s long-term talent strategy.

Location:

United States - remote

 Your Day to Day as the Talent Development Manager:     

• Lead BWXT’s enterprise succession planning cycle, facilitating senior leadership discussions and delivering clear, data-driven analytics and workforce risk insights.
• Identify and assess high-potential and ready-now talent in partnership with HRBPs and senior leaders to strengthen the leadership pipeline.
• Integrate BWXT’s Leadership Competency Model into succession and talent processes to ensure consistent, measurable evaluation and development.
• Leverage assessment tools (e.g., SuccessFinder, Hogan, PI) to inform readiness, potential, and development priorities.
• Build and maintain Power BI dashboards that synthesize performance, competency, assessment, and mobility data into actionable insights.
• Equip HRBPs and leaders with tools, training, and guidance to enable strong succession, talent review, and development planning practices.
• Manage and evolve talent frameworks, governance, and tools to ensure clarity, consistency, and continuous improvement across all talent processes.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Psychology, or related field; Master’s in HR, OD, Leadership, or related discipline preferred.
• 10 years of related experience in Talent Management, Organizational Development, Workforce Planning, or related areas, including enterprise-level succession planning and leadership pipeline strategy.
• Demonstrated experience integrating competency models, assessments, performance data, and IDPs into talent decisions.
• Strong analytical skills, with experience producing actionable insights from talent data.
• Proven ability to advise and influence senior leaders, facilitate strategic talent discussions, and partner cross-functionally with Learning, Leadership Development, and Performance Management teams.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of HRIS systems, dashboard development, and talent analytics.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to serve as a credible thought partner.
• Demonstrated ability to balance governance with flexibility, t