Additional Information
Job Posting End Date
06-19-2026 Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
Job Summary
The Director, Talent Management provides enterprise leadership for the strategy, governance, and execution of talent management programs that build a strong leadership pipeline and strengthen workforce capability. This role partners with senior business leaders, Business HR, and HR COEs to set standards, drive adoption, and ensure measurable impact across succession planning, performance enablement, and leadership development. The Director leads a team and manages program portfolio priorities, budgets, and vendor partnerships to deliver scalable, high-quality solutions.
Job Description
Make a big impact!
Shape the future of talent across the enterprise!
Lead enterprise-wide talent programs that power business performance, elevate the employee experience, and help shape how talent grows at AEP- (e.g. talent review and succession, onboarding, employee listening, performance enablement, and career development.)
Set the direction for success by defining clear scorecards, measuring outcomes, and translating insights into meaningful improvements that keep programs relevant, modern, and high impact.
Build and drive ambitious roadmaps that move talent processes forward-balancing speed, priorities, and resources to deliver real enterprise value.
Partner across HR to ensure seamless integration with Workday enablement, manager and employee experience, communications, and change management.
Oversee external partner strategy, including selection, contracting, performance management, and value realization.
Influence senior leaders and move the business forward!
Serve as a trusted thought partner to Business HR leaders, helping turn business priorities into practical, high-impact talent strategies that accelerate results.
Bring people together across HR COEs, HRIS/IT, Legal, Compliance, and Communications to build momentum, drive adoption, and create enterprise-wide consistency.
Deliver executive-ready recommendations with confidence and clarity, helping senior leaders navigate opportunities, risks, and next steps.
Lead a team and build what's next!
Inspire, coach, and develop a high-performing team of talent professionals by setting a clear vision, building capability, and creating a culture of accountability and growth.
Lead day-to-day operations with excellence-managing budgets, staffing, and priorities while delivering a strong internal customer experience.
Use insight to spark continuous improvement!
Own program analytics and reporting, monitoring participation, quality, and outcomes to inform decisions and improve results.
Drive continuous improvement by standardizing processes, simplifying tools and resources, and strengthening service delivery across the enterprise.
Leverage employee feedback, internal listening channels, and external best practices to evolve programs and enhance effectiveness.
Maintain strong data integrity, documentation, and audit readiness across enterprise talent processes.
Who Thrives Here:
You're a strategic, enterprise-minded talent leader who knows how to turn vision into action. You bring strong business acumen, executive presence, and a passion for building scalable solutions that make organizations stronger, leaders better, and employee experiences more meaningful.
Education:
Bachelor's degree required
Master's degree preferred (OD, HR, I/O Psychology, Adult Learning, or MBA).
Aep · Columbus, OH