Talent Development Program Manager in Madison

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Talent Development Program Manager Job Details

• Req#: 36352326
• Location: Madison, WI (Hybrid – 1 day/week in-office )
• Start Date: 09/02/2025
• End Date: 01/16/2026
• Work Hours: 40 hours/week (Monday–Friday, 8 hours/day)
• Job Type: Contract
• Max Pay Rate: $68.97/hr

Job Summary:

• We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented, and experienced Talent Development Program Manager to join our team on a long-term temporary assignment. In this role, you will be responsible for managing and enhancing our performance conversation and talent calibration programs, as well as supporting the rollout of a new manager development initiative.
• This position requires a collaborative mindset and a deep understanding of performance management systems—especially Workday—and will involve close partnership with our HRIS, Total Rewards, and HR Business Partner teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of performance conversation and talent calibration programs
• Partner with HRIS to configure and update Workday, ensure data accuracy, and generate comprehensive reports
• Develop and deliver enablement materials for managers and HR Business Partners to improve program understanding and adoption
• Generate and analyze program metrics to identify trends, track effectiveness, and support data-driven decision-making
• Collaborate with the Total Rewards team to support enablement for annual rewards planning
• Support the launch of a new manager development program, including:
• Updating training materials and program documentation
• Drafting internal communications
• Scheduling and coordinating with COEs and key stakeholders
• Tracking progress and managing follow-ups for successful implementation

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience managing performance management and talent calibration programs
• Strong proficiency in Workday ()
• Background in learning design and instructional design; ability to create engaging and scalable enablement materials
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally
• Strong analytical skills with experience generating actionable insights from HR data
• Highly organized and self-driven, capable of managing multiple deadlines in a dynamic environment