Director Talent Management

** Job Posting End Date*
* 08-04-2026

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

** Job Summary*
* The Director, Talent Management provides senior enterprise leadership for the strategy, governance, and execution of talent management programs that build a robust leadership pipeline and strengthen workforce capability across AEP. This role serves as a strategic partner to senior executives, Business HR leaders, and HR COEs to set enterprise standards, drive adoption at scale, and ensure measurable impact across the employee experience.

The Director leads a team of specialists, oversees multiple programs, manages budgets and vendor partnerships, and ensures talent solutions that deliver measurable business outcomes.

** Job Description*
* 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.

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* Education:

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* + Bachelor's degree required

+ Master's degree preferred (OD, HR, I/O Psychology, Adult Learning, or MBA).

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* Experience:

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* + 12+ years of progressive experience in talent management, organizational development, or HR, including enterprise program or portfolio leadership.

+ Proven success leading work through others in a center-of-excellence model.

+ Demonstrated experience designing and scaling enterprise talent solutions that drive measurable business value.

+ Strong executive presence with the ability to influence across business units and HR COEs while setting standards and measuring enterprise impact.

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* Preferred qualifications:

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* + HR…