Sr Manager, Leadership and Talent Development

Title: Sr Manager, Leadership and Talent Development

Company: Advarra

Location: Remote, United States

Employment type: Full time

Posted: 2026-10-28

Pay: base salary range $110,000 - $214,000, plus possible variable bonus

Job Overview Summary

The Senior Manager leads the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of leadership and talent development programs and processes that strengthen leader effectiveness, employee performance, and career growth at Advarra. This role leads a team of learning and talent development professionals and partners across HR and the business to translate organizational priorities into effective programs and practices. The Senior Manager is accountable for delivery, cross-functional alignment, and results within the assigned portfolio.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

- Lead the development, implementation, and improvement of leadership development programs and practices that strengthen leader capability, manager effectiveness, and organizational performance.

- Manage talent development programs and processes, including goal setting, performance management, talent reviews, and development planning, in partnership with HR and business leaders.

- Advance career development and talent mobility practices, including career progression frameworks, career pathways, and internal mobility initiatives.

- Translate business priorities and talent needs into actionable plans, clear objectives, and practical approaches that support consistent execution across functions.

- Partner with HR Business Partners, HR Operations, and business leaders to align programs and processes with organizational needs.

- Lead cross-functional initiatives, manage competing priorities and dependencies.

- Manage and develop team members by setting clear expectations, allocating work, providing feedback and coaching, and ensuring accountability for results.

- Establish measures of effectiveness, review relevant talent and program information, and recommend improvements.

- Oversee assigned resources and external partners to deliver high-quality programs within approved plans and budgets.

- Provide guidance and recommendations to HR and business leaders on leadership and talent development priorities.

Location: This role is open to candidates working remotely in the United States.

Basic Qualifications

- 8+ years of experience in talent development, leadership development, organizational development, learning and development, or a related field.

- 2+ years of experience managing employees.

- Experience leading the design, implementation, or improvement of leadership and talent development programs.

- Experience with organizational talent processes, including performance management, talent reviews, employee development, or career development.

- Experience leading cross-functional projects and partnering with HR and business stakeholders.

- Experience facilitating group sessions, workshops, or employee development activities in virtual or in-person settings.

- Experience evaluating program or process effectiveness and using findings to guide improvements.

Preferred Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in human resources, organizational development, education, psychology, business, or a related field, or relevant professional certification.

- Experience with career frameworks, internal mobility practices, succession planning, or talent assessment processes.

- Experience developing leadership capability through facilitation, coaching, or other development approaches.

- Experience working in a global center of excellence or matrixed organization.