The Opportunity
As Talent Program Manager, you will play a critical role in translating Ulteig’s talent and development priorities into practical, high-impact programs and solutions that build organizational capability and support business needs. Reporting to the L&D Manager, this role independently leads assigned talent development programs from design through implementation, measurement, and continuous improvement. Working with business leaders, HR partners, and external partners, you will assess needs, identify root causes and opportunities, recommend solutions, and make informed program-level decisions that balance business needs, stakeholder input, risks, and available resources.
What You will Do
Employee and Leadership Development
Leads the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of assigned employee and leadership development programs. Working within enterprise L&D priorities and in partnership with Talent and Business Leaders, this role translates organizational needs into practical solutions, learning experiences, and resources that build capability and support business objectives. Serves as both a program leader and facilitator, bringing strategic thinking and strong execution to the programs and initiatives within its scope.
- Partners with L&D leadership, Talent partners, Business leaders, and key stakeholders to diagnose current and future capability needs, identify gaps and root causes, and recommend solutions aligned with business needs and enterprise L&D priorities.
- Independently leads assigned employee and leadership development programs from design through execution and continuous improvement, establishing clear plans, milestones, stakeholder responsibilities, dependencies, and measures of success. Proactively identifies and addresses risks, gaps, and downstream impacts throughout the lifecycle of the work.
- Translates enterprise development priorities into effective program strategies, content, curricula, learning experiences, and supporting resources, determining the appropriate approach based on the business and participant needs.
- Establishes sustainment strategies, success measures, and feedback mechanisms to evaluate program effectiveness and business impact, using insights to continuously improve program design and outcomes.
- Partners with internal stakeholders and vendors to design, customize, and deliver learning solutions that address identified business and capability needs and complement Ulteig's broader development offerings.
- Exercises sound, independent judgment in program-level decisions, balancing business needs, stakeholder input, risks, available resources, and established priorities; appropriately escalates decisions with broader strategic, portfolio, or resource implications.
- Adheres to facilitation and adult learning best practices to ensure impactful learning experiences and retention of material by participants.
- Trains other facilitators on best practices and ensures regular evaluation of all facilitated content for continuous improvement.
- Supports organizational change initiatives by designing and delivering learning, engagement, and upskilling solutions.
- Establishes and maintains program standards, processes, and resources that drive quality, consistency, scalability, and continuous improvement, ensuring deliverables are accurate, complete, well considered, and ready for stakeholder review.
- Independently manage complex, cross-functional initiatives with clear plans, milestones, dependencies, stakeholder responsibilities, and follow-through.
Mentoring Programs
Leads the design, management, and continuous improvement of Ulteig’s mentoring programs to support employee and leader development.
- Develops and maintains mentoring resources and processes, including an effective approach for matching mentee learning objectives/needs with potential mentors.
- Evaluates when mentoring is the appropriate talent solution and recommends blended or alternative learning approaches based on the business and employee needs.
- Works with HR Business Partners to help facilitate mentoring matches.
Integrated Employee Development
Partners with internal stakeholders and HR colleagues to connect learning and development with broader talent programs and business needs, including Career Development Plans, succession planning, employee survey feedback, strategic initiatives, goal setting, and performance reviews. Proactively identifies opportunities to integrate learning and development solutions with broader talent processes and business needs, recommending approaches that strengthen alignment and impact.
- Evaluates and prioritizes learning requests based on business needs, organizational impact, available capacity, and established L&D priorities.
- Effectively manages time, competing priorities, and commitments to ensure agreed-upon deliverables and timelines are met.
- Supports offsite planning and execution with learning content as applicable.
- May support additional programs or duties, as assigned.
What We Expect from You
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development or related field, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of experience leading the design, development, and management of talent development programs, or related experience that provides equivalent knowledge is required, with 7+ years of experience preferred
- Strong understanding of leading practices and innovations in talent management
- Demonstrated ability to independently lead complex, cross-functional programs and projects from planning through execution, including stakeholder alignment, project planning, risk management, decision-making, follow-through, and measurement of outcomes.
- Confidence and demonstrated ability to facilitate engaging virtual and in-person learning experiences for audiences ranging from individual contributors to senior leaders.
- Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with a demonstrated ability to diagnose needs, identify root causes, evaluate options, and recommend solutions aligned with business objectives.
- Understanding of adult learning principles and creative training development approaches
- Ability to travel 25%
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong program and project management skills, with demonstrated ability to prioritize competing needs, anticipate risks and dependencies, maintain attention to detail, and deliver high-quality work with limited direction.
- Demonstrated initiative and ability to operate independently within the scope of the role, proactively addressing issues and recognizing when broader strategic, portfolio, or resource decisions require input or escalation.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
- Demonstrates openness to innovation by embracing and applying evolving technology and AI tools to enhance workflows, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement
- Must have authorization to work permanently in the U.S.
As you consider applying for a position at Ulteig, we encourage you to think outside the box – because we do! You might not meet 100% of the skills listed in a description, but we are committed to hiring people with exceptional talent, ability and potential, and then creating an environment where they can become the best versions of themselves. We don’t want to miss out on the possibility of speaking with the next outstanding Ulteig team member, so please apply if you think this role is a great match for your unique skills and strengths. And, yes, relevant military experience is absolutely considered for transitioning service members.
What You Can Expect from Ulteig
Ulteig is a purpose driven organization that has built a culture focused on people – both our clients and our employees –for over 80 years. Working at Ulteig is more than a job, opening opportunities to make an impact by creating and solving for a sustainable future. We recognize our success relies heavily on the dedication and focus of our workforce; this is why we make investing in our employees a top priority. We prioritize flexibility and staying connected to meet your needs and help you achieve your goals. We value your unique perspective, respect your individuality and celebrate your contributions. At Ulteig, we take our own success and the success of our clients personally.
We offer our team members:
- Flexible Workplace
- Employee Ownership
- Competitive Pay
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Collaborative Environment
- Innovative Culture
Our vision is to be the most trusted partners transforming our world’s critical infrastructure. Ulteig connects people and resources to develop compelling, integrated solutions across multiple Lifeline Sectors®, including Power, Renewables, Transportation and Water. Ulteig is a trusted partner in engineering North America’s essential infrastructure and leverages its expertise with a wide range of public and private clients.
At Ulteig, we care deeply about our team, listening to their needs and ensuring they have the tools necessary to be productive whether they choose to work remotely, hybrid or in office. Regardless of where you work, you are empowered to build a workday that best suits your strengths. We strive to ensure a balance and separation between home and work life. We support a flexible working schedule so employees are able to focus on what's important to them.
If you would like to be a part of a company that empowers their employees, apply today!
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Additional Opportunity Details:
Target Base Compensation Range for this role is $111,200 - $150,400
- Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your job specific skills, education, training, job location, number of years of experience related to this role and comparison to other employees already in this role
This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 60 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.
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