Program Manager, Executive Talent Planning

Program Manager, Executive Talent Planning

The Program Manager, Executive Talent Planning will be responsible for driving the implementation and operational excellence of programs focused on executive-level talent planning, assessment, and development. This role requires a blend of strategic thinking, program management expertise, and data analysis skills to deliver high-impact solutions to senior leadership and the C-suite.

Responsibilities :

• Lead the planning and coordination of cyclical executive talent reviews and succession planning processes.
• Design, implement, and manage a portfolio of executive assessment tools and programs, including C-suite assessments, 360-degree feedback, etc. Oversee vendor relationships to ensure program effectiveness and alignment with organizational needs.
• Partner with senior leaders and HR Business Partners to define and update role profiles and competency models, ensuring clarity on required skills, competencies, and behaviors for current and future success.
• Partner with the HR Analytics team to oversee the collection, analysis, and management of executive talent data. Use analytics to track key metrics (e.g., succession readiness, assessment results, retention) and translate insights into actionable improvements and data-driven stories for senior leaders.
• Develop and maintain program roadmaps, timelines, and budgets. Manage interdependencies between projects and ensure the seamless execution and continuous improvement of all executive talent initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with the Executive Development team, talent teams, HR partners, and executive stakeholders to ensure alignment and effective communication of program statuses, risks, and outcomes.

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Why Join Our Team

Ascension associates are key to our commitment of transforming healthcare and providing care to all, especially those most in need. Join us and help us drive impact through reimagining how we can deliver a people-centered healthcare experience and creating the solutions to do it. Explore career opportunities across our ministry locations and within our corporate headquarters.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

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