Performance Management Consultant

Program Manager

Location : Hybrid Work Model Reporting to Vienna, VA

Pay Rate : Open to Both C2C and W2 options

Position Type : Multiyear Contract

Direct support over the next 4 months

1. Oversee the Review Process and Timelines :

Lead and ensure enterprise service & technical support through the end of the review period.

Monitor completion rates and ensure follow up process with leaders to ensure timely submission of evaluations and ratings.

2. Support Communication and Training :

Collaborate with the Communications team to develop and deliver communications to inform stakeholders about review processes, expectations, and enhancements.

Ensure training resources are available and accessible for managers and employees to understand the review process and system updates.

3. Analyze and Report on Review Outcomes :

Ensure feedback loop is maintained to capture employee experience and lessons learned for program retrospective.

Collaborate with designated teammates & HR stakeholders to collect and synthesize performance review completion data.

Collaborate with the Employee Experience team to plan year-end program retrospective. Prepare reports and recommendations for leadership on program effectiveness and future enhancements.

4. 2026 Performance Cycle Planning :

Collaborate with stakeholders to draft the execution of the 2026 cycle aligned with division & department strategic goals to include program & technical enhancements, change & communications plans.

5. Coordinate & Facilitate Enterprise Goal Setting, Alignment and Communication :

Launch the enterprise goal setting process to include communications, timeline, guidance, resources and training.

6. Launch Annual Feedback Cycle - Check Ins :

Launch Q1 Check Ins and communicate expectations, guidelines, and timing to leaders and employees

Critical skills required :

Extensive experience designing, implementing and managing talent and / or performance management programs and processes in a large organization

Experience with HCM systems such as Oracle or Workday

Strong project management experience and experience in driving change management

Strong skills in managing program deliverables and solutions, ensuring projects are completed on schedule, within scope, and within budget.

Significant experience in workflow and program development including development of requirements documents, procedures, and implementation plans

Extensive experience in managing multiple initiatives, and meet changing requirements and priorities to accomplish objectives and goals, independently or in a team environment

Extensive experience in collaborating across organizational boundaries and building partnerships across various functions

Proficiency in overseeing initiatives from concept through planning, analysis, design, testing, implementation, and transition phases, ensuring thorough management review.

Expert verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Proficient with Microsoft 365 (M365) products, including but not limited to Teams, SharePoint, Outlook, and OneDrive, to support collaboration, communication, and productivity within a large organization.

Desired : Experience designing and facilitating meetings with senior stakeholders

Desired : Project Management Professional (PMP), or the equivalent combination of training, education, and experience

Desired : Certified Scrum Master (CSM), or the equivalent combination of training, education, and experience