Sr. Manager, Succession Planning
On-sitePleasanton, California, United States
Job Summary
Lead the design, execution, and continuous improvement of enterprise-wide talent management programs, with a strong emphasis on leadership potential assessment, talent reviews, and succession planning. Drive complex, cross-functional initiatives using disciplined program management to align stakeholders, manage timelines, and implement mitigation strategies. Serve as a trusted advisor to HR and business leaders, translating data insights and industry best practices into actionable recommendations that strengthen leadership capability. Develop tools, frameworks, and assessments to enable informed succession decisions while building change strategies to guide stakeholder adoption. Coach HR business partners and leaders on talent philosophy and strengthen acumen across the organization. This role requires 7+ years of experience leading talent programs in a matrixed environment, a Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred), and the ability to travel 10-15%. Based in the US, this position offers full sponsorship and comprehensive benefits.
Required Qualifications
- Deep knowledge of talent management methodologies and philosophies
- Proven ability to translate talent strategy into practical, scalable business solutions
- Strong influencing, communication, and collaboration skills
- Ability to prioritize and execute effectively in a dynamic, matrixed organization
- Excellence in process design, project management, change management, and analytical thinking
- High integrity, sound judgment, and alignment with ACI's values
- Ability to operate as an advanced individual contributor with minimal direction
- Strong technical proficiency, including Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
- High attention to detail
- 7 plus years of experience leading or implementing talent and performance management programs
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience with a related degree (e.g. Organizational Development, Organizational Behavior, Industrial / Organizational Psychology)
Desired Qualifications
- Master's Degree is a plus
- Familiarity with systems thinking and/or design thinking
- Ability to travel 10-15% of the time (may vary depending on base location)
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