Senior Talent & Development Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Mexico, +1 more country.

📋 Description

• Design, enhance, and oversee a top-tier manager development portfolio that aligns with business objectives.

• Integrate Leading @ Nielsen practices across global teams.

• Develop and expand a Manager Onboarding Journey for both internal and external hires.

• Ensure alignment with business strategy, culture, and leadership expectations.

• Create targeted capability solutions for coaching, feedback, and innovation utilizing AI.

• Take ownership of program design from the initial idea to final implementation and iteration.

• Collaborate with the executive development program manager to establish a comprehensive leadership development portfolio.

• Employ Human-Centered Design and Design Thinking to craft impactful learning experiences.

• Utilize innovative technology platforms and external best practices for scalable global learning delivery.

• Set baseline metrics and frameworks for evaluating learning outcomes.

• Assess capability shifts, enhance program effectiveness, and link manager development to business results.

• Partner with Talent, Learning, Culture and Engagement teams along with HRBP teams to address complex talent challenges.

• Keep manager development up-to-date with emerging technologies, AI, and industry trends.

⛳️ Requirements

• 7-10+ years of progressive experience in designing, implementing, and scaling transformative leadership and manager development initiatives within a complex, global organization.

• Extensive expertise as a learning designer with a proven history of owning comprehensive program architecture.

• Experience in applying Human-Centered Design (Design Thinking) and modern learning technologies for leadership audiences.

• Strong background in talent and leadership assessment models, including 360° feedback and psychometrics (e.g., Leadership Circle Profile, Hogan, or similar).

• Coaching certifications are highly valued.

• Proven experience in selecting and managing global vendor partnerships in matrixed, international settings.

• Bachelor's degree is required.

• A Master’s degree in Organizational Development, I/O Psychology, HR, or Business is strongly preferred.

• Capability to measure learning ROI using data analytics to demonstrate business value and pipeline health.

• Exceptional facilitation skills.

• Ability to convey complex ideas, foster alignment, and influence senior business leaders and HR executives.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness plans.

• 401(k) plan with a Nielsen company match.

• Generous paid time off policy.

• Company-provided vehicle (depending on the role).

• Eligibility for discretionary incentives/bonuses (depending on the role).

• Potential for bonuses, equity, or other incentives.