Talent and Development Manager

The Talent & Development Manager plays a key role in advancing Vertex Educations mission of changing lives through education by strengthening the leadership capacity of its internal team. This positionis responsible fordesigning and delivering leadership development programs aligned to Vertexs existing leadership framework while also overseeing strategic talent development systems such as performance management 360 feedback succession planning and coaching frameworks. By supporting organization-wide programs like B.E.S.T. and foundational employee training this role ensures all team membersespecially leadershave the tools mindset and support needed to grow and succeed in a mission-driven environment.

Essential Functions:

1. Leadership Development Program Design & Implementation:

• Design and implement structured leadership development programs based on Vertexs existing leadership framework.

• Create role-specific learning journeys for managers directors and senior leaders that drivecompetencygrowth andculturealignment.

• Source adapt and integrate third-party leadership content or providers whereappropriate.

• Define learning goals and track program participation effectiveness and long-term impact.

2. Talent Development Systems & Processes:

• Lead the design and execution of talent development processes including 360 reviews performance management and succession planning.

• Define milestones and expectations for leadership performance and growth across levels.

• Develop and continuously refine coaching frameworks and individualized development plans.

• Partner with HR to align talent systems with organizational strategy andpeoplegoals.

3. Learning Ecosystem Stewardship:

• Support and evolve organization-wide programs such as B.E.S.T. ensuring they align with leadership and employee development goals.

• Lead the development of foundational employee training experiences that reinforce Vertex culture and shared knowledge.

• Partner with teams across the organization to ensure effective onboarding compliance and general skills training.

• Evaluate existing programs for relevance and effectiveness recommending enhancements or sunsetting as needed.

4. Training Facilitation & Learning Delivery:

• Facilitate engaging and high-impact learning sessions for Vertex leaders at all levels.

• Customize content and delivery to meet the specific needs of differentleaderroles and departments.

• Integrate tools assessments and experiential learning methods to deepen leadership impact and retention.

• Gather and apply feedback to continuously improve training delivery and learner experience.

5. Interview & Hiring Capability Building:

• Develop structured interview guides aligned to Vertexs leadership competencies and values.

• Train managers and hiring teams on behavioral interviewing candidate assessment and bias mitigation.

• Partner with HR to ensure consistentequitablehiring practices for leadership roles.

• Use hiring data and success metrics to refine selection processes and onboarding effectiveness.

Required Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Organizational Development Education Business ora relatedfield.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in leadership development organizational development or talent management.

• Direct experience designing and implementing leadership development programs using an existing competency or leadership framework.

• Proven success developing and managing performance management tools 360 assessments and succession planning processes.

• Strong facilitation skills with the ability to lead high-impact training sessions for managers directors and senior leaders.

• Demonstrated experience supporting organization-wide learning programs including onboarding and core skills training.

Credentials:

• None but relevant certifications (e.g. Hogan Korn FerryCliftonStrengths SHRM) are a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Organizational Development Human Resources Business Administration ora relateddiscipline.

• Familiarity with leadership development and coaching frameworks such asFranklinCovey Korn Ferry or Center for Creative Leadership.

• Experience working in or supporting K12 education charter schools or mission-driven organizations.

• Experience selecting and managing external training providers or consultants.