Talent Development Manager

About the role

The Talent Development Manager supports Indigo's talent strategy by leading the execution, administration and continuous improvement of talent management, leadership development, succession planning, career development and employee engagement programs. Working with HR Business Partners, leaders and cross-functional stakeholders, the role builds organizational capability through scalable talent practices that strengthen leadership effectiveness, support employee growth and prepare the organization for future business needs. The position reports to the Director, Talent Development.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the execution and continuous improvement of enterprise talent processes, including performance enablement, talent reviews, succession planning, critical-role identification, high-potential development and career development.
• Support the annual talent cycle by setting plans, timelines, communications, governance and stakeholder accountabilities.
• Support leadership development programs that build the capabilities of Indigo leaders and reinforce the leadership competency model.
• Partner with HR Business Partners, the Director of Talent Development and business leaders to turn talent and leadership priorities into practical, scalable development solutions.
• Analyze talent, succession and engagement data to identify risks, capability gaps and development priorities, and recommend actions to HR and business leaders.
• Maintain accurate talent profiles, monitor development actions and track the readiness of successors for critical roles.
• Develop tools, resources and communications that help leaders assess talent, give meaningful feedback and hold effective career and development conversations.
• Lead the adoption of new or updated talent practices and establish measures of success for talent and leadership initiatives.
• Manage relationships with external vendors and partners, and lead cross-functional talent development projects.

Required profile

• 5-7 years of progressive experience in talent management, leadership development, organizational development, employee engagement, HR or a related field.
• Experience supporting enterprise talent processes such as performance management, succession planning, talent reviews, leadership development and career development.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex projects and multiple stakeholders.
• Data-driven mindset with the ability to turn insights into action and drive measurable outcomes.
• University degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development, Education or a related field.
• Certified coach, facilitation certification or a related professional designation is an asset.
• Alignment with Indigo's guiding principles and a passion for its mission.