Provide strategic and people leadership for BDO’s enterprise Talent Development program portfolio
Translate Talent Development strategy into portfolio priorities, investments, and plans
Evaluate, scale, redesign, integrate, consolidate, or sunset programming based on business need, evidence, and impact
Establish governance, quality standards, and decision-making processes across the portfolio
Lead, coach, and develop a team of Talent Development professionals
Set team priorities, roles, accountabilities, and expectations
Allocate team capacity and resources across the portfolio
Provide coaching, feedback, and development opportunities
Build talent pipelines through succession planning, stretch opportunities, knowledge sharing, and individualized development
Build trusted relationships with senior leaders and stakeholders
Advise leaders on talent and leadership development needs
Represent Talent Development in senior-level discussions
Influence decisions through recommendations, impact demonstration, and stakeholder alignment
Partner with Talent Development technology and measurement teams on measurement, reporting, and evaluation
Use program data, participant feedback, stakeholder insights, and business measures to evaluate effectiveness
Oversee portfolio resources, risks, vendor partnerships, and delivery requirements
Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and thoughtful use of technology and AI-enabled solutions
Report to the Director, Talent Development

Requirements Significant progressive experience in talent development, leadership development, learning and development, organizational capability, or a related field
Experience ideally within professional services or another complex, distributed organization
Demonstrated experience leading an enterprise or large-scale portfolio of talent or leadership development programs
Proven success leading, coaching, and developing a high-performing team with multiple areas of responsibility




Strong strategic thinking and business acumen
Ability to connect organizational priorities to capability and development needs
Ability to build trusted relationships, influence senior leaders, and navigate complex stakeholder environments
Strong portfolio, program, and operational leadership skills
Experience prioritizing resources and managing competing business needs
Experience using data, insights, and business measures to evaluate effectiveness, demonstrate impact, and inform decisions
Strong consulting, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills
Demonstrated adaptability and resilience
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Adult Education, Organizational Development, Business, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Relevant professional certifications are considered an asset
Ability to communicate professionally in both French and English is considered an asset

Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in Talent Development and Leadership Development, with a strong focus on strategic planning, program evaluation, and stakeholder engagement. Proven ability to lead high-performing teams and drive continuous improvement through data-driven decision-making.

Highest-signal resume keywords Talent Development Leadership
Strategic Thinking
Program Evaluation
Stakeholder Engagement
Team Development

ATS Optimization Keywords
Hard Skills Talent Development
Leadership Development
Organizational Capability
Program Management
Data Analysis
Resource Allocation
Continuous Improvement
AI-Enabled Solutions
Succession Planning
Performance Evaluation

Soft Skills Communication
Influencing
Coaching
Problem-Solving
Adaptability

Certifications & Qualifications Relevant Professional Certifications

Industry Keywords Skilled Services
Complex Organizations
Stakeholder Alignment
Governance
Quality Standards

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📌 Senior Manager, Talent Development Programs (Alberta)
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📍 Alberta