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 skilled 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

Professional Services Complex Organizations Stakeholder Alignment Governance Quality Standards

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