Senior Talent & Development Specialist

Nielsen

. Architect, evolve, and manage a best-in-class manager development portfolio aligned with business priorities .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRemote • United States, MexicoSenior💰 $92,100 - $171,100 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing leadership development programs using Human-Centered Design and modern learning technologies. Proven ability to measure learning ROI and connect development initiatives to business outcomes in a global context.

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Leadership DevelopmentHuman-Centered DesignLearning TechnologyCoaching CertificationData Analytics

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Hard Skills

Program ArchitectureLearning DesignTalent Assessment Models360° FeedbackPsychometricsLearning Evaluation FrameworksProgram Effectiveness MeasurementVendor ManagementData AnalyticsEmerging Technology Integration

Soft Skills

Exceptional Facilitation SkillsCommunicationInfluencing Senior LeadersBuilding Alignment

Tools & Technologies

AI Technology PlatformsLearning Management SystemsDesign Thinking Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Coaching Certification

Industry Keywords

Manager DevelopmentGlobal OrganizationLeadership Development PortfolioTalent ManagementOrganizational Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Architect, evolve, and manage a best-in-class manager development portfolio aligned with business priorities
Embed Leading @ Nielsen practices across global teams
Design and scale a Manager Onboarding Journey for internal and external hires
Drive alignment to business strategy, culture, and leadership expectations
Build targeted capability solutions for coaching, feedback, and innovating with AI
Own program design from initial concept through final deployment and iteration
Align with the executive development program manager to create a holistic leadership development portfolio
Apply Human-Centered Design and Design Thinking to create impactful learning experiences
Leverage innovative technology platforms and external best practices for scalable global learning delivery
Establish baseline metrics and learning evaluation frameworks
Measure capability shifts, optimize program effectiveness, and connect manager development to business outcomes
Partner with Talent, Learning, Culture and Engagement teams and HRBP teams on complex talent challenges
Keep manager development current with emerging technology, AI, and industry trends

Requirements

What you’ll need

7-10+ years of progressive experience designing, implementing, and scaling transformative leadership and manager development initiatives in a complex, global organization
Deep expertise as a learning designer with a proven track record of owning full program architecture
Experience applying Human-Centered Design (Design Thinking) and modern learning technology for leadership audiences
Deep background in talent and leadership assessment models, including 360° feedback and psychometrics (e.g., Leadership Circle Profile, Hogan, or similar)
Coaching certifications strongly valued
Demonstrated experience selecting and managing global vendor partnerships in matrixed, international environments
Bachelor's degree required
Master's degree in Organizational Development, I/O Psychology, HR, or Business strongly preferred
Ability to measure learning ROI using data analytics to prove business value and pipeline health
Exceptional facilitation skills
Ability to communicate complex concepts, build alignment, and influence senior business leaders and HR executives

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health and wellness plans
401(k) with a Nielsen company match
Generous paid time off policy
Company-provided vehicle (depending on the role)
Discretionary incentive/bonus eligibility (depending on the role)
Potential eligibility for bonuses, equity, or other incentives