Manager, Talent Readiness

Northrop Grumman

. Lead a team of Talent Management consultants to assess and address sector talent pipeline gaps .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeMcLean • Alabama • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $137,800 - $239,300 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in talent management and development, with a strong focus on data-driven assessment of talent needs and skill gaps. Proven ability to lead teams, collaborate with senior leaders, and implement effective talent strategies aligned with business objectives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Talent Management ProgramsData-Driven AssessmentLeadership SkillsStakeholder ManagementChange Management

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Hard Skills

Talent Strategy DevelopmentSuccession PlanningProject ManagementConsulting SkillsTeam Engagement Design

Soft Skills

CollaborationInfluencing SkillsRelationship BuildingFacilitation SkillsPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeSharePoint

Industry Keywords

Talent PipelineOrganizational EffectivenessLearning Needs AssessmentEnterprise StrategyHR Business Partnership

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a team of Talent Management consultants to assess and address sector talent pipeline gaps
Develop and execute a long-term talent roadmap
Liaise with the enterprise talent team to shape company strategy and implement supporting programs and processes
Drive learning and adoption of talent management best practices
Assess talent needs and skill gaps using a data-driven approach
Collaborate with HR Business Partners and senior leaders on talent strategy and priorities
Identify high-potential talent and manage individual development plans
Lead talent management and development processes aligned with enterprise strategy
Lead sector-level projects implementing enterprise talent and organization effectiveness strategies
Define project scope, timelines, success measures, coordinate stakeholders, and track milestones
Apply change management approaches to support adoption of talent and organization effectiveness solutions
Identify and prioritize learning needs with HR and senior leaders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree plus 8+ years of relevant experience in HR or related field; or a Master's degree plus 6+ years of relevant experience
12+ years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of the degree requirement
Associate's degree plus 10+ years of relevant experience OR High School Diploma plus 12+ years of relevant experience
Excellent leadership skills
Ability to collaborate with senior leaders and influence across boundaries to drive talent strategy
Experience leading talent management programs and processes aligned with business strategy
Experience collaborating with HR and senior leaders using a data-driven approach to assess talent needs and design solutions
Experience facilitating succession planning and transition planning
Strong business acumen
Solid consulting skills
Ability to scope problems, recommend practical solutions, gain client buy-in, and deliver results
Ability to design and facilitate team engagements and training, virtually and face-to-face
Ability to create and deliver professional presentations
Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills
Ability to manage multiple projects/clients simultaneously, mitigate and escalate risk, adapt to shifting priorities, and navigate ambiguous situations
Excellent facilitation and presentation skills in virtual and in-person environments
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint)
Ability to travel up to 10%
U.S. Citizenship is required for positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance may be available
Overtime may be available depending on the position
Shift differential may be available depending on the position
Discretionary bonus
Long Term Incentives may be available for Vice President or Director positions
Health insurance coverage
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business