Sr. Manager, Executive Talent Management

Job Overview

As a part of the Learning and Talent Solutions Centers of Excellence the Talent Management team is responsible for the development of Talent Management philosophies, processes and tools, and manages the work from concept stage through implementation and measurement. We are looking for a talent management pioneer to join our team!

The Senior Manager, Executive Talent Management is responsible for developing a sustainable, scalable, and consistent approach to Executive Talent Management for key executive roles across the Walt Disney Company enterprise. This role will lead all aspects of Disney’s Talent Management Practices for the executive population, including the development and oversight of frameworks, processes, and tools for:

• Defining critical capabilities of key roles

• Assessing data and insights to identify high potential, diverse executive talent

• Building robust succession plans for these roles through predictive modeling

• Tracking the development and movement of future successors over time

Responsibilities

• Executive Talent Management Approach Development: Design and implement effective talent planning strategies and processes for the executive population tailored to different business segments and leadership levels

• Consultation with Business Leaders: Collaborate closely with business leaders, segment LTS partners and HRBPs to understand their talent needs, identify high-potential employees, and develop personalized succession plans for critical roles

• Talent Development Tracking: Coordinate the tracking of talent development initiatives, including successor participation in training programs, mentoring, and leadership assessments, to ensure alignment with succession goals and progress against plans

• Measurement: Establish metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate the effectiveness of succession planning initiatives and drive continuous improvement, tracking progress of the KPIs over time

• Succession Readiness Assessments: Partner with talent planning to introduce regular assessments or progress checks to evaluate the readiness of potential successors for key roles and identify gaps in their skills and experiences

• Succession Risk Prediction: Apply The Walt Disney Company data analytics and predictive models as well as and industry insights to forecast succession risks within the organization

• Change Management: Lead change management efforts related to succession planning initiatives, ensuring consensus from stakeholders and smooth implementation across the organization

• Best Practices Research: Keep abreast of industry trends and best practices in succession planning and talent management, and incorporate relevant insights into our approach

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with HR, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, and other relevant departments to integrate succession planning efforts with broader talent management strategies

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.

• Minimum of 7+ years of experience in executive talent management or related experience (e.g. HR Business Partner, Executive Talent Acquisition, etc.)

• Proven experience with talent and succession planning, including predictive modeling and development tracking

• Excellent project management skills with the ability to lead cross-functional projects from idea to implementation, and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage partners at all levels.

• Experience building and launching succession technology applications preferred.