Senior Manager Talent Development & Engagement

  • TaylorMade Golf Co.
  • Carlsbad, California
  • Full Time

Leads the design, development, and facilitation of management development programs that drive organizational capability and enhance manager effectiveness, while overseeing the creation and delivery of learning programs for individual contributors. Reporting to the Director of Talent Development & Engagement, this role collaborates on shaping programmatic strategy, building organizational leadership capability, and translating people data into actionable insights.

Essential Functions and Key Responsibilities:

  • Owns end-to-end design and delivery of management development programs. Develops and iterates on program content, components, and materials using participant feedback, in-session observations, and management development principles. Ensures programs are business-relevant, support people leader effectiveness, and contribute to a strong leadership pipeline.
  • Leads the ideation and design of innovative learning experiences across blended, virtual, and in-person formats by developing fresh content and methodologies that connect to career growth and professional competencies.
  • Partners with key cross-functional stakeholders and HR business partners to align learning priorities to business objectives and champion a culture of continuous growth across the organization.
  • Serves as assessment practitioner through administration and facilitation of assessments (MBTI, DISC, 360), for both individuals and teams.
  • Develops asynchronous learning pathways that equip employees with the soft skills and career readiness tools they need to thrive through flexible, self-directed experiences.
  • Responds to ad hoc individual development needs, providing thoughtful one-on-one support and coaching conversations that address employee growth in the moment.
  • Owns Talent Development digital workspace, including curation of learning resources considering diverse business functions, roles and levels.
  • Leads performance review platform and employee-facing processes, to include training efforts, system updates and customization, communication timelines, and HR business partner support.
  • Partners with HR leadership on employee engagement survey design and data analysis to ensure strategic alignment and meaningful measurement. Collaborates with HR Business Partners to uncover the "why" behind engagement data, translating results into compelling narratives and actionable program evolutions that drive retention, engagement, and performance.
  • Explores emerging learning resources and solutions to make strategic recommendations that inform program evolution.
  • Manages one or more direct reports and contractors in support of broader talent development strategy and execution.
  • Performs other related duties and assignments as required.

Knowledge and Skills Requirements:

  • Ability to work with a high level of autonomy, initiative, and ability to make sound judgments and decisions.
  • Strong facilitation experience with manager and senior manager-level audiences and proven expertise in designing and executing management development programs.
  • Participant-centered awareness with ability to read the room, attend to thought diversity, emotion, experience, and adjust accordingly.
  • Ability to coach, mentor and direct work of talent development team.
  • Strong knowledge of management development theory, adult learning principles, curriculum design and best practices in talent development.
  • Skilled in blended learning approaches and modern techniques such as microlearning, storytelling, and experiential learning, with awareness of emerging L&D trends and platforms.
  • Experience with engagement survey platform (such as Culture Amp, Qualtrics, Glint, Workday) administration and vendor management.
  • Demonstrates curiosity and comfort with emerging AI tools, actively exploring their application in learning design, content development, and program delivery where appropriate.
  • Ability to organize, prioritize and work efficiently under pressure and subject to changing priorities. Proven experience managing multiple projects, meeting deadlines, and using judgment and initiative in problem resolution.
  • Excellent consulting, stakeholder management, and communication skills. Ability to work effectively with employees at all levels in the company.

Education, Work Experience, and Professional Certifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in HR, Leadership, organizational development, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
  • 8+ years related experience in Talent Development or Learning & Development function within a corporate organization.
  • Certified in assessments such as MBTI, DISC, 360 Feedback, preferred.
  • Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Programs: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Work Environment / Physical Requirements:

  • Normal office conditions with extensive computer and phone usage.
  • Ability to work extended hours as necessary.
  • Able to work efficiently and accurately in an atmosphere of frequent interruption.
  • Light physical effort equal to frequent lifting or moving of lightweight materials.
  • Frequent travel may be required.

TaylorMade is a performance driven organization and our total rewards approach to compensation is designed to support this. We consider many factors in determining base compensation, including position scope, job related knowledge, education, skills, experience, and work location. The expected annual base pay range for this position is $140,000 - $155,000. Additional benefits, such as health & wellness, performance bonuses, product discounts, holidays, paid time off, etc. may also be offered in accordance with our plans.

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TaylorMade Golf Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religious creed, color, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military and veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation.

Job ID: 523419619
Originally Posted on: 6/3/2026

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