Talent Management Program Manager

Job Posting End Date

09-03-2025

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

The Talent Management Program Manager owns the vision, design, and execution of enterprise-wide programs that accelerate the development of high-potential employees. This role is critical to building a strong leadership pipeline and ensuring the organization has a deep bench of talent ready to assume roles of increasing scope and responsibility. The successful candidate will have experience developing talent programs from concept through execution, driving alignment across stakeholders, and delivering measurable results.

Job Description

Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do

At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!

What You'll Do:

- You will be the owner of high potential employee development programs at all levels in the organization.

- You’ll define the vision and strategy for high-potential talent programs aligned with business priorities and future workforce needs.

- You’ll lead the development & execution including end-to-end lifecycle of high-potential programs, including stakeholder alignment, program design, execution, and measurement.

- You’ll design innovative, scalable development experiences that accelerate readiness for leadership roles.

- You’ll effectively manage vendor relationships.

- You’ll ensure programs are integrated with succession planning and leadership development strategies.

- You’ll partner with Business HR Partners, the Talent Management team, and leaders to identify critical roles, talent gaps, and development needs.

- You’ll build strong relationships across the enterprise to ensure alignment and engagement in program objectives.

- You’ll lead measurement & continuous improvement strategies by establishing clear success metrics and regularly report on program effectiveness, participant progress, and organizational impact.

- You’ll continuously refine programs based on data, feedback, and emerging best practices.

What We’re Looking For:

Education:

- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or related field;

- Master’s degree preferred.

Experience:

- Ten (10) or more years in Talent Management, Leadership Development, or Organizational Development roles.

- Proven track record of designing and implementing enterprise-level leadership or high-potential programs from vision through execution.

- Direct experience working with executive leaders at a Fortune 500 company.

- Managing vendor relationships from RFP through execution.

Other Skills Needed:

- Ability to translate business priorities into talent strategies and programs.

- Strong organizational skills to manage complex, multi-phase initiatives.

- Skilled at building relationships and gaining alignment across diverse stakeholders.

- Ability to analyze data, measure impact, and adjust strategies accordingly.

- Seeks new approaches and continuously enhances program effectiveness.

- Maintains high standards and delivers measurable outcomes.

- Comfortable leading through ambiguity and driving adoption of new programs.

Where You'll Work:

On-Site: Columbus, OH

What You’ll Get:

$132,500 - $172,300

In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER (On-Site)

$132.5K - $172.3K / Year

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Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-010

Compensation Range:

$132,562.00-172,331.00 USD

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

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