Head of Talent Management and Development

You want to make an impact not just manage projects but change how the world gets built. At Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects youll do exactly that. Youll help develop and deliver the factories grids transit systems and public infrastructure that keep communities moving - and do it smarter safer and more sustainably than ever before.
Youll work alongside people who think big and act bold - project managers engineers technologists and strategists who blend real-world experience with digital innovation and AI. Together were transforming how capital projects are planned managed and executed creating a better way to build for the future.
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• (The Talent Development and Capability Manager leads the design implementation and continuous improvement of competency frameworks and talent development initiatives that accelerate project program and construction management capability within the GO Expansion team of the Capital Programs Group (CPG). Reporting to the Head of Capability this role manages the full lifecycle of competency frameworksincluding development assessment evaluation and enhancementto support effective delivery of complex rail infrastructure programs in Canada
• As the Delivery Partner the Talent Development and Capability Manager leads learning and capability-building initiatives to foster a sustainable high-performing culture that drives employee engagement and retention. The role is key to enhancing client processes integrating new talent management initiatives and leaving a legacy of empowered teams and repeatable delivery success
• Competency Framework Leadership: Lead a multi-disciplinary team of people within the Program Team and client to design enhance and maintain competency frameworks ensuring they are aligned with organizational goals and industry best practices. Talent Development Program Management: Lead the design and delivery of talent development programs including the technical and program management leadership to accelerate employee growth and readiness for future program and project leadership roles
• Assessment & Analysis: Oversee the administration of annual competency assessments for all grades deliver comprehensive analysis and use insights to inform development strategies and organizational planning
• Learning & Capability Building: Develop and deliver learning content (workshops e-learning cross-functional training) and co-create Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) with employees and managers. Ensure learning pathways are structured outcome-oriented and accessible at all levels and support building capability into teams
• Integrate frameworks into job descriptions onboarding and performance management processes
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders including multi-disciplinary teams vendors and project partners to ensure successful implementation and sustainability of frameworks and capability programs
• Digital Enablement & Data Analysis: Leverage digital tools to automate and streamline competency assessment workflows. Analyze data on competency completions and learning interventions producing actionable reports and insights
• Continuous Improvement: Monitor feedback and assessment data to drive ongoing improvements in frameworks learning assets and service delivery. Stay informed of emerging trends and best practices in talent and capability development
• Hybrid required in office 45 days per week)
• Contract: Fixed-term 12 months with the potential for a permanent position based on performance and business needs

8 years of progressive experience in talent development - developing and managing competency frameworks ideally in project/program management or related sectors

• Experience in Organizational Development Learning & Development or Business Administration
• Strong project management organizational and facilitation skills
• Advanced digital literacy including MS Office suite SharePoint Power BI and learning technologies
• Experience in data analysis and performance dashboard creation
• Knowledge of adult learning principles instructional design and change management
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Experience with Articulate Storyline 360 and Microsoft Project for the Web is an advantage
• Bachelors degree in a relevant field

Holding recognized certification in relevant field as needed
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office
Ability to arrange priorities and escalate competing risks to meet deadlines with minimum input from leadership