Senior Talent Management Manager

Marqeta

Talent Management Senior Manager leading design of cohesive talent systems at Marqeta. Focused on performance management, succession, and leadership development to drive business impact.

Posted 4/14/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $150,300 - $221,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design and evolution of a cohesive talent system, with primary ownership across: Performance & Growth, Succession & Talent Planning, Leadership Expectations & Success Profiles
Design modern, business-relevant frameworks and tools
Ensure programs are simple, high-impact, and usable by leaders
Provide clear guidance and resources for PBPs to implement effectively
Gather feedback and insights from PBPs and leaders to continuously refine
Define and track key metrics to assess effectiveness and outcomes
Evolve career pathways, development approaches, and experience-based growth models over time
Introduce improvements iteratively based on business needs and capacity
Partner with PBPs to identify patterns and systemic opportunities related to org effectiveness
Define success metrics for core talent programs and track outcomes over time
Establish simple, clear reporting to assess effectiveness (e.g., performance differentiation, bench strength, mobility)
Bring a strong program management approach to prioritize, sequence, and deliver work effectively

Requirements

What you’ll need

6–10+ years of experience in talent management, organizational development, or related disciplines
Proven experience designing and evolving core talent programs (e.g., performance, succession, leadership frameworks)
Strong program management skills with the ability to prioritize and deliver across multiple initiatives
Demonstrated ability to measure and improve the impact of talent strategies
Experience partnering closely with PBPs or equivalent roles
Strong point of view on modern talent practices, with the ability to apply them pragmatically
Exceptional influencing and communication skills, including executive-level storytelling
Ability to operate in ambiguity and build iteratively

Benefits

Comp & perks

Multiple health insurance options
Flexible time off – take what you need
Retirement savings program with company contribution and after tax contributions
Equity in a publicly-traded company and an Employee Stock Purchase Program
Family-forming benefits, fertility support, and up to 20 weeks of Parental Leave
Free therapy sessions, financial and professional coaching, and legal advice
Monthly stipend to support our remote work model
Annual “development dollars” to support our people growth and development
Through Flex First, the freedom to live and work wherever you and your family thrive

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Hard Skills & Tools

talent managementorganizational developmentprogram managementperformance frameworkssuccession planningleadership frameworksmetrics assessmentcareer pathways designdevelopment approachesexperience-based growth models

Soft Skills

influencing skillscommunication skillsexecutive-level storytellingability to operate in ambiguityiterative improvementcollaborationfeedback gatheringguidance provisionpattern identificationorganizational effectiveness