The Program Manager III serves as a strategic execution partner to Talent Practices leadership by leading the design, coordination, and implementation of complex, enterprise-level talent management programs.
This role translates talent strategy into scalable processes, tools, and experiences that strengthen leadership pipeline health, support succession planning, and enable objective, consistent, and evidence-based talent decisions across the organization.
Leads users to apply best practices to ensure timely and effective channel/ program delivery and administration.
Responsible and accountable for ensuring a high level of program performance in alignment with department and organizational priorities and fostering an environment of continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organization Development or related field or the equivalent combination of training, education, and experience
Extensive experience designing, scaling and supporting organization-wide talent management practices to include talent reviews, succession planning and talent assessments in a large organization
Extensive experience managing stakeholder relationships and large-scale change management efforts to include designing & facilitating feedback loops with varied audiences
Significant experience in workflow and program development including development of requirements documents, procedures, and implementation plans
Extensive experience in managing multiple initiatives, and meet changing requirements and priorities to accomplish objectives and goals, independently or in a team environment
Expert project management skills to include establishing and leading project teams; managing timelines/deadlines/resources; ensuring successful project implementation
Expert planning, organizational and problem-solving skills
Extensive experience in collaborating across organizational boundaries and building partnerships across various functions
Expert skill identifying and analyzing business requirements and recommending solutions
Expert innovative thinking skills to solve problems and facilitate the decision-making process
Expert verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including ability to communicate complex terms to all levels of audiences
Expert analytical thinking skills to include summarizing information and clearly identifying key elements, patterns, results, or relationships
Significant experience in leading, training, guiding and mentoring others
Extensive experience in working with leadership and management in diverse and complex operational environments
Project Management Professional (PMP), or the equivalent combination of training, education, and experience
Certified Scrum Master (CSM), or the equivalent combination of training, education, and experience
Experience with HCM systems such as Oracle or Workday
Knowledge of Navy Federal's functions, philosophy, operations, and organizational objectives
Experience in driving change management
Experience designing and facilitating meetings with senior stakeholders
Knowledge of systems and software used at Navy Federal
Working knowledge of state and Federal laws; industry regulations, principles, and practices; and company policies that govern the business unit’s products/services

Benefits

Highly competitive pay
Generous benefits and perks

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

talent managementsuccession planningtalent assessmentsworkflow developmentproject managementchange managementrequirements documentsprogram developmentanalytical thinkinginnovative thinking

Soft Skills

communication skillsproblem-solving skillsorganizational skillscollaborationstakeholder managementmentoringleadershipfeedback facilitationindependent workteamwork

Certifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)Certified Scrum Master (CSM)