Sr Mgr Talent Development

What makes us great

At the heart of our Company is a dedication to delivering energy that drives progress.  We put people first, work to keep them safe and build trusting relationships. 

Your role in our success:

The Senior Manager, Talent Development leads and oversees the full portfolio of talent development solutions that support business objectives, including learning and development, leadership development, onboarding, mentoring, and career pathing. This role builds a culture of learning and performance by partnering with leaders, HR Business Partners, and cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, high-impact programs that strengthen organizational capability.

The Senior Manager, Talent Development will assess capability needs, develop targeted learning strategies, and use data and feedback to measure effectiveness and drive continuous improvement. The Senior Manager also leads the Talent Development and Operations Training teams, setting goals, guiding performance, and ensuring consistent execution. Additional responsibilities include managing vendor relationships, integrating innovative learning technologies, and supporting organizational change through practical, results-focused development initiatives.

What you'll be working on:

Talent Development Strategy

• Develop and implement a talent development strategy that aligns with company goals and fosters a culture of learning, inclusion, performance, and growth.
• Collaborate with Leadership, HR Business Partners, and other stakeholders to implement talent development and operations training initiatives.
• Act as a change agent to build effective strategies that support programs, initiatives, projects, and services designed to improve organizational performance.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to stakeholders across the organization, influencing and driving engagement in talent development initiatives.

Learning & Development 

• Conduct learning needs assessments and create learning and development plans.
• Design and implement comprehensive, scalable training programs for multiple functional areas, including training on highly technical skills, ensuring alignment with business imperatives.
• Apply metrics and feedback mechanisms to assess training effectiveness, refining programs through data-informed adjustments.

Leadership Development

• Create and deliver leadership development programs for leaders at all levels, from front-line managers to mid-level and senior leaders.
• Drive the development of leadership pipelines by implementing mentoring, coaching, and targeted development programs aimed at nurturing high-potential employees and preparing them for future leadership roles.
• Identify and integrate best practices and emerging trends in leadership development, coaching, and talent planning to ensure the organization remains at the forefront of leadership excellence.

Onboarding: Assess, refine, and enhance the onboarding curriculum and experience, particularly for high-volume roles, to ensure seamless integration and long-term success for new hires.

Career Pathing: Create and implement clear, structured career paths that motivate employees to advance in their roles and progress towards higher-level opportunities within the organization.

People Leadership: Guide the TD and Operations Training teams by setting clear goals, offering support, and measuring effectiveness through key performance indicators.

Vendor Management:  Source and manage vendor relationships, ensuring high-quality and cost-effective learning and talent development solutions. 

Technology:  Integrate innovative learning technologies and methodologies to enhance employee engagement and learning outcomes.

Data/Insights: Measure the effectiveness TD initiatives and continuously improve based on data and feedback.

Perform other related responsibilities as assigned.

Who you are:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field required.

• 8+ years of progressive experience in talent management, organizational development, learning and development or related field

• Standard driver’s license.
• CPTD or APTD certification a plus
• Extensive knowledge in conducting learning needs analysis to identify skill gaps and develop targeted learning and talent development strategies.
• Demonstrated understanding of adult learning principles, learning styles, and experiential learning
• Working knowledge of Storyline 360
• Working knowledge of learning management systems (Cornerstone and SAP/SuccessFactors preferred)
• Knowledge of Adobe Create Suite (i.e., Photoshop, Premiere, Audition) or similar software preferred
• Knowledge of assessment tools a plus (e.g. Hogan, MBTI, DISC, 360, EQ)
• Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire and guide Operations Training team, TD professionals, and extended partners from the business.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with senior leadership and partners across the business.
• Extremely flexible and proactive in a fast paced, ever-changing environment
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to travel (~30%)

Benefits/what’s in it for you?

• Flexible work arrangement
• Competitive base salary
• Fantastic opportunities for career growth
• Cooperative, supportive and empowered team atmosphere
• Annual bonus and salary increase opportunities
• Monthly recognition events
• Endless wellness initiatives and community events
• Robust and customizable benefit packages-choose what works best with your life. Options include generous 401k, medical, dental and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, compensated volunteer hours and MORE!
• Paid time off, holidays and a separate bank of sick time!

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors. Applicants with a disability that need assistance applying for a position may email [email protected].