New Talent & Change Management Program Mgr.

Leads the development and execution of integrated talent strategies that promote organizational excellence and cultivate a high-performance culture aligned with Pathward’s values. Partners closely with People Business Partners (PBP) and senior leaders to deliver impactful initiatives across change management, performance optimization, leadership development, critical role identification and succession planning. Partners with P&C Leadership to design and implement talent management initiatives that drive organizational development (e.g., critical role identification, succession planning, and talent assessment). Collaborates with People Business Partners (PBP) and leaders on talent effectiveness strategies and initiatives. Designs, implements, and continuously refines change and talent management program frameworks, standardized toolkits, and strategic communication plans to drive alignment, scalability, and consistent program execution across stakeholders. Champions the people side of transformation by leading change management strategies for enterprise-wide initiatives, including organizational restructures, technology rollouts, and cultural evolution. Collaborates cross-functionally with the Business Transformation Office to ensure alignment between enterprise change strategies and people-centric implementation plans. Designs and implements a scalable change management curriculum to build internal capability and embed change leadership competencies across all organizational levels. Partners with Learning & Development to co-create and deliver engaging, scalable training programs that accelerate change adoption and prepare leaders to guide teams through transformation. Develops and executes comprehensive change management plans, encompassing stakeholder engagement, communication strategies, training delivery, and resistance mitigation to ensure successful adoption and sustained outcomes. Serves as a trusted advisor to People Business Partners (PBPs) and senior business leaders, providing strategic guidance on talent strategies and organizational change initiatives to drive business outcomes. Leverages AI to track and report on change adoption, readiness, and impact metrics to inform continuous improvement. Champions automation and technology improvements for scalable, data-driven P&C processes that work harmoniously with our organization. Collaborates with L&D to ensure change and talent programs are inclusive, future-focused, and aligned with organizational values.