Senior Talent Program Manager

About Vuori

Vuori redefines athletic wear by combining movement-friendly apparel with a casual style suited for everyday activities. Inspired by a lively coastal California lifestyle that blends fitness, creativity, and life, Vuori fosters a fast-paced retail environment reflected in its products. The company encourages enthusiasm, purpose, and fun in both personal growth and success.

Role Overview

As the inaugural Senior Talent Program Manager at Vuori, reporting to the Sr. Director of Learning & Development, you will architect and expand the company’s Talent Practices. Your role will be integral in helping leaders and People & Culture Business Partners across the organization assess, develop, and plan talent effectively. You will craft user-friendly talent assessments and succession planning tools while revamping existing systems to ensure a robust talent pipeline aligned with Vuori’s ambitious growth objectives. Acting as a trusted collaborator with People & Culture leaders, you will translate business priorities and workforce insights into clear talent strategies and scalable initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic design and operation of core talent processes including talent reviews, assessments, succession planning, engagement surveys, and performance cycles, aligning them with business priorities and company philosophies.
• Manage talent programs rigorously by developing comprehensive project plans, aligning stakeholders, and ensuring consistent and streamlined experiences for leaders and employees.
• Partner with People & Culture Business Partners and senior leaders to refine talent assessment and review processes that maintain simplicity and generate meaningful talent insights.
• Coordinate performance review cycles across headquarters and retail teams collaboratively with Total Rewards, People & Culture Business Partners, and Learning & Development, embedding leadership philosophies and competencies into these processes.
• Lead the strategy and execution of employee engagement surveys, working closely with partners and vendors to boost participation and translate feedback into actionable plans.
• Develop and disseminate leader-focused resources such as toolkits and guides to enhance talent conversations and reinforce leadership competencies.
• Facilitate targeted sessions for managers and leaders, both virtually and in-person, to enhance their capability and confidence in talent management practices.
• Implement continuous program evaluation through feedback analysis and simplify tools to deliver honest, transparent talent assessments supporting development.

Qualifications

• Over 8 years of advanced experience in Talent Management, HR Program Management, People Operations, Organizational Development, or Learning & Development, with ownership of enterprise-wide talent initiatives.
• Demonstrated expertise in designing and scaling straightforward and effective talent systems and leader experiences linked to business strategy.
• Strong leadership and influence abilities, capable of forging robust partnerships, aligning diverse stakeholders, and driving decisions at senior levels.
• Proficient program manager who structures work effectively, anticipates risks, and manages high-impact cycles independently.
• Skilled facilitator and coach adept at leading equitable, actionable talent calibration discussions with leaders.
• Analytical and systems-savvy, using qualitative and quantitative data to root out issues, prioritize changes, measure impacts, and utilize AI tools for process improvements.
• Innovative mindset with strong change management skills, able to pilot and scale initiatives within a rapidly growing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Additional Information

• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Employee assistance programs to support wellbeing.
• Generous discounts on Vuori products and industry-related perks.
• Paid time off to recharge.
• Wellness and fitness benefits.

The annual salary range for this role is between 117700 and 151410 dollars, and the position is eligible for bonuses. Vuori is committed to equal opportunity employment and maintains strict confidentiality in line with EEO guidelines.