Talent Management Program Manager

Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise.

Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.

We are looking for a Talent Management Program Manager to join our People team and serve as the operational backbone of our Talent Management Center of Excellence (COE). In this role, you will own the end-to-end execution and continuous improvement of programs spanning Performance Management, Learning & Development, Training, Executive Coaching, and Succession Planning. You will also serve as our LMS Administrator, ensuring our learning technology runs seamlessly and effectively.

This is a seasoned individual contributor role focused on getting programs launched, measured, and refined. You will partner closely with the People Leadership Team to shape strategy and set priorities, but your primary focus will be delivering high-quality programs that make a meaningful impact on our people and culture. As the Talent Management function grows, this role has the potential to evolve into a people management position.

Responsibilities:

• Own the deployment and day-to-day management of Talent Management programs across Performance Management, L&D, Training, Executive Coaching, and Succession Planning
• Serve as the primary LMS Administrator, managing system configuration, user access, course uploads, reporting, and troubleshooting to ensure a seamless learner experience
• Partner with the People Leadership Team to co-develop program strategy, define priorities, and identify appropriate resourcing needs
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, and communication calendars for all active programs
• Establish and track program KPIs and success metrics; conduct regular reviews to evaluate effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement
• Continuously iterate on program design and delivery based on data, feedback, and evolving business needs
• Build strong cross-functional relationships with People Business Partners, business leaders, and external vendors to ensure program alignment and stakeholder buy-in
• Manage vendor relationships and external facilitators as needed for training and coaching programs
• Create clear, engaging program materials including communications, toolkits, guides, and facilitator resources
• Maintain a forward-looking program roadmap and help the team anticipate capacity and resource constraints

Requirements:

• 8-10 years of progressive HR or Talent Management experience, with demonstrated success in program delivery across multiple talent disciplines
• Hands-on experience administering a Learning Management System (LMS); experience with Docebo is strongly preferred
• Proven ability to manage multiple programs simultaneously, balancing competing priorities with strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Familiarity with core Talent Management program areas including performance cycles, leadership development, succession planning, and adult learning principles
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to define metrics, interpret program data, and make data-driven recommendations
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills; comfortable presenting to and influencing senior stakeholders
• A collaborative, service-oriented approach with the ability to work effectively across levels and functions
• Self-directed and comfortable operating in ambiguous environments with the ability to create structure where it doesn't yet exist
• Experience working within or alongside an HR COE structure; partnering with People Business Partners preferred

At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company's business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $130,800 - $163,500. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer's People Team at people@archer.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

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Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time.

Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Archer Aviation does not engage with external recruiting agencies/individual recruiters with whom it does not have a prior written agreement. Archer reserves the right to make use of any unsolicited resumes that it receives and bears no responsibility for payment of any fees asserted from the use of unsolicited resumes. If you are a recruiting agency or individual recruiter wishing to do business with Archer, please reach out to People@archer.com. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.