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# Manager, Talent and Organization Development

- **Company:** Penske
- **Location:** Reading, PA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Project Management Software, Microsoft Office, Scrum Methodology, Microsoft SharePoint, Smartsheet
- **Published:** June 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.military.com/career/238879/manager-talent-od-program-management-pennsylvania-pa-reading

## About the Role

Qualified candidates will bring 7+ years of progressive experience in both project management and organization development consulting. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Business, Industrial/Organizational Psychology or related field, with advanced proficiency in project management tools and financial and systems dynamics modeling. Master's Degree preferred. Deep expertise in systems thinking, economic analysis, and translating complex data into actionable insights is required.\n, * Bachelor's Degree in Organization Development, Business Administration, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, or a related field preferred or equivalent work experience; Master's degree preferred\n

 * 7+ years of progressive professional experience with demonstrated expertise in both:\n
 * Project management leading complex cross-functional initiatives\n
 * Organization Development, with demonstrated knowledge of OD methods and practices and expertise in organization and work design\n
 * Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), or equivalent Certification required\n
 * Certification in Organization Design and/or Development preferred.\n
 * Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma, TQM, process improvement, or other operational excellence methodologies\n
 * Experience managing Organization Development projects, from diagnosis and planning to implementation and evaluation.\n
 * Experience designing and implementing Balanced Scorecard or similar performance measurement systems\n
 * Advanced proficiency in the use of Microsoft Suite of products, Smartsheet, Sharepoint, AI tools, and Project management software\n
 * Demonstrated performance in working both independently as well as collaboratively in the delivery of high-stakes, high-profile projects.\n
 * Creates clarity in ambiguity, finds creative ways to make incremental progress in complex scenarios\n
 * Effectively navigates organizational dynamics and builds respectful relationships at all levels\n
 * Thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-sensitive environment.\n
 * Demonstrates strong executive presence\n
 * Strong verbal and written communication skills.\n
 * Strong curiosity: A love of learning and a burning desire to make a difference to Penske, its associates, customers, and society.\n
 * Candidate must consistently demonstrate successful performance against Penske's leadership Behaviors at the level of leadership for which they seek candidacy\n
 * Deep personal humility and strong professional will\n
 * Safeguards integrity and confidentiality of organizational and associate data and information to the highest standards\n
 * Respects and ensures intellectual property rights and privileges are consistently safeguarded\n
 * Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job\n
 * Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening are required.\n

## Description

The Manager, Talent and Organization Development is responsible for managing the consulting project portfolio for high-profile and high-impact organization projects across the enterprise.\n
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This role will partner with business leaders to identify key performance drivers and establish a Balanced Scorecard framework for critical business functions. Through systems dynamics modeling, this position maps and models complex operational interdependencies, analyzes trade-offs, and quantifies the cost-value impact of strategic choices. This role will establish project management and standards for organization development initiatives while building consulting resources and tracking mechanisms through platforms such as Smartsheet, SharePoint, and AI tools.\n
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This role reports directly to the Senior Director, Leadership & Organization Development, partnering closely with senior business and function leaders and Human Resources to ensure organizational systems and measurement approaches integrate and align with business objectives.\n


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