Vice President, Talent Management (Remote - U.S.)

We are looking for a VP of Talent Management to shape and implement companywide talent strategies that will help us develop and retain high-performing Rackers globally.In this critical role, you will own all programs, system and process related to advancing our talent agenda.  This will include Onboarding, Training and Development, Talent Readiness, Succession Plan systems as Racker Culture, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs. To be successful in this role, you should have a solid understanding of adult learning principles, org design and change management along with a strategic mindset in order to develop a skilled workforce.Ultimately, you will build a talent pipeline that aligns with our talent needs and business objectives.

Responsibilities

• The incumbent may be asked to perform other function-related activities in addition to the below mentioned responsibilities as reasonably required by business needs.
• Provide professional expertise and support in the design, development and implementation of the talent review process that is required to achieve business goals and results in the creation of an internal bench of top talent.
• Collect, analyze and maintain data gathered to inform targeted leadership development (e.g., succession planning).
• Participate in organizational strategic planning.
• Develop and implement training programs that focus on enabling the workforce to achieve improvements with priority organizational concerns.
• Develop, initiate and maintain effective programs for workforce retention, promotion and succession planning.
• Develops training and development programs and objective.
• Create and maintain an environment of equal employment opportunity, diversity and competitive advantage in support of the company's diversity and inclusion strategic plan.
• Conduct presentations, training and development needs assessment.
• Ensure that organization-wide talent management and PM initiatives are focused and aligned on improving operational and program efficiencies and effectiveness.
• Work closely with the HRIS team to collect and coordinate aggregate data for talent pool and translate those data into insights through data analysis that drives deliberate action plans at the appropriate levels.
• Serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.
• Monitor and ensure both compliance with all Rackspace policies and procedures as outlined in various Company policies pursuant to your job description.
• Embody and deliver the Racker mission and values.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Excellent interpersonal, counseling, and negotiation skills.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Strong data, analytical and critical thinking skills. 
• Ability to design and implement full-cycle performance management programs.
• Strong business acumen, HR acumen.
• Strong operational execution skills: ability to lead multiple initiatives simultaneously and execute on time and with quality.

Experience

• 10+ years of broad HR experience including talent management and performance management.
• Experience designing, developing and supporting organization-wide talent management programs that cover performance management, talent development, coaching, succession planning, data analytics and relationship management.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required in Business, HR Management or related field. Master’s or MBA preferred.
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP a plus.

#LI-AW2#LI-RemoteAbout Rackspace TechnologyWe are the multicloud solutions experts. We combine our expertise with the world’s leading technologies — across applications, data and security — to deliver end-to-end solutions. We have a proven record of advising customers based on their business challenges, designing solutions that scale, building and managing those solutions, and optimizing returns into the future. Named a best place to work, year after year according to Fortune, Forbes and Glassdoor, we attract and develop world-class talent. Join us on our mission to embrace technology, empower customers and deliver the future.  More on Rackspace TechnologyThough we’re all different, Rackers thrive through our connection to a central goal: to be a valued member of a winning team on an inspiring mission. We bring our whole selves to work every day. And we embrace the notion that unique perspectives fuel innovation and enable us to best serve our customers and communities around the globe. We welcome you to apply today and want you to know that we are committed to offering equal employment opportunity without regard to age, color, disability, gender reassignment or identity or expression, genetic information, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity status, military or veteran status, nationality, ethnic or national origin, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any legally protected characteristic. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.