Leadership Development and Talent Management Senior Manager

Summary

Join Marqeta as the Leadership Development and Talent Management Senior Manager to drive leadership and performance excellence initiatives. Lead the design and implementation of the Leadership Accelerator program and modernize talent and performance processes using AI. Partner with executives and People Experience Leadership to develop leadership capabilities supporting Marqeta's strategic goals. This flexible role can be performed remotely within the United States or from the Oakland office. The position offers a competitive salary, annual bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package. Marqeta is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and offers various employee benefits.

Requirements

• Typically has 12 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 8 years of experience with an advanced degree leading leadership development, performance management, and/or succession planning initiatives
• Experience designing and implementing leadership development programs that drive measurable business impact
• Experience modernizing talent processes through technology enablement and AI integration
• Ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders requiring both strategic vision and hands-on implementation
• Excellent communication skills and ability to influence various levels of stakeholders, including C-Suite
• Coaching and assessment accreditations

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of Marqeta's leadership development strategy, including the Leadership Accelerator program
• Drive the strategic approach, design, and implementation of our talent, performance and succession planning processes in an AI-enabled environment
• Partner with executives to develop leadership capabilities and implement Betterworks for OKR management
• Support the design, development, and execution of comprehensive succession planning processes, including data compilation for executive and critical roles, talent review facilitation, and preparation of board-level succession planning presentations that ensure leadership continuity and build robust talent pipelines
• Integrate AI into performance coaching and leadership development while ensuring alignment with Marqeta's values and behaviors
• Evaluate industry trends and best practices in Leadership Development, Performance Excellence, and Succession Planning to develop recommendations that enable People and Business leaders to drive strategic objectives forward

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience implementing performance management or OKR systems like Betterworks
• Background in financial services or technology industries
• Knowledge of AI applications in leadership development and performance management
• Experience designing and facilitating in-person leadership development experiences

Benefits

• Multiple health insurance options
• Flexible time off – take what you need
• Retirement savings program with company contribution and after tax contributions
• Equity in a publicly-traded company and an Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Family-forming benefits, fertility support, and up to 20 weeks of Parental Leave
• Free therapy sessions, financial and professional coaching, and legal advice
• Monthly stipend to support our remote work model
• Annual “development dollars” to support our people growth and development
• Through Flex First, the freedom to live and work wherever you and your family thrive
• We also believe in recognizing the contributions of our people. That's why we award annual bonuses to eligible employees, rewarding both individual performance and the success of the entire company