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*Requisition ID: *[[id]] * Share Our Purpose. Be Yourself. Feel Valued.* People are the heart of our business. As an American Water employee, you will be offered a competitive salary and health benefits package, along with opportunities to develop, grow, and evolve your career. Our benefits packages focus on key areas such as health & wellness, emotional & well-being, and savings for current & future goals. We are *Beautifully Different*. We strongly believe having diversity across our company makes us more successful and helps us provide essential services to our customers. We are stronger because we embrace different ideas, viewpoints, experiences, and backgrounds. American Water is the best choice for your next role! Click here for more information on our inclusion, diversity, and equity journey. * About American Water* American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people across 14 regulated jurisdictions and 18 military installations. American Water’s 6,500 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders. As one of the fastest growing utilities in the U.S., American Water expects to invest $40 to $42 billion in infrastructure repairs and replacement, system resiliency and regulated acquisitions over the next 10 years. The company has a long-standing history of executing its core operations, aligned with sustainable best practices, through its commitments to safety, affordability, customer service, protecting the environment, an inclusive workforce and strengthening communities. American Water has been recognized on the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for the fifth consecutive year, ranked 18th on Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies 2023 List, earned the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act designation and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense® Excellence Award, among additional state, local and national recognitions. For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. _ Important Information_ Posted range is $81,120-$115,960 The base salary range represents a good faith salary range for this position. This position is eligible for annual incentive pay and has the opportunity for continued salary growth. If you are hired at American Water your base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as market, geography, skills, education and/or experience. At American Water, we are committed to pay equity This position may be eligible for annual incentive pay and you will have the opportunity for continued salary growth. In addition to compensation, you will be offered a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), Defined Contribution Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, plus disability, paid time off, life insurance, voluntary benefits, health and wellness programs and much more! American Water is also proud to offer employees learning opportunities and work experiences to grow professionally! In addition to compensation, you will be offered a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k),Defined Contribution Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, plus disability, paid time off, life insurance, voluntary benefits, health and wellness programs and much more! American Water is also proud to offer employees learning opportunities and work experiences to grow professionally! _*Primary Role*_ Responsible for managing the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs that facilitate organizational effectiveness and talent/development across the enterprise. This position will lead areas such as talent reviews, leadership and professional development programs, job rotation/ experiential learning programs and support areas such as employee experience, performance management, succession planning, and change management. _*Key Accountabilities*_ * Leads the design, development and implementation of talent development programs and policies (e.g., talent reviews, job rotation and other experiential learning programs, leadership and professional development programs, etc.) * Partner with senior leaders and HR to diagnose organizational challenges and design integrated talent solutions. * Define critical skills needed for future success across the enterprise, create learning journeys and development pathways aligned with strategic priorities. * Oversees large-scale project plans and resources to address extensive talent development needs, working closely with management. * Providing guidance to fellow team members in support of leadership and talent/professional development programs. * Supports additional talent development projects (e.g., assessments for development, team building activities, performance management, succession planning, , etc.) and partners with the business to identify needs, create solutions, and implement tools. * Manages and facilitates the implementation of appropriate change management and talent development activities throughout organizational transactions. * Partners with specialists from other COEs to ensure talent development solutions are integrated across the business. * Develops assessment devices, training programs, facilitates implementation of appropriate change management initiatives and review current development programs to ensure adherence to company goals. * Designs, develops, and implements leadership and talent development programs, content and learning solutions to broader business needs. * Define success metrics and use data to evaluate impact, inform decisions, and continuously improve programs. * Performs data analyses using multiple methods including Excel to measure progress and ROI of employee experience and talent development strategies and programs. * Conducts research on best practices in talent development, leadership, and professional development, and the future of work and provides recommendations around best practices and business application _ *Knowledge/Skills*_ * Familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices and procedures * Experience in areas such as job analysis, performance management (e.g., performance appraisals, performance evaluation), talent reviews, succession planning * Experience with applied research methodologies and performing data analysis in a professional environment * Project and program management skills to include planning and execution, and manage projects with aggressive timeframes under some supervision * Working knowledge of adult learning theory, and instructional design methodology (ADDIE or 6D’s) * Interpersonal, facilitation, communication, and influencing skills * Relies on extensive and independent judgment to plan work, review results and accomplish goals _ *Experience/Education*_ * Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial/Organizational, Organization Development, Human Resources Management or related field. * 5+ years’ experience _ *Work Environment*_ * Indoor office environment. * Hybrid work schedule 3 days in the office 2 days offsite. * Training delivery may require field work. _ *Travel Requirements*_ * As required _ *Competencies*_ Champions safety Customer obsessed Cultivates innovation Nimble learning Drives Results Collaborates * Join American Water...We Keep Life Flowing*™ * American Water is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants* *based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because they are an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.*