Program Manager, Talent Practices (Organizational Effectiveness)

At Deckers Brands, Together, Every Step is a promise kept that every employee can bring their authentic self, is valued and supported, as a whole person, at work and beyond. Together, Every Step is how we continue to deliver exceptional business results, experience an amazing place to work, and have a positive impact on the communities and world around us.  

Job Title: Talent Practices Program Manager 
 

Reports to: Sr. Director, Global Talent Management

Location:  US – Remote

Interested applicants must reside in one of the following approved states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Indiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Washington

The Role 

Reporting into the People Experience organization, this individual will manage programs in the Talent Management function to drive organizational effectiveness at Deckers. The Program Manager, Talent Practices is primarily responsible for leading organizational performance management – managing execution across Goal Setting, Mid-Year Check-Ins, Annual Performance Reviews and our Annual Promotion Cycle. Grounded in a solid understanding of organizational performance, this role will leverage data and insights to build robust programming to enable Organizational and Manager Effectiveness. This role also supports enterprise-wide Talent Review and Succession Planning. Key partners for this role include our Global PX Business Partners, PX Excellence, Communications, and other Talent COEs (Talent Acquisition, Learning & Experience, Organizational Change Management).   

We celebrate diversity--of your background, your experiences and your unique identity. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and equitable workplace where all of our employees can Come as They Are. We believe that when we bring our different perspectives to work, we are truly Better Together. 

 
Your Impact  
The primary functions of this role, include but are not limited to: 

• Lead Global Talent Practices Programs:
• Owns the comprehensive development and delivery of assigned programs in alignment with overarching Deckers strategic objectives and our related talent strategies.
• Serves as the subject matter expert for assigned programs, bringing research, data and innovative thinking to the forefront to continuously improve our talent practices.
• Operates with little oversight to manage programs including setting timelines, aligning stakeholders, developing and deploying communications, defining and implementing system requirements, conducting after action reviews and more.
• Evaluates programs by defining success measures and leveraging data to measure effectiveness, adjust approaches, and continuously improve.
• Creates high impact presentations, workshops, toolkits and resources to support organizational and manager effectiveness across talent practices.
• Collaborates effectively with all key stakeholders aligning program delivery with broader strategic objectives and business needs.
• Assigned to the following Talent Practices Programs:
  • Organizational Performance:
    • Oversee end-to-end design, project management and execution of performance management 
    • Design and manage the global goal-setting process, ensuring alignment with business priorities
    • Lead the mid-year check-in process, enabling meaningful manager–employee conversations
    • Manage the full annual performance review cycle, from design through execution; ensure systems are configured and tested thoroughly (Workday)
    • Analyze performance ratings, trends and outcomes; prepare executive summaries and departmental presentations
    • Support the enterprise-wide promotion process in partnership with PX Excellence, ensuring consistency, equity, and transparency
    • Conduct after action reviews to enable continuous improvement year over year
    • Create guidance, toolkits, and communication materials for employees and managers
    • Partner with HRBPs and leaders to drive adoption and consistency across the organization
    • Monitor completion rates and provide executive updates on progress and themes
    • Create robust accountability systems that enable year-round performance management
  • Organizational Effectiveness:
    • Leverage frameworks to support organizational scalability and agility in response to changing business needs (e.g., RACI).
    • Support organization design efforts led by PX Business Partners and business leaders to align structures with strategic objectives.
    • Under the direction of PX Business Partners, assess business and workforce impacts to navigate role transitions and ensure smooth adoption of new structures or processes.
    • Use diagnostic tools and models (e.g., STAR Model) to assess the effectiveness of current state and make future state recommendations.
    • Consult on team structures and role design as part of design initiatives, ensuring alignment between organizational strategy, workforce capabilities, and operating models.
    • Drive cultural alignment by identifying behaviors, systems, and processes that need to evolve to support business growth.
    • Lead organizational readiness assessments, using data and insights to proactively address risks and gaps before implementation.
  • Manager Effectiveness:
    • Lead the creation and adoption of content, tools and resources to enable manager effectiveness
    • Use frameworks (e.g., SBI) to equip managers with the skills necessary to deliver performance feedback
    • Leverage coaching model (e.g., GROW model) to enable impactful career conversations and developing planning
    • Conduct needs analysis on a consistent basis to determine evolving manager needs
  • Talent Review & Succession:
    • Support the Sr. Director of Global Talent Management with annual, enterprise-wide Talent Review and Succession Planning
    • Assist by analyzing data, enabling systems (Workday), preparing resources, creating accountability systems to enable meaningful development plans and more

Who You Are  

• Hands on, roll-up your sleeves attitude with a bias for action.
• Balance strong data analytics skills and conceptual thinking with creativity and passion for bringing programs and resources to life.
• Effectively able to manage and prioritize multiple initiatives across diverse stakeholders with a proven track record of success.
• Empathetic and humble, seeking to understand and leveraging strong communication skills.

We’d love to hear from people with  

• 7+ years’ work experience in Talent Management, Organizational Effectiveness or Organizational Development
• Proven experience leading large-scale, cross-functional talent programs; experience leading engagement surveys strongly preferred
• Preferred experience in a global, matrix driven work environment
• Preferred experience with Workday

What We'll Give You –

• Competitive Pay and Bonuses - We’ve created a variety of competitive compensation programs to foster career development, reward success and to show our employees just how much they’re valued.
• Financial Planning and wellbeing - No matter what financial goals our employees have set, we want to help them get there. Our plans provide powerful ways to protect income, pay for expenses and invest in the future.
• Time away from work - Sometimes we need time away to be with family, focus on our health or just simply recharge. Our plans support our employees’ needs to get out, get healthy and come back stronger than ever.
• Extras, discounts and perks - Being a valued member of the Deckers Brands team means more than just a paycheck. From generous discounts to community-based programs, we offer a variety of cool extras
• Growth and Development - Deckers Brands was built on the idea of pursuing passion. That’s why we offer extensive opportunities and support for personal and professional development.
• Health and Wellness - There’s nothing basic about our comprehensive health and wellness programs and offerings. While at work and at play, we aim to support a healthy lifestyle

$125,000 - $145,000

The salary range posted reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this role in our Goleta, CA location. Individual pay will be determined by location and additional factors, including job related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary for your preferred location during the hiring process. 

Equal Employment Opportunity  
Diversity and inclusion are key to our success. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences and backgrounds who share a passion for our brands. We welcome qualified applicants regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, mental or physical disability, medical condition and all of the other beautiful parts of your identity. 

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