Program Manager Talent Development

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Job Function:

Supply Chain Engineering

Job Sub Function:

Manufacturing Engineering

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Limerick, Ireland

Job Description:

The Talent Development Lead for Engineering will design and deliver a cohesive talent development strategy for technical staff — with a primary focus on early-career engineers, technicians, and other technical professionals. You will partner with Engineering leaders and HR to create onboarding, learning pathways, rotational and apprenticeship programs, competency frameworks, and manager-development initiatives that accelerate technical proficiency, internal mobility, and long-term retention in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Key responsibilities

• Own the strategy and execution of early-career and technical talent programs for engineering and manufacturing technical roles (onboarding, rotational programs, internships, apprenticeships, and new-hire ramp plans).
• Develop and maintain engineering competency models, career ladders, and progression guides aligned to job families and regulatory/quality expectations.
• Design blended learning curricula (technical, quality/regulatory, soft skills) using instructional design best practices and manage delivery through instructor-led training, e-learning, mentoring, and on-the-job development.
• Partner with engineering leaders to define role readiness criteria, create individualized development plans, and support manager coaching to develop direct reports.
• Lead succession planning and internal mobility initiatives focused on high-potential technical employees.
• Implement measurement frameworks and dashboards (time-to-proficiency, retention, program completion, manager satisfaction) and report program ROI and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Ensure training and development activities meet regulatory and quality system requirements (e.g., training records, competency evidence) and work with Quality/Compliance to maintain audit readiness.
• Manage vendor relationships, external training partners, and program budgets.
• Act as a subject-matter partner for change management when new processes, tools, or operating models impact technical talent.
• Coach and influence cross-functional stakeholders to embed a culture of continuous learning and career ownership.

 

 

Required Skills:

 

 

Preferred Skills:

Accelerating, Coaching, Compliance Risk, Critical Thinking, Facility Management, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Lean Manufacturing Principles, Lean Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Performance Measurement, Product Design, Program Management, Project Engineering, Project Schedule, Robotic Automation, Safety-Oriented, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Application, Technologically Savvy

  

 

The anticipated base pay range for this position is:

€63 300,00 - €101 315,00

 

 

Benefits:

In addition to base pay, we offer the following benefits*: an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees’ and companies’ performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions. Moreover, we offer vacation days, parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well-being reimbursement, programs for financial, physical and mental health. We also offer service anniversary and recognition awards, and subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees - and in some location’s eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans. For more information, visit Employee benefits | Supporting well-being & career growth | Johnson & Johnson Careers.

 

*This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.