Director, Talent Enablement Program Manager

College Board - Global Strategy & Talent

Location:

This is a remote role. Candidates who live near CB offices may choose to work remotely or in a hybrid model (Tuesday/Wednesday in office). All employees are expected to travel occasionally for in-person business needs.

Role Type

This is a full-time position.

About The Team

At College Board, the Talent team is the engine behind our people who in turn power our mission to positively impact millions of students worldwide. We are a mission-driven group dedicated to enabling nearly 2,000 employees to do the most meaningful, high-impact work of their careers. As the world of work continues to evolve, the Talent team plays a critical role in helping College Board adapt with clarity, consistency, and purpose.

Guided by a clear philosophy, we design with the end user in mind, use data to solve real problems, innovate thoughtfully, and communicate directly and honestly. Our work is grounded in building high-performing teams, strengthening accountable leadership, and creating the conditions for every employee to thrive.

This role sits within the Talent Enablement Team, which designs and delivers the systems, tools, and learning experiences that empower employees to perform, grow, and lead. Talent Enablement defines what great performance looks like, builds the capabilities that enable it, and ensures employees have the clarity, feedback, and development needed to succeed, creating the infrastructure that drives consistency, accountability, and continuous improvement across the organization.

About The Opportunity

The Director, Talent Enablement Program Manager is responsible for translating College Board’s talent strategy into reliable, high-value performance experiences for employees and managers. This role is accountable for the execution and continuous improvement of College Board’s performance cycles, ensuring they are delivered with rigor, clarity, and a strong user experience.

The role executes the end-to-end delivery of annual performance processes, including goal-setting, Forma Feedback Tools and 360 reports, and performance reviews. The Program Manager ensures these cycles run smoothly and on time, gathers user feedback, and drives ongoing improvements so experiences feel seamless, worthwhile, and supportive of strong performance and judgment.

In partnership with the GenAI Studio and Talent strategy, technology, and data teams, this role helps operationalize lighter-weight, AI-enabled performance workflows that reduce manual effort while improving quality. While not responsible for setting enterprise strategy or core tool design, the Program Manager brings a strong, execution-informed point of view that helps shape future decisions.

The role also partners closely with technical teams to ensure performance inputs - particularly Peer and Upward Input and the OPME Snapshot - are accurate, trusted, and usable, enabling leaders to confidently use evidence in evaluation and calibration.

Overall, this role is about making performance systems work - quietly, consistently, and well - so expectations are clearer, evaluation is stronger, and the organization can focus on impact.

Core Role Responsibilities

Performance Cycle Execution & Continuous Improvement (40%)

• Execute the end-to-end delivery of College Board’s annual performance cycles, ensuring delivery is timely, accurate, and consistently high quality.
• Execute annual cycles for goal-setting, Peer and Upward Input, OPME Snapshot release, and performance reviews.
• Manage detailed delivery plans, timelines, dependencies, and risk mitigation across cycles.
• Ensure processes are clear, well-communicated, and operationally sound for employees, managers, and leaders.
• Gather and synthesize user feedback and operational insights after each cycle to identify improvement opportunities.
• Translate feedback into concrete process, guidance, or workflow enhancements for future cycles.

AI-Enabled Workflow Delivery (20%)

• Operationalize AI-enabled performance workflows in partnership with strategy and technical teams, translating design intent into real user experiences.
• Partner with the GenAI Studio, Talent Technology, and Data teams to deliver AI-enabled improvements to performance processes.
• Support pilots and releases that reduce manual effort and cognitive load while improving quality and usefulness.
• Ensure AI-enabled workflows are executed responsibly, aligned with enterprise governance, and clearly communicated to users.
• Surface execution insights, user feedback, and risks to inform future design and scaling decisions.

Performance Data & Tool Reliability (20%)

• Ensure performance inputs and tools are delivered with accuracy, consistency, and credibility, building trust over time.
• Partner with Talent Technology and Data teams to deliver accurate and timely Peer and Upward Input and OPME Snapshot experiences.
• Coordinate testing, validation, and release readiness for performance tools and reports.
• Monitor data quality issues, user-reported defects, and trust signals; drive resolution and improvement over time.
• Support leaders’ effective use of performance data by ensuring clarity, usability, and reliability of inputs.

Enablement, Communication & Stakeholder Partnership (20%)

• Drive adoption and consistent use of performance processes through clear enablement and strong cross-functional partnership.
• Develop and deliver concise guidance, training, and communications to support performance activities.
• Partner closely with Talent BPs, leaders, and managers to anticipate questions and reduce friction.
• Serve as a central coordination point across Talent, Technology, Data, and GenAI partners.
• Bring a strong execution-informed point of view, contributing insights to strategy discussions without owning enterprise design decisions.

About You

You are a highly effective operator who excels at translating strategy into reliable delivery. You bring rigor, judgment, and follow-through to complex, cross-functional work, and you care deeply about making systems feel simple, valuable, and worth the time they require.

You Likely Bring

• 6 - 8+ years of experience in program management, HR operations, talent programs, or a related field, with responsibility for executing complex, enterprise-wide cycles or initiatives.
• A strong track record of operational excellence, including managing timelines, dependencies, risks, and stakeholder expectations across multiple teams.
• Experience delivering or supporting performance management, feedback, or evaluation processes, ideally in a matrixed or large organization.
• Comfort partnering with technology, data, and analytics teams to deliver tools, workflows, or insights with high reliability and user trust.
• Experience or proven interest in supporting or operationalizing AI-enabled or technology-driven process improvements, with an emphasis on reducing friction and improving quality.
• Strong communication and enablement skills, with the ability to translate complex processes into clear guidance for diverse audiences.
• Sound judgment and a collaborative mindset; able to bring a strong, execution-informed point of view while working within established strategic direction.
• A user-centered orientation, with the discipline to gather feedback, learn from delivery, and continuously improve systems over time.

All positions at College Board require

• A passion for expanding educational and career opportunities and mission-driven work
• Authorization to work in the United States for any employer
• Curiosity and enthusiasm for emerging technologies, with a willingness to experiment with and adopt new AI-driven solutions and a comfort learning and applying new digital tools independently and proactively.
• Clear and concise communication skills, written and verbal
• A learner's mindset and a commitment to growth: welcoming diverse perspectives, giving and receiving timely, respectful feedback, and continuously improving through iterative learning and user input.
• A drive for impact and excellence: solving complex problems, making data-informed decisions, prioritizing what matters most, and continuously improving through learning, user input, and external benchmarking.
• A collaborative and empathetic approach: working across differences, fostering trust, and contributing to a culture of shared success.

About Our Process

• Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.
• While the hiring process may vary, it generally includes: resume and application submission, recruiter phone/video screen, hiring manager interview, performance exercise, a panel interview, a conversation with leadership and reference checks.

About Our Benefits And Compensation

At College Board, we offer more than just a paycheck—we provide a meaningful career, a supportive team, and a comprehensive package designed to help you thrive. We’re a self-sustaining nonprofit that believes in fair and competitive compensation, grounded in your qualifications, experience, impact, and the market.

_A Thoughtful Approach to Compensation

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• The hiring range for this role is $80,000 - $130,000.
• Your exact salary will depend on your location, experience, and how your background compares to others in similar roles at the College Board.
• We aim to make our best offer upfront—rooted in fairness, transparency, and market data.
• We adjust salaries by location to ensure fairness, no matter where you live.

You’ll have open, transparent conversations about compensation, benefits, and what it’s like to work at College Board throughout your hiring process. Check out our careers page for more.

About College Board

College Board reaches more than 7 million students a year, helping them navigate the path from high school to college and career. We’re a mission-driven, not-for-profit membership organization dedicated to excellence in education. Founded 125 years ago, we are committed to clearing a path for all students to own their future. We pioneered programs like the SAT® and AP® to expand opportunities for students and help them develop the skills they need. Our BigFuture® program helps students plan for college, pay for college, and explore careers. Learn more at cb.org.

College Board reaches more than 7 million students a year, helping them navigate the path from high school to college and career. We’re a mission-driven, not-for-profit membership organization dedicated to excellence in education. Founded 125 years ago, we are committed to clearing a path for all students to own their future. We pioneered programs like the SAT® and AP® to expand opportunities for students and help them develop the skills they need. Our BigFuture® program helps students plan for college, pay for college, and explore careers. Learn more at cb.org.

Mission

Clearing a path for all students to own their future.

Clearing a path for all students to own their future.

What Guides Us

At College Board, our work is guided by four Operating Principles, and we seek team members who not only align with these principles but actively live them out in their day-to-day work .

• Prioritize and Simplify – We focus on what matters most, reduce complexity, and move quickly when needed.
• Say and Receive – We give and receive feedback candidly and kindly, welcoming growth and healthy debate.
• Go for Greatness – We pursue excellence using data, iteration, and bold thinking to raise the bar.
• Lead as One College Board – We build a culture of trust, inclusion, and shared responsibility for long-term impact.

At College Board, our work is guided by four Operating Principles, and we seek team members who not only align with these principles but actively live them out in their day-to-day work .

• Prioritize and Simplify – We focus on what matters most, reduce complexity, and move quickly when needed.
• Say and Receive – We give and receive feedback candidly and kindly, welcoming growth and healthy debate.
• Go for Greatness – We pursue excellence using data, iteration, and bold thinking to raise the bar.
• Lead as One College Board – We build a culture of trust, inclusion, and shared responsibility for long-term impact.

We Value and Provide Growth, Recognition, and Purpose

In addition to a competitive salary and benefits, we offer:

• Annual bonuses and opportunities for merit-based raises and promotions
• A mission-driven workplace where your impact matters
• A team that invests in your development and success

In addition to a competitive salary and benefits, we offer:

• Annual bonuses and opportunities for merit-based raises and promotions
• A mission-driven workplace where your impact matters
• A team that invests in your development and success

✨Learn More ✨

Learn more about College Board’s Operating Principles, Our Remote-first Workplace Policy, Benefits, Recruiting Process and More.

Learn more about College Board’s Operating Principles, Our Remote-first Workplace Policy, Benefits, Recruiting Process and More.

EEOC statement

College Board is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We’re committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.

College Board is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We’re committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.