Manager, Talent Data & Operations

The Talent Data & Operations Manager keeps the Talent team running on accurate information, a clear calendar, and a budget that follows our priorities. This role owns the full Talent budget, builds and maintains the Talent Leadership Team (TLT) scoreboard, runs the Talent arc of the year, and leads communications about Talent’s progress across the network. The right person sees problems coming, shows up with options, and builds systems so the work no longer depends on anyone’s memory or spare time — so that our schools have the people they need to serve students well.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesBudget and Resources (40%)Manage the full Talent budget: forecasting, monthly budget-to-actuals, and proactive reallocation recommendationsOwn Talent purchasing in Coupa, including requisitions and vendor requests, and keep spending within network guidelinesComplete monthly credit card reconciliation for the Talent teamManage certification charges and reconcile related invoicesPartner with Finance and Accounting on planning, reconciliation, and year-end closeReview and approval of travel requests ensuring requests are within policy and budget.Every line projected to overspend is flagged at least 30 days ahead; no line ends the year over budget without an approved planReview and approve travel requests ensuring within policy and budgetYear-end Talent spend lands within ±3% of the approved budgetCreate systems and processes to streamline budget management and create greater efficiencies.Data and Scoreboards (40%)Own the TLT scoreboard end to end: automate feeds from source systems (Lattice, ADP, SmartRecruiters, Gallup), build a historical record, and make trends easy to seeMaintain a metric dictionary so we work from one version of the truthWrite a short weekly summary of what moved, and follow up with teams on missing or unclear dataBuild a scoreboard template and coach each Talent department through setting up and running its ownPartner with the Data team, and serve as Talent’s lead user as we integrate our talent systemsOperations and Communications (20%)Own and maintain the Talent arc of the year and keep the team ahead of itSupport prep and follow-through for TLT meetings, retreats, and cascade days: agendas, materials, slides, logistics, and commitmentsBuild and run a communications plan for sharing Talent’s progress within Talent and with schools, regions, and other teams

 As job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, the position holder may be required to undertake other duties that are broadly in line with the above essential duties and responsibilities.