Bowman has an opportunity for a Vice President, Talent Management to join our team in Reston, Virginia.  

At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That’s why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.

Serve as a strategic partner to the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) and executive leadership team to shape and execute the organization’s enterprise-wide talent strategy. This role leads the design and implementation of integrated talent management programs that identify, develop, assess, and retain high-potential talent aligned with business objectives and long-term growth. Drives initiatives across performance management, talent review, succession planning, leadership development, learning and development, career progression frameworks, and organizational design while fostering a high-performance culture where employees are engaged and supported in growing their careers.

Leadership and Direction

• Serve as a key strategic advisor to the CHRO and executive leadership team on talent strategy, workforce planning, and organizational effectiveness.
• Lead enterprise-wide organizational design initiatives, evaluating structures, roles, spans of control, and workforce alignment to support business strategy and operational efficiency.
• Establish and lead an integrated talent development approach that includes performance management, talent review, succession planning, leadership development, and learning programs.
• Drive stakeholder alignment and change management with executives, business leaders, HR Business Partners, and employees.
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on growth, accountability, and leadership development.
• Provide executive coaching and development guidance to senior leaders and identified successors.
• Build coaching capability within HR to support a development-oriented organization.

At the Operational and Company Level

• Partner with the CHRO, HR Business Partners, and business leaders to prioritize and implement enterprise talent processes and initiatives.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive career progression framework including role leveling, capability models, mentoring, promotion criteria, and internal mobility processes.
• Lead the strategy, design, and continuous improvement of the organization’s performance management approach aligned with business goals.
• Oversee enterprise-wide talent review processes, including executive talent reviews, calibration sessions, and identification of high-potential employees.
• Direct the organization’s succession planning strategy, including executive and critical role succession pipelines, bench strength analysis, and leadership readiness.
• Provide insights and recommendations to leadership regarding talent risks, workforce capability gaps, and pipeline development opportunities.
• Leverage technology and analytics to support talent programs, processes, and organizational insights.
• Measure effectiveness of talent initiatives through key metrics such as retention, leadership readiness, internal mobility, engagement, and succession outcomes.
• Partner across the organization to embed talent management practices into daily operations and leadership expectations.

Do the Work

• Architect and implement leadership development programs spanning emerging leaders through executive leadership levels.
• Design and deliver enterprise learning and development strategies, including professional development, technical training, and leadership capability building.
• Create learning and development pathways that support career growth and internal advancement.
• Establish partnerships across the business to strengthen technical learning, mentoring, and leadership capability development.
• Implement modern learning technologies, digital platforms, and AI-enabled tools to enhance organizational capability building.
• Lead and facilitate talent review sessions and succession planning discussions with business leaders.
• Support development planning for high-potential employees and critical talent segments.
• Evaluate prospective acquisitions for leadership skills and cultural fit.
• Provide data-driven insights and workforce analytics to guide talent decisions and strategy.
• Lead initiatives that strengthen organizational culture, engagement, and employee development.
• Ensure Bowman’s values are integrated into leadership, performance, and development practices.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Strong strategic thinking and ability to align talent strategy with business objectives.
• Executive presence and ability to influence senior leadership and the C-suite.
• Expertise in talent management, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness.
• Ability to lead enterprise-wide initiatives and drive organizational change.
• Strong coaching, facilitation, and leadership development skills.
• Ability to build trusted partnerships across the organization.
• Data-driven decision-making using HR analytics and workforce insights.
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, evolving environments.
• Commitment to developing a high-performance, growth-oriented culture.
• Strong communication, presentation, and facilitation capabilities.
• Ability to translate strategy into practical talent programs and outcomes.
• Focus on improving employee experience, engagement, and leadership capability.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or related field required.
• Fifteen or more (15+) years of progressive experience in talent management, organizational development, leadership development, or related HR disciplines.
• Minimum seven (7+) years of experience in senior HR or talent leadership roles.
• Proven experience building or transforming enterprise talent management functions and programs.
• Demonstrated success designing and implementing performance management, succession planning, talent review, and leadership development programs.
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles, instructional design, and modern learning technologies.
• Experience leveraging HR analytics and workforce data to inform talent strategy.
• Exceptional influencing, consulting, and executive partnership skills.
• Certification in executive coaching, change management, talent assessment tools, or related disciplines preferred.
• Experience in professional services, consulting, engineering, or multi-office organizations preferred.

• Primarily indoor professional office environment which may include bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.
• Mobility around an office environment.
• Some travel required.
• Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• Occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.

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Are you ready to build a career that makes a lasting impact? At Bowman, our people are at the center of everything we do. We’re committed to creating an environment where employees can thrive both personally and professionally, while helping to shape the infrastructure of tomorrow.

A career at Bowman means being part of a collaborative, forward-thinking organization where innovation, inclusion, and growth are encouraged at every level. We offer competitive compensation, a supportive work environment, and benefits designed to help our employees succeed.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
• Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts

Eligibility for certain benefits may vary based on position, location, and employment status.

Note: While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary at any time with or without notice.

Bowman is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here. If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here.

Bowman has an obligation to provide and maintain a safe, healthy, and productive environment for its employees and clients. We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free workplace.

If you have any questions about the application process, please email recruiting@bowman.com.