Senior Manager, Talent Management and Development

Senior Manager, Talent Management and Development

Austin, TX;
Toronto, Canada

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At Zynga, we bring people together through the power of play. As a global leader in interactive entertainment and a proud label of Take‑Two Interactive, our games have been downloaded over 6 billion times—connecting players in 175+ countries through fun, strategy, and a little friendly competition.

Founded in 2007 and headquartered in California, our teams span North America, Europe, and Asia, working together to craft unforgettable gaming experiences. Whether you’re spinning, strategizing, matching, or competing, Zynga is where fun meets innovation—and where you can take your career to the next level.

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The (Sr.) Manager, Talent Management & Development will play a lead role in designing, implementing, and driving our Talent Management strategy to meet the needs of our business and nurture the careers of our employees. This role works closely with the global HR Business Partners (HRBPs) to deliver innovative and sustainable talent solutions for the company, including talent assessment, talent development, succession planning, performance management, career planning, engagement measurement, and related change initiatives.

The ability to assess and understand business drivers and focus areas in partnership with the People Leadership team, global HRBPs, and key business leaders is essential to success in this role.

• Own the development and implementation of company‑wide talent programs and processes, including talent assessment, talent development, succession planning, performance cycles, manager training, and performance management.
• Partner across the Talent Management/Development function (within the label and/or enterprise) to build integrated talent programs that align with shared organizational priorities (e.g., leadership effectiveness, performance management).

• Partner closely with the global HR Business Partner (HRBP) organization, providing ongoing expertise and leadership as a Center of Excellence (COE) for all talent initiatives and routines.
• Collaborate with the HR Tech team to define business requirements, scope, and implement system solutions that effectively support priority talent programs (e.g., annual performance review cycle).

• Build and execute the semi‑annual Engagement Pulse Survey.
• Provide Survey support and expertise to HR and Leadership, including interpretation of results and developing action plans to better understand employee sentiment and improve the overall employee experience.
• In partnership with Internal Communications, build comprehensive communication strategies and materials related to talent programs, processes, and cycles. Foster a positive working environment which supports collaboration, accountability, equity, inclusion and an engaged and diverse workforce in alignment with our global People Ops strategy.

• Other Talent related assignments and projects as business needs require.
• Travel as business needs require, less than 10%.

• 8+ years working experience in HRBP/Talent Management/Organizational Effectiveness and/or Talent Development functions or other relevant fields.

• Strong program management ability, across a portfolio of multiple large‑scale talent programs.
• Focuses on forward planning, process efficiency, and high‑quality decision‑making under pressure.
• Experience building and delivering programs from concept to daily use at scale.
• Experience supporting and/or leading project teams.
• Passion for continuous improvement and evolution.

• Focuses on clear communication, relationship management, and driving alignment within the business.
• Strong presentation, facilitation, and coaching skills with the ability to adjust styles/communication to audiences’ needs.

• Degree in Business, Organizational Psychology, HR Management, or a related field.
• Experience with Workday Talent and Performance, Culture Amp Engagement and Effectiveness.

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