Full-Time
Talent Management Program Manager
Posted on 6/25/2025
Kodiak
201-500 employees
Contract compression services for natural gas
No salary listed
The Woodlands, TX, USA
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- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or similar; Master's degree preferred.
- Minimum 5+ years of significant experience working in a startup environment building a talent management organization, and/or proven experience working on a large-scale turnaround or corporate transformation.
- Korn Ferry Leadership Architect certification, preferred
- Career coaching certification, preferred
- 5+ years of proven experience in talent management, with a focus on leadership development and performance management processes.
- Deep expertise in all aspects of talent development, including performance management, leadership development, succession planning, and high potential development. Proven results to increase engagement and accelerate development of key talent.
- Demonstrated ability to lead change and create common practices across organizations.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage leaders at all levels.
- Ability to analyze data and measure the impact of talent development and performance management initiatives.
- Strategic thinking to align talent development and performance management strategies with organizational goals.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.
- Continuous learner with a passion for staying updated on industry trends and innovations in talent development and performance management.
- Strong understanding of talent management tools, with HRIS experience.
- Workday Talent Management and Performance Management experience preferred
- Proficient use of Microsoft Office
- Travel up to 10%
- Bachelor’s degree in HR, Organizational Development, or similar, Masters degree preferred.
- Collaborate with senior leadership to identify key leadership competencies and develop long-term talent strategies for leadership development and critical role development.
- Conduct needs assessments to identify gaps in leadership skills and recommend targeted development programs to grow required leadership competencies.
- Independently scope, design, and deliver a leadership development framework and accompanying programs to grow best in class leaders.
- Collaborate and influence the global talent strategy, from recruitment, pre-hiring assessments, and onboarding through talent management and succession planning.
- Manage the talent review process, ensuring reviews are regularly conducted for all departments, helping leaders differentiate their workforce and identify high potentials within the organization.
- Schedule talent reviews on a regular cadence.
- Ensure pre-assessment work is completed, leveraging Workday Talent functions.
- Schedule and facilitate talent reviews with required departmental leadership.
- Coach leaders to identify, develop, and retain top talent and the next generation of leadership.
- Provide post-review feedback and work with HR and Training to develop custom development plans.
- Manage and enhance the performance management process, including bi-annual performance reviews, goal setting, and individual development plans.
- Develop strategic career development pathways, identifying progressive skills across various roles designed to enhance professional development and leadership skills.
- Design and implement succession planning initiatives, aligning them with the results of talent review and performance management-identified high potentials.
- Create talent dashboards for visibility and progression of development.
- Lead collaborative efforts across the leadership development team, HRBPs, and leaders throughout the organization to ensure a cohesive approach to talent development, providing coaching and guidance to cross functional teams and/or talent committees.
- Design and implement processes and programs to increase awareness of employee skills and promote self-directed development.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of talent development and performance management programs through metrics, and embrace a continuous improvement process to make necessary adjustment and program enhancements.
- Remain engaged with industry trends and best practices, continuously looking to incorporate cutting-edge talent management practices into the talent management program.
- Korn Ferry Leadership Architect certification, preferred
- Career coaching certification, preferred
Kodiak Gas Services provides contract compression services for the U.S. natural gas industry, owning and operating a large fleet of gas compression units that move gas from wells to pipelines. It works by installing and running its units at customer sites under long-term fixed-rate contracts, delivering the pressure and flow needed for pipeline transportation and creating a stable revenue stream. It differentiates itself with a predictable, contract-based model and a nationwide, scalable fleet that serves major basins, not relying on short-term work. Its goal is to keep natural gas moving efficiently while delivering steady cash flow and expanding its fleet and geographic reach.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
The Woodlands, Texas
Founded
2010
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Permian 20,000 HP acquisition adds $7M annual revenue under seven-year deal.
- DPS 100MW data center contract delivers 99.9% reliability for diversification.
- $1B notes issuance refinances debt at lower 5.875% rate due 2031.
What critics are saying
- $2.5B debt load triggers covenant breaches if EBITDA falls below 2x.
- Archrock expansions steal Permian contracts, dropping utilization below 85%.
- EQT $344M stock offering dilutes shares, depressing KGS stock price.
What makes Kodiak unique
- Kodiak leads in large-horsepower contract compression across U.S. basins.
- Long-term fixed-revenue contracts ensure stable revenue from Permian focus.
- $675M Distributed Power Solutions acquisition adds 384MW power generation.
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