OpenGov is the leader in AI-enabled software for cities, counties, state agencies, and special districts. With a mission to power more effective and accountable government, OpenGov serves 2,000 communities across the United States. OpenGov is built exclusively for the unique asset management, permitting and licensing, procurement and contract management, tax and revenue, budgeting and planning, and financial management needs of the public sector. The OpenGov platform empowers organizations to operate more efficiently, adapt to change, and strengthen public trust.
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JOB SUMMARY

The Director of Talent Management will drive OpenGov’s company-wide talent strategy, aligning employee engagement, performance, development, and succession planning to organizational goals. As a senior member of the Employee Enablement & Strategy team, this person will own programs that power a culture of high performance, inclusion, recognition, and growth.
This role will collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Enablement, and executive leadership to ensure that every stage of the employee lifecycle is connected, measurable, and built to scale. The ideal candidate blends deep subject matter expertise in talent management with modern approaches to employee experience design, behavioral change, and people analytics.

REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• 10+ years of experience in talent management, organizational development, or HR strategy
• Demonstrated success in building global performance and engagement programs
• Experience leading in high-growth, fast-paced SaaS environments
• Analytical mindset with fluency in talent analytics and metrics
• Skilled in change management, stakeholder communication, and behavior change
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s in Organizational Development, Business Administration, or related field preferred
  $210k - $230k
  On target ranges above include base plus a portion of variable compensation that is earned based on company and individual performance.
  The final compensation will be determined by a number of factors such as qualifications, expertise, and the candidate’s geographical location.

• Design and lead company-wide performance management programs, including goal setting, feedback, and review processes
• Drive succession planning and talent reviews to ensure pipeline visibility and leadership readiness
• Develop and refine competency frameworks that support employee growth and promotion in partnership with Enablement.
• Lead employee engagement strategy, including survey execution, insights analysis, and action planning
• Build inclusive recognition and culture activation programs that reinforce OpenGov’s values
• Collaborate with enablement and HR to align onboarding, development, and recognition programs across the employee lifecycle
• Guide the design and execution of employee learning and development programs including functional training and career pathing initiatives
• Partner with department leaders and Enablement to develop skills-based learning tracks and role-specific development journeys
• Collaborate with enablement and HR for trainings on annual comp reviews, goal setting, performance review cycles, etc…
• Integrate learning management systems (LMS) and digital tools to enhance access to self-directed and cohort-based learning experiences
• Create dashboards and reporting to measure program adoption, effectiveness, and business impact throughout the employee lifecycle
• Partner with HRBPs and business leaders to align talent initiatives with organizational goals
• Facilitate quarterly business reviews and communicate talent strategy progress to executive stakeholders