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This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description As Marqeta’s Senior Director, Talent Development, you will lead the Talent Development function & team to develop and execute Marqeta’s learning and talent development strategy. A key focus of this role is ensuring that the products and solutions delivered by the team are exceptionally simple, intuitive, and easy for our business partners to implement, enabling seamless integration into the flow of work and driving employee development. We work Flexible First. This role can be performed remotely anywhere within the United States. We’d love for you to join us! The Impact You’ll Have • Talent Planning Strategy and Execution: Drive a cohesive, forward-thinking approach to talent management that is aligned to business objectives. This includes developing, iterating on, and implementing a talent planning strategy (performance reviews, talent reviews, succession planning) that rewards performance and identifies areas of opportunity in the organization. In partnership with the Head of People Business Partners, prepare all materials needed for Marqeta’s Board of Directors review. • Learning strategy and execution: Utilize business data, engagement surveys, employee feedback, and industry best practices to establish Marqeta’s learning roadmap that covers technical, leadership, and soft skills. Ensure learning initiatives are targeted, aligned with employee and organizational priorities, and integrated into the flow of work. • Performance and Growth: Oversee a performance management process and goal-setting framework that drives individual and organizational performance. This includes designing high-potential and successor development programs, as well as personal development planning. • Innovate learning experience and their ROI: Stay ahead of talent management and learning trends, adopting best practices for learning in the flow of work to maximize business impact. • Leadership and Manager Development: Design and deliver holistic leadership development initiatives that develop first-time and seasoned leaders. Creating a culture of strong leaders who are capable of leading their team and cross-functionally. • Maximize vendor partnerships: Regularly evaluate vendor capabilities to ensure alignment with Marqeta’s learning strategy. Make data-driven decisions to optimize partnerships. • Lead by example: Utilize your deep expertise and adaptive leadership style to guide your team toward operational excellence, flexibility, and collaboration that contribute to Marqeta’s growth. Qualifications • 12+ years of experience in Talent Planning and Learning & Development, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. • Proven ability to design and execute talent strategies (e.g., performance reviews, talent reviews, succession planning) and learning programs aligned with organizational goals. • Skilled in simplifying complex topics and concepts into easy-to-understand, actionable content. • Ability to drive high-impact strategic initiatives while being ready to roll up your sleeves to ensure execution excellence. • Comfortable applying a first-principles approach to solve ambiguous challenges. • Strong ability to build and maintain partnerships across all levels of the organization, including executives and cross-functional teams. Requirements • Experience in designing and delivering practical, high-impact learning experiences, such as Marqeta built courses and leadership development programs. • Leverage business data, employee feedback, and best practices to create targeted, impactful Talent Development solutions. • Experienced in working with business leaders and stakeholders to co-create solutions and drive alignment on talent and learning priorities. Benefits • Multiple health insurance options • Flexible time off – take what you need • Retirement savings program with company contribution and after tax contributions • Equity in a publicly-traded company and an Employee Stock Purchase Program • Family-forming benefits, fertility support, and up to 20 weeks of Parental Leave • Free therapy sessions, financial and professional coaching, and legal advice • Monthly stipend to support our remote work model • Annual “development dollars” to support our people growth and development • Through Flex First, the freedom to live and work wherever you and your family thrive