Growth and Development Pathways Manager 

As the Manager of Growth and Development Pathways, you will be responsible for shaping and leading USA TODAY Co.'s individual growth initiatives, ensuring that every employee has the opportunity to develop, grow, and unlock their full potential. You will play a key role in embedding a culture of growth across the organization by driving innovative growth strategies, coaching programs, and development tools. Your work will directly support employees' personal and professional growth, helping them become future-ready in a dynamic and evolving work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Growth Strategy & Program Development: Design, implement, and manage individual growth programs, including growth coaching programs that align with USA TODAY Co.'s strategic goals.

Culture of Growth: Champion a growth mindset across the organization by embedding growth-focused principles into communications, leadership practices, and organizational culture.

Culture of Learning & Recognition: Design initiatives to celebrate learning, growth, and risk-taking through communications and recognition programs.

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Organizational Development, Psychology, Business, or a related field. An advanced degree or relevant certifications in talent development or coaching are a plus.

• 5+ years of experience in talent development, organizational development, or related fields with a focus on employee growth, coaching, or career development.

• Proven track record of designing and implementing growth and development programs, with an emphasis on fostering a growth mindset and internal mobility.

• Strong understanding of assessment tools (e.g., Predictive Index, 360 Assessments) and experience leveraging them to support employee growth.

• Experience in coaching managers and employees on personal development, career conversations, and growth strategies.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and engage leaders at all levels of the organization.

• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and collaboratively with different departments, including HRBPs, Learning & Development, and Communications.

• Experience in gathering and analyzing employee feedback to improve program effectiveness.

• Familiarity with coaching programs, mentoring programs, and employee onboarding processes is highly desirable.

• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

• Define Growth: Collaborate to define growth, expected skills, behaviors, and integrate AI as a core competency.

• Embed Growth into Communications: Help leaders and managers embed growth-focused messaging and practices into everyday work.

• Create Time for Development: Advocate for ongoing development time, upskilling, and connecting to company goals and agile routines.

• 360 Assessments for Growth: Develop and refine the use of 360 assessments for both individual and group development.

• Internal Mobility Stories: Capture and promote success stories from employees who have advanced within the company to inspire others.

• Collaborate closely with the Leadership Development Manager to design, implement, and manage a comprehensive employee coaching program. Integrate AI-powered coaching tools and analytics into the program to provide personalized, scalable, and data-driven coaching experiences for employees at all levels.