Managing Director - Talent Strategies

The Role

This individual will develop, support, and implement strategies that enhance talent recruitment, retention, and development efforts—advancing regional prosperity by attracting top talent, cultivating internal growth opportunities, and building a strong, sustainable talent pipeline. Oversee the events of the talent and workforce scope of work including task force meetings, signature events, and membership meetings.

Reporting Structure

This individual will report directly to the Senior Vice President of Education, Talent & Workforce and assist with overall operations of this team.

Our Guiding Principles

Our guiding principles underpin everything we do. The Managing Director of Talent Strategies is expected to consistently demonstrate the DRC’s GREAT guiding principles.

• G rowth: We foster a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and personal and professional growth, empowering our team members to reach their full potential.
• R esponsibility: We are self-starters who take ownership of our actions and commitments and honor our responsibilities to our teammates, members, partners, and community.
• E xcellence: We strive for excellence in everything, delivering high-quality services, and experiences that drive positive outcomes for our members and the Dallas Region.
• A daptability: We embrace the chance to improve every day, constantly looking for opportunities to help the Dallas Region be even better tomorrow than it is today.
• T eamwork: We play a team sport, working together to achieve common goals, making sure our teammates feel valued and included, and cheering each other on along the way.
  

Key Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The duties and responsibilities include the following, though other duties may be assigned.

• Lead and oversee the Talent Strategies team, driving alignment with organizational goals and ensuring high performance and operational excellence.
• Design and execute signature talent and workforce initiatives, including major convenings and programs such as the State of Talent and Workforce, Talent Taskforce, Talent Talks, and Talent Labs.
• Support organizational growth initiatives, including fundraising, sponsorship development, and membership engagement, while maintaining accurate constituent data.
• Serve as a spokesperson and thought leader, representing the DRC’s talent strategy at regional and national levels.
• Drive innovative talent strategies and programs that address workforce challenges and advance regional talent mobility.
• Cultivate and manage strategic partnerships, engaging employers, HR organizations, and cross-sector leaders to align talent efforts with regional economic priorities.
• Lead stakeholder engagement and convening efforts, connecting business and community leaders to shape talent solutions and expand member value.
• Communicate key policy, program, and workforce insights to members and stakeholders, ensuring clarity and relevance.
• Collaborate across teams to achieve organization-wide goals, budgets, and strategic priorities.
• Exercise sound judgment and political acumen in advancing talent strategies, partnerships, and initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree required and two to four years related experience and/or training.
Professional and comprehensive experience in an applicable field, with preference for prior experience in human resources, and/or with an organization that is similar in mission and activities to the DRC.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Oversee the Talent Strategies team, which may include a Coordinator, Manager, and Director.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Moderate noise level
• Occasional standing and lifting of at least 5 pounds
• Long periods of sitting
• Occasional travel