As Marqeta’s People Development Senior Manager you will be the driving force behind how we enable our managers, develop our leaders, and scale our learning ecosystem. You will be a rare hybrid: a high-level strategist who isn't afraid to roll up your sleeves. You will design a multi-year vision and then personally manage the project lifecycles to turn that vision into a reality.

We aren't looking for a "traditional" L&D practitioner who focuses on checking boxes and tracking completion rates. We are looking for an architect of growth—someone who sees learning as a competitive advantage and treats the employee experience as a high-end product.

We work Flexible First. This role can be performed remotely anywhere within the United States or from our Oakland office. We’d love for you to join us!

The Impact You’ll Have

1. Strategic Learning & Execution

• Vision to Reality: Translate broad strategies into actionable roadmaps, utilizing rigorous project and program management to ensure high-quality delivery.
• Learning Innovation: Identify and pilot emerging marketplace trends and AI-driven innovations to ensure our learning remains world-class.
• Thrive@MQ: Strategic oversight of our professional development budget, ensuring it drives both individual growth and organizational capability.

2. Manager & Leadership Enablement

• Manager Foundations: Build and scale a "Manager Excellence" framework that equips our people leaders with the essential tools to lead high-performing, inclusive teams.
• High-Potential Development: In partnership with the Talent Management lead, create intentional development paths and "stretch" experiences for key talent.
• Coaching & Mentoring: Scale our coaching programs, moving beyond informal pairings to a structured, high-impact community of practice.

3. Learning Technology & Innovation

• Tech Stack Strategy: Audit our current environment and bring expert recommendations to influence our future learning technology roadmap in partnership with our People Technology team.
• AI Integration: Use AI tools to accelerate the design, development, and global implementation of learning content at scale.
• Content Excellence: Create "beautiful," high-fidelity, and interactive digital content—utilizing tools like Articulate—that delivers a premium user experience "in-the-flow" of work.

4. Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Mentorship: Work closely with our Talent Development Program Manager, providing guidance, coaching, and mentorship to elevate their professional growth.
• Cross-Functional Influence: Partner with the Talent Analytics team to build robust measurement frameworks and dashboards that track the real-world impact of learning.
• Community Connection: Genuinely connect with our learners to understand their needs, ensuring L&D is integrated into the business rather than operating in a bubble.

Who You Are

• The "Strategic Doer": You possess the business acumen to sit at the strategy table and the project management discipline to lead the execution.
• A Master Facilitator: You don't just manage programs; you love to be "in the arena," facilitating high-impact sessions and teaching others.
• Tech-Savvy Architect: You understand the "plumbing" of L&D but also have the creative eye to build engaging, modern content.
• A Collaborative Influencer: You can navigate complex stakeholder landscapes, build trust quickly, and "bring others along" on the journey.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in L&D, Talent Management, or Organizational Development.
• Platform Expertise: Proven experience working within Workday and various LMS/LXP platforms.
• Design Skills: Proficiency in Articulate (Storyline/Rise) or similar rapid-authoring tools is preferred.
• Strategic Execution: A proven track record of turning a learning vision into a reality through expert project management.
• Leadership: Experience mentoring others to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• AI Proficiency: Demonstrated ability to use AI to scale design, development, or implementation of learning.

Your Manager

• Sylvia Mahlebjian, Senior Director, Talent Development

Typical Process

• Application Submission
• Recruiter video call
• Hiring manager video call
• Virtual “Onsite” consisting of 4-5, 45 min calls
• Offer!

Compensation and Benefits

Marqeta is a Flex First company which allows you to choose your best working environment, whether that be from home or at a company office. To support Flex First, we calibrate pay to a competitive value according to working location. Compensation is aligned according to three tiers within the United States:

• National: A baseline tier that applies to most of the geographic territory of the United States.
• Premium: Slightly elevated from the National tier, and oriented toward a narrower set of higher cost-of-living areas, such as Los Angeles CA and Seattle WA
• Premium Plus: A tier for the most expensive working areas, like the San Francisco Bay area and New York City.

Visit this page or consult with a Recruiter to determine which tier would be applicable to you.

When determining salaries, we consider several factors including, but not limited to, skills, prior experience, and work location. The new-hire base salary range for this position is:

• National: $150,300 - $187,800
• Premium: $162,600 - $203,300
• Premium Plus: $176,800 - $221,000

We also believe in recognizing the contributions of our people. That's why we award annual bonuses to eligible employees, rewarding both individual performance and the success of the entire company.

Along with monetary compensation, Marqeta offers

• 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

As Marqeta’s Talent Management Senior Manager you will operate at a strategic and systems level—focusing on building and continuously improving a set of high-impact, interconnected talent programs (e.g., performance management, succession, and leadership development). You will design programs that drive measurable impact and evolve them based on data, insights, and feedback from the business.

You will bring modern, forward-thinking talent practices that move us beyond traditional, compliance-driven processes—creating experiences that are intuitive, valuable, and embraced by the business.

You will partner closely with People Business Partners (PBPs), who are responsible for implementation and sharing insights from the business. Success requires strong influence, prioritization, and iteration—ensuring programs are not only well-designed, but practical and effective in real-world application.

We are committed to how talent fuels business performance. This role will lead the design and evolution of core talent systems that raise the bar on leadership, performance, and growth across the organization.

We work Flexible First. This role can be performed remotely anywhere within the United States or from our Oakland office. We’d love for you to join us!

The Impact You’ll Have

Core Talent Systems (Primary Focus)

Lead the design and evolution of a cohesive talent system, with primary ownership across:

• Performance & Growth
• Succession & Talent Planning
• Leadership Expectations & Success Profiles

For these areas, you will:

• Design modern, business-relevant frameworks and tools
• Ensure programs are simple, high-impact, and usable by leaders
• Provide clear guidance and resources for PBPs to implement effectively
• Gather feedback and insights from PBPs and leaders to continuously refine
• Define and track key metrics to assess effectiveness and outcomes

Career Growth (Secondary / Iterative Focus)

• Evolve career pathways, development approaches, and experience-based growth models over time
• Introduce improvements iteratively based on business needs and capacity
• Partner with PBPs and leaders to ensure relevance and adoption

Organizational Effectiveness (Targeted Contributions)

• Partner with PBPs to identify patterns and systemic opportunities related to org effectiveness
• Contribute frameworks and insights (vs. owning all OD interventions end-to-end)
• Support alignment of talent systems with how the organization operates

Driving Impact, Measurement & Continuous Improvement

• Define success metrics for core talent programs and track outcomes over time
• Establish simple, clear reporting to assess effectiveness (e.g., performance differentiation, bench strength, mobility)
• Synthesize qualitative and quantitative insights from PBPs, leaders, and employees
• Continuously iterate to improve impact, adoption, and simplicity
• Bring a strong program management approach to prioritize, sequence, and deliver work effectively

How You’ll Work

• Operate as a thought partner to senior leaders and PBPs
• Bring a strong point of view on modern talent practices while staying grounded in business needs
• Influence without direct ownership of execution
• Translate talent strategy into clear, compelling narratives and tools
• Balance strategy and execution by focusing on what matters most and sequencing the work

Who You Are

• 6–10+ years of experience in talent management, organizational development, or related disciplines
• Proven experience designing and evolving core talent programs (e.g., performance, succession, leadership frameworks)
• Strong program management skills with the ability to prioritize and deliver across multiple initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to measure and improve the impact of talent strategies
• Experience partnering closely with PBPs or equivalent roles
• Strong point of view on modern talent practices, with the ability to apply them pragmatically
• Exceptional influencing and communication skills, including executive-level storytelling
• Ability to operate in ambiguity and build iteratively

What Success Looks Like

• A set of focused, high-impact talent systems that are clear and consistently applied
• Talent programs that are valued and used by the business—not seen as HR processes
• PBPs are equipped and enabled to effectively implement talent strategies
• Improved bench strength and visibility into succession for key roles
• Increased clarity and consistency in leadership expectations
• Clear evidence that talent programs are driving better business and talent outcomes
• A strong foundation in place to expand and evolve the talent strategy over time

Your Manager

• Sylvia Mahlebjian, Senior Director, Talent Development 

Typical Process

• Application Submission
• Recruiter video call
• Hiring manager video call
• Virtual “Onsite” consisting of 4-5, 45 min calls
• Offer!

Compensation and Benefits

Marqeta is a Flex First company which allows you to choose your best working environment, whether that be from home or at a company office. To support Flex First, we calibrate pay to a competitive value according to working location. Compensation is aligned according to three tiers within the United States:

• National: A baseline tier that applies to most of the geographic territory of the United States.
• Premium: Slightly elevated from the National tier, and oriented toward a narrower set of higher cost-of-living areas, such as Los Angeles CA and Seattle WA
• Premium Plus: A tier for the most expensive working areas, like the San Francisco Bay area and New York City.

Visit this page or consult with a Recruiter to determine which tier would be applicable to you.

When determining salaries, we consider several factors including, but not limited to, skills, prior experience, and work location. The new-hire base salary range for this position is:

• National: $150,300 - $187.900
• Premium: $162,600 - $204,300
• Premium Plus: $176,800 - $221,000

We also believe in recognizing the contributions of our people. That's why we award annual bonuses to eligible employees, rewarding both individual performance and the success of the entire company.

Along with monetary compensation, Marqeta offers

• 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

As Marqeta's Senior Director, Talent Acquisition, you will play a critical, executive-level role in defining and executing the long-term talent strategy for Marqeta’s workforce. You'll directly influence the structure and growth trajectory of all departments and organizations and will operate as a strategic advisor to executive leadership, translating business strategy into an actionable, enterprise-wide talent acquisition roadmap that successfully recruits and retains the high-quality candidates needed to move the business forward.

We work Flexible First. This role can be performed remotely anywhere within the United States or from our Oakland office. We’d love for you to join us!

The Impact You’ll Have

• Executive Strategy: Define, develop, and drive the multi-year, enterprise-wide talent acquisition strategy, ensuring alignment with Marqeta's overall business objectives, global expansion, and market positioning.
• Team Leadership: Hire, coach, and lead a high-performing, global team of recruiting leaders and individual contributors, fostering a culture of operational excellence, innovation, and scalability across all recruiting processes.
• Vision & Influence: Communicate a compelling, long-term vision and sense of purpose for the Talent Acquisition function. Influence executive stakeholders on critical talent decisions, leveraging data and strategic insight.
• Talent Branding: Shape and activate Marqeta's talent brand to win top talent. Partner across teams to define our unique value proposition, then bring it to life through digital presence, content, candidate experience, and employee advocacy. Establish metrics that prove we're attracting the right people and gaining competitive advantage in key talent markets.
• System & Data Mastery: Own the strategy and architecture for recruiting systems to maximize efficiency, data integrity, and strategic reporting. Create executive-level reporting that provides predictive insights and measures the business impact of talent acquisition efforts.
• Executive Partnership: Partner directly with the Executive Leadership Team and department heads to forecast and manage complex, multi-year headcount plans and capacity planning across all business functions.
• Market Intelligence: Develop and maintain a deep, executive-level understanding of the competitive talent landscape, emerging industry trends, and the global market to position Marqeta as an employer of choice.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Lead and participate in strategic, cross-functional initiatives and projects that support the company's long-term corporate strategies and business objectives.

Who You Are

• 12+ years of progressive experience in Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, or Human Resources, with at least 8 years of experience leading high-performing, multi-location, or global teams within a hyper-growth environment at progressive companies.
• Demonstrated ability to operate at a strategic and tactical level, coaching, empowering, and developing senior talent. Deep-seated passion for building a diverse and inclusive global team.
• Superior communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation) to influence and articulate strategy to all levels, from individual contributors through the CEO and Board of Directors.
• Proven track record of initiating, innovating, and delivering complex, high-impact results across an enterprise.
• Exceptional analytical, program, and project management skills for large-scale initiatives.
• Extensive experience translating complex data and analytics into actionable executive insights to influence business strategy and measure organizational impact.
• Deep knowledge of the candidate lifecycle and a proven track record of designing, developing, and managing world-class recruiting processes that ensure a premium candidate experience globally.
• High capacity to learn quickly, effectively prioritize, manage extreme ambiguity, and drive organizational change in a dynamic environment.

Your Manager

• Crystal Sumner, Chief Administrative Officer 

Typical Process

• Application Submission
• Recruiter video call
• Hiring manager video call
• Virtual “Onsite” consisting of 4-5, 45 min calls
• Finalist Interview
• Offer!

Compensation and Benefits

Marqeta is a Flex First company which allows you to choose your best working environment, whether that be from home or at a company office. To support Flex First, we calibrate pay to a competitive value according to working location. Compensation is aligned according to three tiers within the United States:

• National: A baseline tier that applies to most of the geographic territory of the United States.
• Premium: Slightly elevated from the National tier, and oriented toward a narrower set of higher cost-of-living areas, such as Los Angeles CA and Seattle WA
• Premium Plus: A tier for the most expensive working areas, like the San Francisco Bay area and New York City.

Visit this page or consult with a Recruiter to determine which tier would be applicable to you.

When determining salaries, we consider several factors including, but not limited to, skills, prior experience, and work location. The new-hire base salary range for this position is:

• National: $219,400 - $274,200
• Premium: $233,400 - $291,800
• Premium Plus: $247,400 - $309,300

We also believe in recognizing the contributions of our people. That's why we award annual bonuses to eligible employees, rewarding both individual performance and the success of the entire company.

Along with monetary compensation, Marqeta offers

• 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