Career Frameworks Specialist

Imagine having the power to shape the professional journeys of thousands of brilliant minds at one of the world's most innovative technology companies. As a vital partner to our client, Aquent is seeking a visionary professional to step into a high-impact role where you will finalize and launch comprehensive career frameworks. By bridging gaps in career architecture and establishing transparent growth roadmaps, you will directly empower employees to navigate their careers with clarity and equip leaders with the tools to foster organizational excellence.

About the Opportunity

Aquent is partnering with a globally recognized leader in technology, renowned for its groundbreaking innovation and commitment to creating exceptional user experiences. In this role, you will join a dynamic team dedicated to talent development and operational excellence. You will take the reins of an ongoing, pivotal project, collaborating with key stakeholders to deliver a robust career architecture system. Your work will ensure consistency across diverse roles, validate frameworks against industry best practices, and support long-term talent retention and strategic workforce planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Review existing project materials, drafts, research, and stakeholder inputs to quickly grasp project status and open items.
• Conduct a thorough gap analysis and execute a prioritized plan to complete remaining framework deliverables within the project timeline.
• Ensure consistency in language, leveling criteria, and structure across all roles and functions.
• Facilitate collaborative working sessions and review cycles with subject matter experts, People partners, and business leaders to resolve open questions and secure alignment.
• Incorporate stakeholder feedback and provide clear, documented recommendations when trade-offs are required.
• Validate career frameworks against internal standards, market benchmarks, and organizational needs.
• Create final deliverables and supporting materials, including comprehensive framework documentation, manager and employee guides, FAQs, and rollout communications.
• Track progress, manage risks, and provide regular status reports to project sponsors.
• Prepare thorough handoff documentation to ensure seamless post-engagement maintenance and evolution of the frameworks.

What You'll Bring

• 5+ years of experience in career architecture, job architecture, competency modeling, talent management, organizational design, or a related HR field.
• Demonstrated experience building or implementing career frameworks, leveling guides, or competency models from start to finish.
• Proven ability to step into an in-progress project, assess its status, and independently drive it to successful completion.
• Experience collaborating effectively with highly matrixed and globally distributed teams and stakeholders.
• Expertise in prioritizing competing demands within a fast-paced corporate environment.
• Exceptional relationship-building skills, with a demonstrated ability to foster trust and demonstrate integrity quickly.
• Outstanding organizational skills and acute attention to detail.
• Polished communication skills, capable of motivating, influencing, and aligning stakeholders through various methods.

Nice-to-Haves

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience developing career frameworks specifically for creative organizations or similar entities.
• Active engagement in the design or creative community, with awareness of major industry trends.
• A strong advocacy for inclusive thinking, speaking, and collaboration, fostering a culture that celebrates diverse experiences.
• Innovative problem-solving skills that combine functional expertise with resourcefulness.
• Familiarity with creative organizations, including a firm grasp of the functional skills and responsibilities of various design, content, and product management roles.
• Comfort with ambiguity and a proven ability to thrive in an environment of continuous improvement and constant change.