Manager, Career Framework
At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This
passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to
our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day:
inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a
focus on a sustainable future.
Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work
on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also
means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a
unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total
rewards along the way.
About Us
Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional
services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the
world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we
are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.
We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and
consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data
centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy,
education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences,
infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.
Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business
development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology,
and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our
commitments to life every day.
Position Summary
The Career Framework Manager is a newly created role that will help shape and
advance the organization's Career Framework. Working closely with leaders and HR
teams, this position supports career pathways, job families, career stages,
workforce planning, succession planning, talent calibration, and internal
mobility.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships, solving
organizational challenges, and creating practical solutions that help team
members understand career opportunities and help leaders make informed talent
decisions. As the organization continues to grow through both organic expansion
and mergers, the Career Framework Manager will play an important role in
evolving career framework practices that support business needs and team member
growth.
Key Responsibilities
Support the ongoing development and evolution of the Career Framework,
including career pathways, job families, career stages, competencies, and
progression expectations.
Partner with leaders and HR teams to improve career clarity, internal
mobility, and workforce capability.
Maintain and enhance framework resources, role profiles, guidance materials,
and job descriptions.
Support talent calibration, succession planning, and workforce planning
processes.
Develop practical resources that help leaders and team members better
understand career options, expectations, and growth opportunities.
Partner with the HR Analytics team to identify workforce trends,
opportunities, and recommendations.
Collaborate with Compensation, Training & Development, Recruiting, and HR
teams to align talent programs and practices.
Serve as a resource to leaders and HR teams on Career Framework concepts,
role structures, and career growth practices.
Support merger integration efforts related to career frameworks, role
structures, and career growth practices.
Help identify and incorporate effective practices that strengthen and evolve
the framework.
Nature of the Role
This role operates through partnership, influence, consultation, and
facilitation. Success comes from building strong relationships, translating
complex concepts into practical solutions, and helping leaders make informed
talent and workforce decisions.
As a newly created role, the Career Framework Manager will have the opportunity
to help shape an important and evolving organizational capability while
supporting a growing organization.
What Will Help You Be Successful
Experience in talent management, workforce planning, organizational
development, HR consulting, compensation, or related areas
Strong relationship-building and stakeholder partnership skills
Ability to facilitate discussions and influence across different levels of
the organization
Analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into insights and
recommendations
Strong project management, organization, and problem-solving skills
Ability to simplify complex concepts into practical tools, resources, and
guidance
Comfort working in a dynamic, fast-growing environment
Preferred Experience
Experience supporting career frameworks, workforce planning, succession
planning, talent reviews, or internal mobility programs
Experience partnering across multiple HR disciplines and business functions
Experience supporting organizational growth, transformation, or integration
is a plus
Why Join Us?
Help build and shape a new, highly visible capability within the organization
Help shape how career growth, workforce planning, and talent mobility evolve
across the company
Partner closely with leaders and HR teams across multiple disciplines
Contribute to meaningful work that impacts team member growth and workforce
capability
Location: Remote
Compensation & Benefits:
The expected base salary range for this role is $95,000 - $120,000 USD per year.
Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including
skills, experience, qualifications, and location.
This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses and a
comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and company holidays
Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
Professional development support
For more information, visit our full benefits overview here
[https://salasobrien.com/benefits/].
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and
applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any
type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin,
disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal,
state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the
disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.