Advisor - IT Talent Development (Memphis, TN)
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
At ALSAC you do more than make a living; you make a difference.
We like people who are different…because we’re different, too. As one of the world’s most iconic and respected nonprofits, we know what it’s like to stand out. That’s why we’re looking at you. Your background, perspective, and desire to make an impact set you apart. As we work to help St. Jude cure childhood cancer, we're calling on the game-changers, innovators and visionaries to join our family. Not just for the kids of St. Jude, but also for you. Because at ALSAC, we develop and celebrate our employees. So, bring your whole, authentic self and become part of our shared mission: Finding cures. Saving children.®
Job Description
The IT Talent Development Advisor plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of technology talent across the organization. This strategic position is responsible for designing and implementing development programs tailored to IT roles, managing initiatives that strengthen the Technology Talent pipeline, and partnering with leaders to build agile, future-ready teams.
With a strong emphasis on data-driven decision-making and discretion in handling sensitive information, the advisor ensures talent strategies align with business priorities and foster a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and excellence within the IT division.
Key Responsibilities
Program Design & Delivery
Develop and execute learning and development programs customized for IT roles, technologies, and career paths.Talent Pipeline Management
Lead division-wide initiatives to support the Technology Talent pipeline, including process documentation, standards, and tool development.Strategic Talent Support
Collaborate with IT managers throughout the talent management lifecycle, offering guidance and support on development and workforce planning.Capability Building
Partner with IT leaders to identify skill gaps, forecast future capability needs, and align development efforts with strategic goals.Training & Certification Coordination
Manage logistics for IT-specific training sessions, certifications, and vendor-led workshops to ensure seamless execution.Contingent Workforce Support
Work closely with Employee Experience (EX) to support the full lifecycle of contingent workers within the IT division.Data Analysis & Reporting
Analyze workforce data to evaluate program effectiveness and inform ongoing talent strategy decisions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
- 3–5 years of experience in Talent Development, IT operations, IT project design, or IT contract administration.
- General understanding of IT systems, environments, and terminology.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective collaboration across teams and with external partners.
- Ability to interpret and follow complex instructions with precision.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a systematic approach to managing processes and documentation.
- Proven facilitation and collaboration skills, including leading meetings and cross-functional initiatives.
- Experience working with labor suppliers and external vendors.
- Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive data with professionalism and discretion.
This position will be based at our National Executive Office in Memphis, TN and be eligible for hybrid work.
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Benefits & Perks
The following Benefits & Perks apply to Full-Time Roles Only.
We’re dedicated to ensuring children and their families have every opportunity to enjoy life’s special moments. We’re also committed to giving our staff excellent benefits so they can do the same.
- Core Medical Coverage: (low cost low deductible Medical, Dental, and Vison Insurance plans)
- 401K Retirement Plan with 7% Employer Contribution
- Exceptional Paid Time Off
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
- Infertility Treatment Program
- Adoption Assistance
- Education Assistance
- Enterprise Learning and Development
- And more
ALSAC is an equal employment opportunity employer.
ALSAC does not discriminate against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or other protected status.
No Search Firms:
ALSAC does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All resumes submitted by search firms to any ALSAC employee or ALSAC representative via email, the internet or in any form and/or method without being contacted and approved by our Employee Experience team and without a valid written search agreement in place will result in no fee being paid if a referred candidate is hired by ALSAC.