Senior Director, Talent & Performance Management

Overview About Suffolk   Suffolk is a national enterprise that builds, innovates, and invests. We provide value across the entire project lifecycle through our core construction management services and complementary business lines in real estate investment, design, self-perform construction, and technology start-up investment (Suffolk Technologies). By integrating data, artificial intelligence, and advanced technology through our Seamless Platform, we connect design, construction, and operations to deliver smarter, more predictable results and redefine how America builds.  Suffolk – America’s Contractor – is a national company with more than $9 billion in annual revenue, 3,000 employees, and 17 offices, including Boston (headquarters), New York City, Miami, West Palm Beach, Tampa, Estero, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Las Vegas, Herndon, U.S. Virgin Islands, and other key markets. Suffolk manages some of the most complex and transformative projects in the country, serving clients across healthcare, life sciences, education, gaming, aviation, transportation, government, mission critical, and commercial sectors. Suffolk is privately held and is led by founder, chairman and CEO John Fish. Suffolk is ranked #8 on ENR’s list of “Top CM-at-Risk Contractors.” For more information, visit www.suffolk.com and follow Suffolk on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram.  At Suffolk, we believe that our total rewards program should offer you and your family the support you need when it matters most. That’s why we have created a program that provides employees with access to a wide variety of options that can be personalized to support you and your loved ones physically, emotionally, and financially.  Benefits include, competitive salaries, auto allowances and gas cards for certain roles, access to market leading medical and emotional and mental health benefits, dental, and vision insurance plans, virtual care options for physical therapy and primary care, generous paid time off, 401k plan with employer match and access to expert financial resources, company paid and voluntary life insurance, tax deferred savings accounts, 10 backup daycare days each year, short- and long-term disability, commuter benefits and more.  For more information, click here.  Role Summary   The Senior Director of Talent & Performance Management plays a critical, enterprise-wide role in shaping Suffolk’s ability to grow, perform, and lead in a dynamic market. This leader is responsible for architecting and driving a modern, integrated talent strategy that strengthens leadership capability, accelerates employee development, and ensures a strong pipeline of ready-now talent aligned to business priorities.  Operating at both a strategic and executional level, this role will design scalable frameworks across performance management, succession planning, career architecture, and leadership development, directly influencing organizational effectiveness, workforce readiness, and employee experience.   This leader will partner closely with the VP, Talent Strategy & Experience People & Culture, business leaders, and executive stakeholders to evolve Suffolk’s talent strategy into a modern, data-driven, and employee-centric model.  This role requires an on-site presence 4 days a week in our amazing Boston office - which offers free parking, a free on-site gym and cafeteria and other perks that make for a great culture and unique employee experience!  Responsibilities Performance Management Strategy  Evolve and lead the Suffolk’s performance management philosophy, processes, and tools.  Serve as a subject matter expert in the design and build of Suffolk’s new Oracle-based performance management platform, playing a critical role in shaping the overall strategy, structure, and user experience. Bring best practices and expertise to create a best-in-class platform & user experience.  Partner cross-functionally to drive a seamless transition, ensuring an intuitive, high-impact platform that enhances engagement and elevates performance outcomes.  Advise HR Business Partners, Total Rewards teams and senior business leaders on talent and performance best practices, serving as a trusted center-of-excellence resource for talent decisions.  Drive alignment between performance, compensation, and talent outcomes  Partner with HRBPs and leaders to embed a high-performance, feedback-driven culture  This team will oversee performance & compensation cycle execution, including goal setting, reviews, calibration, and communications.  Succession Planning  Lead enterprise succession planning strategy and execution across critical roles  Facilitate talent review processes with senior leadership  Build bench strength through targeted development and succession pipelines  Provide insights and reporting on readiness, risk, and internal mobility opportunities  Support executive-level succession planning in partnership with senior leadership  Organizational Design, Career Architecture & Workforce Planning  Design and evolve organizational structures to improve efficiency, scalability, and alignment with strategic priorities.  Oversee enterprise workforce planning processes to assess current and future talent needs, identify workforce gaps, and develop strategies aligned with business objectives and growth plans.  Facilitate org design efforts including role clarity, spans and layers, decision rights, and governance models to enhance effectiveness and accountability.  Partner with senior leadership to assess org health and recommend structural or role design adjustments that enhance performance, collaboration, and innovation.  Design and implement enterprise career architecture, job structure and leadership development model and framework.  Ensure alignment between career pathways, learning, and internal mobility  Partner with Internal teams to support future capabilities