Cohere
Senior Manager, Talent Development
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Senior Manager, Talent Development
Who Are We?
Cohere is the leading security-first enterprise AI company. We build cutting-edge foundation AI models and end-to-end products designed to solve real-world business problems.
We train and deploy frontier models for enterprises building AI systems, believing our work is instrumental in the adoption and scaling of AI. We’re looking for passionate individuals who want to contribute to this mission.
Each team member is responsible for enhancing our models’ capabilities and driving value for our customers. Cohere’s multicultural talent includes researchers, engineers, designers, and more—all deeply passionate about their craft.
Our global team is co-headed in Toronto and San Francisco, with key offices in: 🇬🇧 London 🇺🇸 New York City 🇨🇦 Montreal 🇸🇵 Seoul 🇩🇪 Germany 🇫🇷 Paris
Please note: We’re currently building our talent pipeline for this role and won’t begin interviewing immediately. All applications are reviewed thoughtfully, but responses may take longer than usual. Thank you for your patience.
Why This Role?
We’re hiring our first Senior Manager, Talent Development—a groundbreaking opportunity to shape a function from scratch.
In this rare role, rather than inheriting a mature practice, you’ll design programs, frameworks, and processes to develop managers, leaders, and talent as Cohere scales. With high trust and autonomy, you’ll partner directly with the Head of HR to pioneer Talent Development—a function anticipated to grow alongside the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Partner with HR and senior leaders to define the People function’s capabilities; build frameworks for leadership and organizational growth.
- Own critical Talent Development areas:
- Leadership Development: Manager and leadership capability
- Talent Development: Career development, succession planning, and high-potential programs
- Manager Enablement: Practical playbooks, resources, and frameworks
- Organizational Capability: Operational improvements in collaboration, communication, and leadership
- Onboarding & Growth: helped new hires ramp efficiently
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How You’ll Grow Within Cohere:
This role begins as a senior individual contributor with cross-business influence. As Cohere scales globally, the Talent Development function will expand, presenting opportunities to build and lead a team over time.
You’ll Thrive Here If You…
✔ Build capability — Empower managers, leaders, and teams to excel.
✔ Think commercially — Solve tangible business challenges beyond traditional training and development.
✔ Love creating from scratch — Design zero-to-one programs that demonstrate impact.
✔ Influence through partnership — Collaborate effectively with leaders, stakeholders, and business partners.
✔ Balance strategy and execution — Craft vision while ensuring seamless delivery.
✔ Embrace ambiguity — Thrive in fast-changing environments and flexible settings.
Compensation
- Salary range: $160k–$240k (or local equivalents), enriched with equity
- Factors: Experience, skills, location, and market standards.
- Comprehensive benefits program supporting your health, well-being, and growth.
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Full-Time Employee Perks
Financial & Working Benefits
✅ Weekly stipend of $75/£75+ for lunch. ✅ Full health & dental benefits with a mental health budget. ✅ RRSP/401k/Pension matching and stocks. ✅ Caregiver support: 6 months top-up for parental leave.
Enrichment Program ($$ to invest monthly)
🎨 Arts & culture 🧘♀️ Fitness & wellness 🤝 Quality time for personal growth 🏠 Workspace improvements
🎓 Conferences, courses, and coaching stipends
Holidays & Work Flexibility
✨ 6 weeks paid vacation (30 working days) 💻 Remote work option with access to other offices and co-working spaces. 🚀 $500 home office stipend
How and Where We Work
Cohere is remote-first. Our offices are in:
🇨🇦 Toronto 🇺🇸 San Francisco 🇺🇸 New York City 🇬🇧 London 🇫🇷 Paris 🇨🇦 Montreal 🇸🇵 Seoul (+ future locations coming)
For in-office teams: 🍽️ Daily lunch program 🍪 Snacks constantly available 🤝 Community and social events
For remote team members: 💼 Co-working benefit to collaborate with local professionals 📅 Option to attend office offsites
About Inclusion
We strongly promote an inclusive culture and welcome applicants of all backgrounds. Should you require accommodation during the process, please submit an Accommodations Request Form—we’re happy to meet your needs.
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