Vickie Gallant-Pacios

About Vickie Gallant-Pacios

Empowering People. Elevating Performance. Driving Business Forward.I’m a strategic Talent Development leader who believes the best leaders listen to understand, stay humble, and never stop learning. I bring authenticity, curiosity, and a deep respect for the value people bring to an organization.With a passion for continuous learning, leadership development, and succession planning, I partner with business leaders to close skill gaps, build inclusive cultures, and develop high-performing teams—today and for the future.I lead national and global initiatives that simplify complexity, foster emerging talent, and drive operational excellence. My strengths in communication, attention to detail, and results-focused execution make me a trusted advisor and collaborator across all levels of the business.Core Expertise:Strategy | Talent Management | Leadership Development | Organizational Development | Performance Management | Career Development | Learning & Development | Change Management | Succession Planning | Project & Program Management | Process Improvement | Budget & Operations

Experience

1. Director Talent Development

   Shawmut Design and Construction

   Sep 2025 — Present · Boston, MA, US

   Strategic & People-Centered: Driving business growth by developing leaders, empowering teams, and building cultures where people thrive.Leadership Development Expert: Shaping today’s talent into tomorrow’s leaders through intentional learning, coaching, and succession planning.Builder of High-Impact Talent Strategies: Transforming talent development into a competitive advantage through scalable, inclusive, and results-driven programs.Culture & Capability Champion: Creating learning ecosystems that close skill gaps, elevate performance, and foster belonging.Trusted Business Partner: Aligning talent strategies with business goals to deliver measurable impact nation-wide.

Education

• Northeastern University

  Certificate, Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing

  1999 — 1999

• Northeastern University

  Associate Degree, Management Information Systems - Information Technology

  2000 — 2002

• Merrimack College

  Certificate, Professional in Human Resources (PHR)

  2010 — 2010

• Northeastern University

  Bachelor Degree, Leadership

  2014 — 2015

Skills

• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Talent Management
• Organizational Development
• Human Resources
• Team Leadership
• Onboarding
• Management
• Process Improvement
• Leadership
• Project Planning
• Leadership Development
• Strategy
• Succession Planning
• New Hire Orientations
• Organizational Design
• Strategic Planning
• Coaching
• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Business Process Improvement
• Project Management
• Program Management
• Change Management
• Performance Management
• Recruiting
• Culture Change
• Human Resources Information Systems (Hris)