Oliver Wyman - Partner Talent Management Lead - Dubai or Riyadh or Doha

Oliver Wyman is looking to bring onboard an experienced professional as a Partner Talent Management Lead to join our IMEA (India, Middle East, South Africa) Talent Management Team!

This role can be based out of our Dubai, Riyadh, or Doha Office.

Job Overview

Partner Talent Management Lead works closely with the IMEA Executive Director of Talent operating at the intersection of talent strategy, business growth, and regional leadership governance. The role ensures timely, accurate delivery of partner review cycles, development plans, and related talent administration to shape and execute the Partner talent architecture that drives firm performance, leadership pipeline strength, and long term growth. It requires strong stakeholder management skills and a trusted advisory presence with senior leadership, directly impacting the Partner pipeline, performance management, and revenue growth.

Key Responsibilities

Partner Talent Management & Development

• Manage end to end administration of the Partner Review Cycle (PRC) for the IMEA region, including timelines, logistics, materials preparation, pack consolidation, and coordination of meetings.
• Act as career advisor for Partners, providing clarity on career and growth plans within the firm.
• Maintain and validate partner performance and talent data; prepare summary reports and operational dashboards for the IMEA Executive Director of Talent and regional leadership.
• Collaborate with the Partner Development Council (PDC), Learning & Development teams and ED of Talent for IMEA to design and deliver tailored Partner development programs addressing key skill gaps and regional needs.
• Lead the regional coordination and operational execution of the Partner Review Committee process, ensuring rigorous candidate identification, compelling business case development, and seamless candidate experience.
• Team with other Partner Talent Management Lead roles across the firm to share best practices and improve collaboration.

Partner Performance Management

• Manage end to end execution and integrity of Partner performance management processes, including mid year feedback, year end reviews, and objective setting, collaborating with the IMEA ED of Talent, Business Impact Managers and cross functional teams to ensure fairness, consistency, and accountability.
• Manage Partner watchlists, mutual departure discussions, and Focused Development Plans (FDPs) with rigor and sensitivity in close partnership with the IMEA ED of Talent and Regional Head of HC Operations.
• Support local HC and regional leadership in managing Partner exits and alternative pathways, ensuring smooth transitions aligned with firm strategy and culture.

New Partner Integration & Onboarding

• Own the onboarding and integration experience for new external Partners and newly promoted Partners, proactively monitoring progress, identifying challenges, and recommending timely interventions to ensure successful assimilation.
• Provide hands on operational support to ensure seamless transitions, engaging appropriate commercial leaders and stakeholders as needed.
• Collaborate with the Head of Recruiting in IMEA by creating an open feedback loop on Partner candidates, regularly evaluating recruitment outcomes, and providing actionable insights to enhance recruiting effectiveness.

Partner Employment Relations Advisory

• Work with the IMEA ED of Talent Partner to provide timely input on Partner employment relations matters, including exit negotiations and conflict resolution, balancing firm interests with Partner engagement and retention considerations.

Process Governance & Reporting

• Prepare and present data driven reports and insights on Partner performance and talent management metrics to the IMEA Management Committee to guide and inform decision making.
• Maintain rigorous operational standards and accountability in talent processes to ensure fairness, consistency, and transparency.

Required Skills and Attributes

• 7+ years of experience in partner level talent strategy, talent operations, performance management, and coaching within professional services or consulting firms.
• Strong business acumen and partnership capabilities, with the ability to learn and adapt quickly to changing business needs.
• Highly analytical; proficient in Excel and able to analyze datasets relating to Partner performance.
• Proven ability to develop and execute senior level talent strategies aligned with regional business priorities and growth objectives.
• Trusted advisor to senior leadership, skilled at influencing and building strong, collaborative relationships and networks.
• Experience in managing senior level talent pipelines, succession planning, and mitigating attrition risks.
• Experienced in leading performance review committees and rigorous performance evaluation processes.
• Strong communication and influencing skills, accomplished in consensus building and adapting style across diverse audiences.
• Operational and client service excellence with an ownership mindset.
• Excellent project management skills to coordinate complex talent processes and cross functional initiatives.
• Collaborative leader with experience working across regions and functions to share best practices and drive consistency.
• Experience leveraging external benchmarking to inform talent strategy.
• Comfortable working independently and thriving in a team setting within a fast paced environment.
• Strong advocate for Partner talent strategies that drive business growth and organizational health.