Senior Manager - Talent Management

The Senior Manager – Talent Management will lead the design, development, and implementation of talent strategies that drive organizational performance and employee growth. This role will focus on end-to-end talent management initiatives, including performance management, leadership development, succession planning, employee engagement, and learning strategy. The ideal candidate brings strong strategic thinking, hands-on execution experience, and a passion for enabling a high-performing culture.

Key Responsibilities:

Talent Strategy & Planning

• Develop and execute a comprehensive Talent Management strategy aligned with business goals.
• Partner with senior leadership to identify talent gaps and create actionable plans to address them.
• Lead organizational capability assessments and propose interventions for improvement.

Performance Management

• Oversee the performance management cycle, including goal setting, mid-year and annual reviews.
• Enhance performance frameworks, competency models, and evaluation tools.
• Provide coaching and guidance to leaders on effective performance conversations.

Leadership Development

• Design and implement leadership development programs for emerging, mid-level, and senior leaders.
• Identify high-potential employees and build development roadmaps.
• Facilitate coaching, workshops, and capability-building sessions.

Succession Planning

• Drive robust succession planning processes across business units.
• Create and maintain succession pipelines for critical roles.
• Evaluate readiness and development needs for key successors.

Learning & Development

• Develop annual training calendars aligned to organizational priorities.
• Lead training needs analysis (TNA), vendor management, and program evaluation.
• Introduce innovative learning solutions, digital platforms, and blended learning approaches.

Employee Engagement & Retention

• Design and manage employee engagement initiatives, surveys, and action planning.
• Partner with HRBPs and leaders to enhance workplace culture and career development.
• Implement retention strategies for top talent.

Talent Analytics & Reporting

• Track and report key talent metrics, trends, and insights.
• Use data-driven insights to recommend improvements and measure program effectiveness.

Qualifications & Experience:

• 12+ years of strong experience in Talent Management, Learning & Development, Performance Management, or Organizational Development.
• Proven experience designing and implementing talent frameworks and leadership programs.
• Strong facilitation, coaching, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with senior leadership across regions.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and project management abilities.
• Master’s degree in HR, Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, or related field (preferred).

Key Competencies:

• Strategic thinking and execution
• Leadership and influence
• Strong HR analytics capability
• Change management expertise
• High emotional intelligence
• Program design and delivery
• Stakeholder management