Manager - Performance & Talent

At A.F. Ferguson & Co, we strive to be the employer of choice for professional talent by fostering an inclusive culture where individuals from diverse backgrounds can thrive and be valued for their unique strengths. As a trusted business advisor operating in a dynamic environment, we offer exciting opportunities for growth and development. Within PwC, the Talent and Development team plays a critical role in identifying, deploying, and enhancing employee skills through continuous learning and professional growth initiatives. This team collaborates closely with subject matter experts and project groups to align talent strategies with evolving market trends and organizational goals. The Performance Management function focuses on optimizing business outcomes by leveraging data analysis and strategic planning to identify improvement areas and drive efficiency.

The Manager – Performance & Talent will lead the design and implementation of firm-wide performance and talent management programs across Pakistan. This role works in partnership with the Human Capital team to strengthen performance frameworks, succession planning, competency development, and employee engagement. Using data-driven insights, the manager will enhance organizational capability and improve the overall employee experience by driving change adoption and fostering leadership alignment.

Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the end-to-end annual performance management cycle, including goal setting, evaluation, calibration, feedback, compliance, and leadership reporting.
- Design and refine performance frameworks, KPIs, rating methodologies, governance structures, and guidance materials aligned with business priorities.
- Drive succession planning and talent review processes by identifying critical roles, evaluating successor readiness, maintaining talent pipelines, and facilitating leadership discussions.
- Plan and execute talent assessments, development centers, 360-degree feedback, and competency initiatives to identify strengths, development needs, and high-potential employees.
- Translate organizational priorities and people strategies into actionable talent programs, development interventions, and measurable outcomes.
- Lead change management efforts for new people processes and technologies through stakeholder engagement, communications, workshops, training sessions, and supporting resources.
- Develop dashboards and management reports that consolidate performance, talent, engagement, and assessment data into actionable insights for leadership decision-making.
- Manage the Performance & Talent project portfolio, ensuring governance, resource coordination, milestone tracking, quality delivery, and alignment with local and global timelines.
- Build strong relationships with business leaders, Human Capital teams, and external partners, while coaching team members and fostering continuous improvement across the function.

Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in performance management, talent management, organizational development, people consulting, or related fields.
- Proven track record of managing cross-functional projects and engaging with senior stakeholders.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Organizational Development, or a related discipline.

Preferred Qualifications:
- A relevant master’s degree is highly desirable.

Key Skills:
- Expertise in performance management, succession planning, talent reviews, and assessment methodologies.
- Competency framework design, facilitation, and change management experience.
- Proficiency in people analytics, dashboard creation, and executive-level reporting.
- Strong project governance, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, coaching, and leadership skills.

This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on organizational performance and talent development within a leading professional services firm, supporting a culture of continuous learning and growth.