Manager – Performance & Talent

At PwC, the Talent and Development team is dedicated to identifying, deploying, training, and enabling talent by enhancing employee skills and fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth. This team works closely with subject matter experts and project teams to develop strategies for locating, assessing, educating, and training employees in alignment with market trends and the firm’s overall strategy. The Performance Management function focuses on optimizing organizational performance through data analysis and strategic planning, helping businesses identify improvement areas and implement strategies to boost efficiency and effectiveness.

The Manager – Performance & Talent will lead the design and execution of firm-wide performance and talent management initiatives across Pakistan. This role collaborates with the Human Capital (HC) team to strengthen performance frameworks, succession planning, talent assessments, competency development, employee feedback mechanisms, and change adoption. Utilizing data-driven insights, the Manager will drive improvements in organizational capability and enhance the employee experience.

Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the annual performance management cycle, including goal setting, evaluation timelines, calibration, feedback processes, compliance monitoring, and leadership reporting.
- Design and continuously refine performance frameworks, KPI structures, rating methodologies, governance mechanisms, and supporting guidelines aligned with business priorities.
- Drive succession planning and talent review processes by identifying critical roles, assessing successor readiness, maintaining talent pipelines, and facilitating leadership talent discussions.
- Plan and deliver talent assessments, development centers, 360-degree feedback, and leadership or behavioral competency initiatives to identify strengths, development needs, and high-potential talent.
- Translate people strategy and organizational priorities into practical talent programs, development interventions, and measurable action plans.
- Lead change management and adoption for new people processes and technologies through stakeholder engagement, communications, workshops, training sessions, and supporting toolkits.
- 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 clear governance, resource coordination, milestone tracking, quality delivery, and alignment with local and global timelines.
- Build strong relationships with business leaders, HC teams, and external partners, while coaching team members and promoting continuous improvement across the function.

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

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

This role requires adaptability, analytical thinking, data-driven decision-making, and a strong commitment to continuous learning. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a dynamic environment, embracing change, and driving initiatives that enhance employee performance and organizational effectiveness.

Travel requirements, visa sponsorship availability, and government clearance details are not specified.

This position offers an opportunity to contribute significantly to PwC’s talent and performance management strategies, supporting the firm’s growth and success in Pakistan.