Manager - Performance & Talent

A. F. Ferguson & Co. (a member firm of the PwC network)

Karachi , Pakistan

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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 trusted business advisors, we operate in a dynamic environment that offers exciting opportunities for growth and development. Our Talent and Development team at PwC plays a critical role in identifying, deploying, and enhancing employee skills through continuous learning and strategic talent initiatives. This team collaborates closely with subject matter experts and project groups to align talent strategies with evolving market trends and organizational goals. The Manager – Performance & Talent will lead the design and execution of performance and talent management programs across Pakistan, partnering with Human Capital teams to strengthen frameworks around succession planning, competency development, and employee engagement. This role uses data-driven insights to enhance organizational capability and improve the overall employee experience.

Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the end-to-end annual performance management cycle, including goal setting, evaluations, calibration sessions, feedback collection, compliance oversight, and reporting to leadership.
- Design, implement, and continuously 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, assessing readiness of successors, maintaining talent pipelines, and facilitating leadership discussions on talent.
- Plan and execute talent assessments, development centers, 360-degree feedback initiatives, and competency-based programs 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 data on performance, talent, engagement, and assessments to provide actionable insights for decision-makers.
- Manage the Performance & Talent project portfolio ensuring governance, resource coordination, milestone tracking, quality delivery, and alignment with both local and global timelines.
- Build strong relationships with business leaders, Human Capital teams, and external partners, while coaching team members and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

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 effectively.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Organizational Development, or a related discipline.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits:
- A relevant master’s degree is preferred.
- Strong expertise in competency framework design, facilitation, and change management.
- Proficiency in people analytics, dashboard creation, and executive-level reporting.
- Excellent project governance, stakeholder management, communication, problem-solving, coaching, and leadership skills.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute significantly to the firm’s talent strategy and organizational effectiveness, working within a collaborative environment that values innovation and professional growth.