Position: Talent & Succession Development Manager
Role Summary:
This role is responsible for crafting and executing strategic initiatives in talent development and succession planning. The manager ensures the organization maintains a strong leadership pipeline and a sustainable approach to identifying and nurturing high-potential talent in alignment with business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Succession Planning
Develop and manage frameworks to identify and prepare high-potential employees for key leadership roles.
Partner with senior leaders to conduct talent reviews and assess succession readiness.
Maintain and grow talent pipelines for mission-critical positions across the organization.
Talent Development
Lead the design and rollout of leadership development programs, mentoring schemes, and competency-based learning pathways.
Collaborate with HR Business Partners and department leaders to align development strategies with organizational needs.
Evaluate program impact using data insights and participant feedback.
Organizational Development
Support change initiatives that improve employee engagement, satisfaction, and overall productivity.
Contribute to the development and execution of organizational development strategies.
Implement interventions that promote a high-performance and positive workplace culture.
Learning Strategy
Conduct training needs assessments and design curriculum frameworks tailored to both functional and leadership competencies.
Oversee the integration of digital learning platforms and learning management systems to encourage self-directed learning.
Facilitate learning sessions focused on leadership, change management, and organizational effectiveness.
Performance Management
Align performance management systems with talent development objectives.
Support goal-setting, performance review processes, and continuous feedback mechanisms.
Analyze performance data to inform workforce planning and talent strategies.
Qualifications
Master’s degree in Psychology, Human Resources, Organizational Development, or a related field.
Additional certifications in HRD, Talent Management, or OD are advantageous.
8–10 years of experience in Learning & Development, Talent Management, or Organizational Development.
Proven expertise in succession planning, leadership development, and competency modeling.
Experience with LMS platforms and digital learning technologies.
Strong strategic thinking and ability to align talent initiatives with business goals.
Excellent project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
Proficient in data analysis and performance metrics.
Outstanding communication, facilitation, and coaching abilities.
Collaborative and influential across functions.