The General Manager – Talent Development is a senior leadership role responsible for shaping and executing the organization’s talent development strategy. This position drives capability building, leadership development, and cultural transformation to enable a high-performance, values-driven organization. Reporting to the Executive Vice President HR, the GM leads a team and serves as a strategic advisor on talent, succession planning, and organizational development.
Learning and Development strategies
- Design and implement an enterprise-wide learning and talent development strategy aligned with organizational goals.
- Conduct training needs assessments and consolidate training needs for management and staff across all levels.
- Introduce innovative learning methodologies (e-learning, blended learning, mentorship, leadership academies).
Leadership and Capability Building
Establish competency frameworks and leadership development programs to build a strong talent pipeline.Develop and execute management capability-building programs.Lead succession planning and HIPO identification for management roles.Performance and Development Integration
Integrate learning outcomes with performance management and career progression models.Redesign and execute NEO (New Employee Orientation) for management.Design and nurture performance management processes and ensure annual execution.Culture and Engagement
Own organizational culture initiatives, including Values & Behaviors, engagement surveys, and related activities.Promote a learning culture that fosters innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.Curate engagement programs to strengthen retention and reinforce organizational valuesGovernance, Analytics & Partnerships
Define and track learning KPIs, conduct impact analyses, and maintain a robust learning analytics framework.Ensure compliance with donor, legal, and ethical standards in all talent development initiatives.Manage annual L&D budgets and optimize spend through internal and external partnerships.Build strategic partnerships with academic institutions, training vendors, and donor agencies to enhance programs and secure co-funding.#J-18808-Ljbffr