Senior Manager / DGM - TM & OD

Gokaldas Exports Ltd; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Gokaldas Exports Ltd. is seeking an experienced Talent Management and Organization Development leader to drive leadership development, succession planning, and performance initiatives across the organization.

You will partner with business leaders to implement frameworks and foster a culture of engagement and continuous improvement. You'll manage complex talent processes, analyze data for insights, and oversee vendor partnerships while ensuring governance and timely delivery of OD programs

Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree/diploma in Human Resources, Organization Development, Organizational Psychology, or related field.
• Certifications in Organization Development and Change Management will be an advantage.
• Preferred qualifications may include ODCP (Organization Development Certified Professional) or related certifications.

Responsibilities

• Support design, coordination, and execution of leadership development initiatives across the organization.
• Assist in implementing talent management frameworks, tools, and interventions aligned to organizational priorities.
• Coordinate succession planning processes, talent reviews, and leadership pipeline initiatives.
• Support the administration and continuous improvement of the Performance Management System (PMS).
• Coordinate and track the annual talent management calendar and key talent processes.
• Partner with business leaders and HR teams to support team effectiveness and leadership capability-building initiatives.
• Contribute to culture-building and employee engagement initiatives reinforcing organizational values and behaviors.
• Support OD interventions including change management and organizational effectiveness.
• Analyze talent data and prepare insights, reports, and recommendations for decision-making.
• Manage vendors, learning partners, assessments, and program logistics.
• Ensure strong program governance, stakeholder communication, and process discipline across talent initiatives.
• Apply design-thinking while maintaining scalable talent processes.

Skills

Leadership Development

Talent Management

Succession Planning

Performance Management

Organization Development

Culture and Employee Engagement

Team Effectiveness

Change Management

Education

Postgraduate degree in HR

OD and Change Management certifications

ODCP / PDOD certifications

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design, coordination, and execution of leadership development initiatives across the organization.
• Assist in implementing talent management frameworks, tools, and interventions aligned to organizational priorities.
• Coordinate succession planning processes, talent reviews, and leadership pipeline initiatives.
• Support the administration and continuous improvement of the Performance Management System (PMS), ensuring a seamless employee and manager experience throughout the performance cycle.
• Coordinate and track the annual talent management calendar, ensuring timely execution of key talent and OD processes.
• Partner with business leaders and HR teams to support team effectiveness and leadership capability-building initiatives.
• Contribute to culture-building and employee engagement initiatives that reinforce organizational values and desired behaviors.
• Support Organization Development interventions, including change management, organizational effectiveness, and culture initiatives as required.
• Analyse talent data and prepare insights, reports, and recommendations to support decision-making.
• Manage vendors, learning partners, assessments, and program logistics as required.
• Ensure strong program governance, stakeholder communication, process discipline, and follow-through across talent initiatives.
• Apply design-thinking principles while maintaining structured and scalable talent processes.

Candidate Profile

• 8-15 years of experience in Talent Management, Organization Development, Learning & Development, or related HR disciplines.
• Experience supporting and coordinating initiatives across:
  • Leadership Development
  • Talent Management
  • Succession Planning
  • Performance Management
  • Organization Development
  • Culture and Employee Engagement
  • Team Effectiveness
  • Change Management
• Strong program management and stakeholder management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex talent processes with attention to detail and execution excellence.
• Strong process orientation, balanced with a creative and human-centered approach to designing employee and leadership experiences.
• Comfortable working with data, dashboards, reporting, and tracking talent outcomes.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and influencing skills.

Education & Certifications

• Postgraduate degree/diploma in Human Resources, Organization Development, Organizational Psychology, or a related field.
• Certifications in Organization Development and Change Management will be an advantage.
• Preferred qualifications may include:
  • ODCP (Organization Development Certified Professional)
  • Post Graduate Diploma in OD & Change Management
  • Other recognized certifications in Talent Management, Change Management, or Coaching.