SEA- Manager/ Senior Manager, Talent Development

Deloitte PLT; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Manager/Senior Manager for Talent Development to lead strategic programs across Southeast Asia. This role focuses on enhancing leadership pipelines, fostering a coaching culture, and promoting career mobility. You will collaborate with diverse teams to implement impactful learning initiatives and support the development of key talent programs. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and inclusion, and make a significant impact on the growth of its workforce. If you are passionate about talent development and eager to drive change, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in Talent Development or Learning & Leadership Development.
• Strong skills in stakeholder engagement and project management.
• Experience with program design and leadership pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Support design and enhancement of strategic development programs.
• Curate frameworks for internal mobility and career development.
• Deliver training sessions for Talent teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Project Management

Content Development

Communication Skills

Data Analysis

Presentation Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology

Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Development

Job description

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SEA- Manager/ Senior Manager, Talent Development

Date: 28 Apr 2025

Location:

Kuala Lumpur, MY

Title: SEA- Manager/ Senior Manager, Talent Development

Are you ready to unleash your potential?

At Deloitte, our purpose is to make an impact that matters for our clients, our people, and the communities we serve.

We believe we have a responsibility to be a force for good, and WorldImpact is our portfolio of initiatives focused on making a tangible impact on society’s biggest challenges and creating a better future. We strive to advise clients on how to deliver purpose-led growth and embed more equitable, inclusive as well as sustainable business practices.

Hence, we seek talented individuals driven to excel and innovate, working together to achieve our shared goals.

We are committed to creating positive work experiences that foster a culture of respect and inclusion, where diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone is recognised for their contributions.

Ready to unleash your potential with us? Join the winning team now!

Work you’ll do

As part of the SEA Talent Centre of Excellence (CoE), the Manager/ Senior Manager, Talent Development supports the design, curation, and enhancement of key strategic development programs across Deloitte Southeast Asia. This role enables consistent, high-impact implementation by providing country Talent teams and business stakeholders with program frameworks, tools, resources, and capability-building support.

You will help embed Deloitte’s leadership principles, 368 Charter, Shared Values, and inclusive talent strategies across the employee lifecycle, with a special focus on leadership pipeline development, coaching culture, career mobility, and early-career acceleration.

Key Responsibilities

1. Program Design, Curation, and Enablement

• SEA Apprenticeship Programme-Support the development of scalable program design, toolkits, and communications. Work with countries to embed apprenticeship opportunities that blend learning with business exposure.
• Career Mobility-Curate frameworks and resources that encourage internal mobility across business units and geographies. Partner with stakeholders to track and promote mobility trends and enablers.
• ELDP (Executive Leadership Development Programme)-Assist in enhancing the SEA-level ELDP design. Coordinate with internal facilitators and external partners to deliver impactful learning aligned to Partner-readiness goals.
• Performance Improvement Plan (PIP)-Provide program guidance and resources to ensure consistent implementation across SEA. Enable HR teams with templates, communications, and upskilling to manage PIP cases effectively.
• Graduate Development-Collaborate with Campus and Country Talent teams to standardize graduate onboarding and learning pathways. Promote consistent experience and application of 368 Charter values.
• Coaching Culture-Curate and deploy initiatives to build a strong culture of coaching. Promote manager-as-coach capabilities, peer coaching tools, and leader visibility in coaching initiatives.
• ICONIC (HiPO Development)-Support the design and refinement of HiPO identification, nomination, and development strategies. Work with Talent Partners to track progress and succession alignment.
• Women’s Development-Support SEA-wide women’s development initiatives, including sponsorship, mentoring, and advocacy programs. Track progress against gender diversity and advancement goals.

2. Capability Building and Stakeholder Enablement

• Deliver briefings, onboarding, and upskilling sessions for country Talent teams and business stakeholders on program intent, process, and delivery
• Create toolkits, playbooks, comms templates, and user guides for ease of local implementation
• Promote best practice sharing across markets through learning sessions, resource libraries, and community-of-practice engagements

3. Program Governance and Impact Measurement

• Maintain dashboards and reports to track program uptake, outcomes, and alignment with SEA Talent strategies
• Collect feedback and insights across countries to enhance program design and execution
• Ensure alignment to Deloitte SEA’s broader Talent strategy, including DEI and leadership pipeline metrics

Key Expectations & Success Measures

• Enable countries with consistent frameworks, resources, and guidance
• Ensure programs reflect SEA-wide strategic priorities and leadership principles
• Drive collaboration and cross-market synergy within the SEA Talent community
• Track and report progress on program KPIs, DEI metrics, and leadership pipeline indicators
• Maintain alignment with 368 Charter and SEA Talent operating model

Your role as a leader

At Deloitte, we believe in the importance of empowering our people to be leaders at all levels. We connect our purpose and shared values to identify issues as well as to make an impact that matters to our clients, people and the communities. Additionally, Associates / Analysts / Consultants across our Firm are expected to:

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to personal learning and development.
• Understand how our daily work contributes to the priorities of the team and business.
• Understand the set expectations and demonstrate accountability in keeping personal performance on track.
• Actively focus on developing effective communications and relationship-building skills with stakeholders, clients and team.
• Demonstrate an appreciation for working with others.
• Understand what is fundamental to Deloitte’s success as a business.
• Demonstrate integrity and an awareness of strengths, differences, and personal impact.
• Develop their understanding of Deloitte and offer a fresh perspective.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Organizational Development, or related field

Min. 8-10 years of regional or multi-country experience in Talent Development or Learning & Leadership Development

Strong stakeholder engagement, project management, and content development skills

Experience with program design, development frameworks, and leadership pipelines

Familiarity with performance, coaching, and HiPo development models

Comfortable working in a highly matrixed, collaborative environment

Strong communication, data analysis, and presentation skills

Due to volume of applications, we regret only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Candidates will only be contacted by authorized Deloitte Recruiters via firm’s business contact number or business email address.

Requisition ID: 108525

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