Manager - Performance & Talent

A. F. Ferguson & Co. (a member firm of the PwC network); Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 5,200,000 - 8,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A. F. Ferguson & Co., part of the PwC network, seeks a Manager – Performance & Talent to lead firm-wide performance and talent initiatives in Pakistan.

You will partner with the HC team to strengthen frameworks, succession planning, and talent assessment, using data-driven insights to enhance organizational capability. The role involves designing frameworks, developing dashboards, managing change, and coaching leaders across cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in performance management, talent management, organization development, people consulting, or a related area; ownership of cross-functional projects and senior stakeholder engagement.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business/Organizational fields; a relevant master’s degree is preferred.
• Master’s degree is preferred for advanced roles and leadership responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of firm-wide performance and talent management initiatives across Pakistan.
• Partner with HC team to strengthen performance frameworks, succession planning, talent assessment, competency development, employee feedback, and change adoption.
• Develop dashboards and management reports that consolidate performance, talent, engagement, and assessment data for leadership decision-making.
• Plan and deliver talent assessments, development centres, 360-degree feedback, and leadership/behavioral competency initiatives.
• Translate people strategy and priorities into practical talent programs and measurable action plans.
• Lead change management and adoption for new people processes and technologies through stakeholder engagement and training.
• Manage project portfolio with governance, milestone tracking, and alignment with local/global timelines.
• Build strong relationships with business leaders and cross-functional teams, coaching staff for continuous improvement.

Skills

Performance management

Succession planning

Talent reviews

Assessment methodologies

Competency framework

Facilitation

Change management

People analytics

Executive reporting

Project governance

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Problem-solving

Coaching

Team leadership

Education

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

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

At A.F.Ferguson & Co, our vision is to be the first choice employer for professional staff. As a trusted business advisor, we work in a changing world which offers great opportunities for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest talent pool, as well as those who reflect the diverse nature of our society. And we aim to encourage a culture where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths.

At PwC, our people in talent and development focus on finding, deploying, training and enabling talent through talent identification and enhancing employee skills and knowledge, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth. These individuals collaborate with subject matter specialists and project teams to strategize effective ways to locate, assess, educate and train employees, in line with market developments and firm strategy.

Those in performance management at PwC will focus on optimising organisational performance through data analysis and strategic planning. You will help businesses identify areas for improvement and develop strategies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Role Overview

The Manager – Performance & Talent leads the design and delivery of firm-wide performance and talent management initiatives across Pakistan. The role partners with HC team to strengthen performance frameworks, succession planning, talent assessment, competency development, employee feedback, and change adoption, using data-driven insights to improve organizational capability and employee experience.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead the annual performance management cycle, including goal setting, evaluation timelines, calibration, feedback processes, compliance monitoring, and leadership reporting.
• Design and continuously improve performance frameworks, KPI structures, rating methodologies, governance mechanisms, and supporting guidance aligned with business priorities.
• Drive succession planning and talent review processes by identifying critical roles, assessing successor readiness, maintaining talent pipelines, and facilitating leadership talent discussions.
• Plan and deliver talent assessments, development centres, 360-degree feedback, and leadership or behavioral competency initiatives to identify strengths, development needs, and high-potential talent.
• Translate people strategy and organizational priorities into practical talent programs, development interventions, and measurable action plans.
• Lead change management and adoption for new people processes and technologies through stakeholder engagement, communications, workshops, training, and supporting toolkits.
• Develop dashboards and management reports that consolidate performance, talent, engagement, and assessment data into actionable insights for leadership decision-making.
• Manage the Performance & Talent project portfolio, ensuring clear governance, resource coordination, milestone tracking, quality delivery, and alignment with local and global timelines.
• Build strong relationships with business leaders, HC teams, and external partners, while coaching team members and promoting continuous improvement across the function.

Experience Required

5+ years of relevant experience in performance management, talent management, organization development, people consulting, or a related area, with demonstrated ownership of cross-functional projects and senior stakeholder engagement.

Educational Requirement

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Organizational Development, or a related discipline; a relevant master’s degree is preferred.

Key Skills

• Performance management, succession planning, talent reviews, and assessment methodologies
• Competency framework design, facilitation, and change management
• People analytics, dashboards, and executive-level reporting
• Project governance, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration
• Strong communication, problem-solving, coaching, and team leadership capabilities