Manager – Performance & Talent

A. F. Ferguson & Co. (a member firm of the PwC network); Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC is seeking a Manager in Pakistan to lead performance and talent initiatives across the firm. You will partner with the HC team to strengthen performance frameworks, succession planning, and talent assessment while using data-driven insights to enhance capability and employee experience.

You will design and deliver organizational development programs, manage dashboards and governance, and drive change adoption across functions.

Qualifications

• Experience in performance and talent management
• Ability to design competency frameworks and development plans
• Strong data analysis and stakeholder communication skills

Responsibilities

• Lead annual performance management cycles with goals, timelines, calibration and leadership reporting.
• Design and improve performance frameworks, KPI structures and governance aligned with priorities.
• Drive succession planning, talent reviews and pipeline management with cross-functional leaders.
• Plan and deliver development centres, 360-degree feedback and leadership initiatives.
• Translate people strategy into practical programs and measurable action plans.
• Lead change adoption for new processes and technology with workshops and trainings.
• Create dashboards and management reports consolidating performance and talent data for decision makers.
• Manage project portfolio with governance, milestones and timely delivery.
• Foster strong partnerships with business leaders and HC teams while coaching colleagues.

Skills

Performance management

Talent management

Data analytics

Dashboards

Executive reporting

Education

Bachelor's in HR / related

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Job Description & Summary

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.

Line of Service

Internal Firm Services

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

HR Technology

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

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 behavioural competency initiatives to identify strengths, development needs, and high-potential talent.
• Translate people strategy and organisational priorities into practical talent programmes, 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, organisation 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, Organisational 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

Education

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Degrees/Field Of Study Required

Degrees/Field Of Study preferred:

Certifications

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Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Adaptability, AI Fluency, AI-Human Collaboration, Analytical Thinking, Career Development, Change Management, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Confidential Information Handling, Continuous Learning, Creativity, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision Making (DIDM), Data Reporting, Development Collaboration, Digital Tooling, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Employee Performance Management, Human Resources (HR) Policies, Human Resources (HR) Project Management {+ 22 more}

Desired Languages

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