Assistant Manager-Talent Development

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Asst Manager - Leadership Development 

Leadership Development COE is focussed on building the pipeline of leaders equipped to manage the growth in GDS. The aim is to prepare the next level leaders with future ready skills fast-tracked through structured talent development interventions.
The key objective of this role would be to design , develop and deploy programs to meet the objectives of the COE. 

The opportunity
Our learning endeavours help us in managing and retaining talent and developing high-performing teams and outstanding leaders around the world. Certainly, for us, our main assets are the combined skills and knowledge of our people. 

You will be part of a function that is focussed on developing future leaders who are equipped to be the drivers in the GDS growth agenda . Ensuring the leaders are driven by the organization’s Culture and Values, and champion the diversity and inclusion agenda of the firm . The opportunity is to build key leadership competency as they transition to Strategic Business Leaders from deep technical / domain leaders. The Signature Experiences & Coaching are tools to harness the skills and sharpen their leadership traits . 

Your key responsibilities
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented team member to join our Leadership Development team. This role is crucial in coordinating projects, tracking progress, connecting cross-functional stakeholders and external vendors, ensure successful deployment of learning programs and synthesizing complex data into actionable insights, managing communication and reporting for the function 

Program Coordination & Management:

• Drive the planning, execution, and delivery of leadership development programs.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and status reports.
• Ensure successful deployment of programs within timelines.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Act as the central point of contact between the LD COE team, and other TD verticals , and external partners.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration, ensuring effective information flow.
• Manage vendor engagements and proactively map the market for suitable vendors 

Reporting & Analysis:

• Summarize key updates, risks, metrics, and milestones into concise and impactful reports.
• Track program KPIs, generate insights, and present findings to leadership.
• Support decision-making with well-structured data analysis and recommendations.
• Lead initiatives to drive digitalisation of data and reports 

Documentation & Governance:

• Establish and maintain project documentation, dashboards, templates, and SOPs.
• Ensure adherence to compliance, quality standards, and governance frameworks.
• Work closely with the vendor management team to work on SOWs with vendors engaged in LD programs 

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify inefficiencies or risks and propose innovative solutions for smoother operations.
• Drive retrospectives and post-mortems to improve future program execution

Skills and attributes for success

• Experience in project or program management; experience in LD function is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially in executive-level summaries.
• Highly organized with attention to detail and ability to multitask effectively.
• Ability to see the bigger picture and frame micro plan to achieve the same 
• Good at presentation skills, analysing data and executive summary 
• Team player , extremely good at managing relationships 

What we offer
EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across six locations – Argentina, China, India, the Philippines, Poland and the UK – and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies and sectors, playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands from across the globe. We’ll introduce you to an ever-expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career. 

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. 
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. 
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs. 
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. 

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