Lead Talent Management Consultant – Implementation Lead

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Lead Talent Management Consultant to design, implement and oversee enterprise‑wide talent management frameworks and HR transformation initiatives. The successful candidate will translate strategic talent objectives into practical, scalable solutions for large organisations.

Key responsibilities

• Design and roll out comprehensive talent management strategies, covering performance, potential, career development, succession and talent reviews.
• Develop and manage High‑Potential (HiPo) identification, assessment, calibration and acceleration programmes.
• Create competency models, job families and career architecture aligned with future workforce needs.
• Lead performance management and succession planning frameworks for critical roles.
• Translate business and HR requirements into functional specifications for HR technology platforms and oversee implementation, testing, data migration and training.
• Manage end‑to‑end project workstreams, facilitate workshops with senior stakeholders and ensure delivery on scope, timeline and quality.
• Identify implementation risks and define mitigation actions while maintaining senior client relationships.

Required profile

• 10+ years of experience in talent management, HR transformation or HR consulting.
• Proven track record designing and implementing talent management frameworks at scale.
• Deep expertise in HiPo management, competency development and succession planning.
• Strong project and stakeholder management skills, with experience leading senior client engagements.

Required skills