Zinnov is a global management consulting firm that helps organizations make decisions that actually get used — and deliver results that matter. For over two decades, we’ve partnered with leading enterprises, high-growth technology companies, and investors to answer some of the toughest questions they face:
Our work shapes market entry strategies, global operating models, M&A decisions, and long-term growth bets. We’re known for being data-led, execution-focused, and outcome-driven — not opinion-heavy slideware.
At Zinnov, how you work matters as much as what you deliver. We value independent thinking, crisp communication, and early ownership. With 450+ professionals across 10 global offices, we work across industries including Digital Services, ER&D, Enterprise Software, Semiconductors, Healthcare, BFSI, Automotive, Media & Telecom, and Private Equity.
Zinnov isn’t for everyone. It’s for people who want steep learning curves, honest feedback, and the chance to see their work influence real business decisions — not just presentations.
The Opportunity
We're seeking an experienced Talent Development Manager to join our Global Talent practice in an onsite consulting role for our GCCs. Working closely with the client's Talent Success team and People Business Partners (PBPs), you will deliver an integrated people and talent strategy that aligns organizational design, performance management, and workforce planning with talent growth, learning initiatives, leadership capability development, and future skills enablement. You will serve as a strategic thought partner, translating business people priorities into actionable talent interventions—from succession planning and workforce mobility to skills development and leadership acceleration. This role is pivotal in enabling high-performing teams, driving measurable talent outcomes, and embedding a culture of continuous learning and capability development across the organization.
What You'll Do
Strategic Thought Leadership & Advisory
- Provide strategic thought leadership on building high-performing teams, skills development, leadership effectiveness, and organizational capability
- Advise client leadership on emerging talent trends, future skills requirements, and talent strategies that drive competitive advantage
- Partner with Talent Success teams and People Business Partners to develop integrated talent strategies aligned with business objectives
- Integrate organizational design, performance management, workforce planning, and talent development into a cohesive people strategy
Translating Business Priorities into Talent Solutions
- Translate strategic business and people priorities into actionable talent interventions (e.g., succession planning, workforce mobility, skills development, leadership programs)
- Design and deliver focused talent support for key enterprise priorities, ensuring teams have the capabilities needed to execute strategic initiatives
- Work with PBPs to identify capability gaps and develop targeted interventions addressing critical business needs
- Build business cases for talent investments and communicate ROI to leadership
Unified Talent Intelligence & Decision-Making
- Support PBPs in integrating year-end feedback, 360 assessments, coaching data, and performance information into a unified site-level talent view
- Enable data-driven succession planning, talent calibration, and development decisions through comprehensive talent analytics
- Develop talent dashboards and insights tools that provide visibility into high-potential talent, critical capabilities, and succession readiness
- Create talent profiles and development roadmaps for key talent segments (high-potential, critical skills, leadership pipeline)
Leadership Development & High-Impact Leader Acceleration
- Design and deliver comprehensive leadership development programs for emerging leaders, middle managers, and senior executives
- Accelerate effectiveness of high-impact leaders through targeted coaching, mentoring, and development interventions
- Conduct leadership assessments and create personalized development plans addressing critical competency gaps
- Develop tailored interventions focused on strategic leadership capabilities: change leadership, stakeholder management, systems thinking, innovation
Global Talent Success Program Adoption & Impact
- Lead adoption, engagement, and impact of global Talent Success programs (e.g., Learning AI, Executive Coaching, Leadership offerings, skills platforms)
- Tailor global programs to local GCC context, ensuring relevance and effectiveness for the organization
- Drive awareness, enrollment, and participation in talent development programs across employee populations
- Track program adoption metrics and measure business impact, providing regular reporting to leadership
Employee Listening & Engagement-Driven Talent Strategy
- Integrate employee listening insights (surveys, focus groups, exit interviews) into talent strategy development
- Translate employee feedback into targeted talent actions that elevate engagement, performance, development, and retention
- Identify capability and engagement gaps and develop interventions to address root causes
- Share insights with Talent Success teams and PBPs to inform talent strategy and program design
Skills Development & Future-Ready Workforce
- Assess current and future skills requirements aligned with business strategy
- Design and deliver skills development programs and learning pathways for critical capabilities
- Leverage learning technologies and AI-powered solutions to enable scalable, personalized learning
- Build organizational capability in continuous learning and upskilling
Performance Management & Continuous Development
- Design and facilitate performance management excellence workshops for managers and HR partners
- Develop training on setting effective goals, conducting performance conversations, continuous feedback, and creating development plans
- Build manager capability in recognizing and developing talent through regular feedback and coaching
- Support calibration and talent review sessions, ensuring consistency and fairness in talent decisions
Coaching & Mentoring Program Coordination
- Organize and coordinate executive coaching programs, matching coaches with high-potential leaders and key talent
- Establish structured mentoring programs connecting senior leaders with emerging talent
- Track coaching impact and ROI, gathering feedback and insights to refine program design
- Create knowledge capture mechanisms from coaching engagements to enable organizational learning
ROI Measurement & Continuous Improvement
- Ensure measurable ROI and continuous improvement across all Talent Success investments
- Track talent development metrics: participation rates, completion rates, learning effectiveness, behavior change, business impact
- Develop ROI frameworks for leadership development and talent programs
- Generate quarterly and annual reports on talent program performance and business impact
- Use insights to refine programs, reallocate resources, and drive continuous improvement
Partnership with Centers of Excellence
- Partner closely with Talent Success team, People Business Partners, and People Team Centers of Excellence
- Collaborate on design of talent programs leveraging COE expertise in leadership, learning technologies, and organizational development
- Ensure seamless integration across talent initiatives—learning, development, performance management, mobility, succession
- Contribute insights from field engagements back to COE to inform strategy and strengthen enterprise offerings
What We're Looking For
Experience
- 10–14+ years of experience in Learning & Development, Talent Development, Organizational Development, or HR Strategy roles. Experience in known consulting firms delivering Leadership Development programmes, Active facilitation of learning programmes and coaching assignments would be an added advantage.
- Demonstrated expertise in designing and delivering integrated talent strategies aligned with business objectives
- Proven experience with succession planning, workforce mobility, leadership development, and skills enablement
- Track record of measuring and communicating ROI on talent and learning investments
- Experience managing complex talent programs at scale across multiple business units and geographies
- Demonstrated effectiveness working with senior leadership, HR partners, and business stakeholders
- Experience in multinational, matrix, or GCC environments, preferably technology organizations
- Consulting or advisory experience, or experience delivering programs across multiple organizations, is a plus
Core Competencies
- Strategic thinking and business acumen; ability to translate business challenges into integrated talent solutions
- Thought leadership in talent development, leadership effectiveness, and organizational capability
- Strong facilitation and presentation skills; comfort engaging with C-suite and leading cross-functional teams
- Excellent stakeholder management and ability to influence without authority
- Data-driven mindset; ability to measure program effectiveness, identify trends, and communicate impact
- Project and program management; ability to juggle multiple initiatives and deliver to timelines
- Creativity and innovation; ability to design fresh, engaging talent development experiences
- Self-directed and adaptable; comfort working in ambiguous, dynamic consulting environments
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills; ability to work effectively across diverse teams
Technical Skills (Preferred)
- Familiarity with talent management systems (HRIS, succession planning tools) and learning platforms
- Experience with learning analytics, talent analytics, and metrics dashboards
- Knowledge of AI-powered learning and talent solutions
- Basic proficiency with data analysis and visualization tools
- Familiarity with assessment tools, competency models, and performance management systems
What Sets You Apart
- Professional certification in coaching (ICF), organizational development (SHRM-SCP), or related fields
- Experience designing and implementing integrated talent strategies in complex organizations
- Background in technology, product, or engineering organizations
- Track record of successfully scaling talent programs across multiple sites or geographies
- Experience translating employee listening insights into business impact
Why Zinnov
- Partner with leading Fortune 500 organizations on transformative talent and leadership development initiatives
- Work at the intersection of talent strategy, learning, and organizational development
- Opportunity to build deep, embedded relationships with clients and see direct, measurable impact of your work
- Access to Zinnov's Global Talent Success Centers of Excellence and network of talent development professionals
- Steep learning curve with exposure to diverse industries, leadership philosophies, and organizational cultures
- Culture that values strategic thinking, independent judgment, and continuous learning
- Competitive compensation, flexible work arrangements, and comprehensive benefits
About You
You're a strategic talent development professional with a proven track record of translating business priorities into integrated people solutions. You have deep expertise in building high-performing teams, accelerating leader effectiveness, and creating cultures of continuous learning. You're energized by working onsite with clients, serving as a strategic thought partner to C-suite and HR leadership. You combine intellectual rigor with hands-on execution—you can see the big picture while managing details. You're analytical and data-driven, but also creative and adaptable. You thrive in matrix environments and excel at building partnerships across functions and geographies. You're self-directed, intellectually curious, and committed to continuous improvement. Zinnov isn't for everyone — it's for people who want steep learning curves, honest feedback, and the chance to see their work influence real business outcomes and organizational culture.
Zinnov is an Equal Opportunity Employer
We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, communities, and experiences.
