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As a Talent Management Specialist, you will be responsible for designing and implementing a talent ecosystem that embeds essential skills into daily work.

• Skills Strategy & Governance
  • Develop and refine the firm-wide skills taxonomy, mapping emerging market demands to capability frameworks.
  • Embed strategic workforce planning to anticipate future capability requirements and guide investment decisions.
  • Establish governance for skills data quality, ownership, and refresh cycles; champion the skills agenda in leadership forums.
  • Partner with Tech and HRIS teams to embed a single 'skills source of truth' across talent systems.
• Career Development & Mobility
  • Design transparent, skills-based career pathways that allow people to pivot, upskill, and thrive in an uncertain market.
  • Launch internal gig/marketplace pilots, matching project needs with verified skill profiles to maximize deployment speed and employee growth.
  • Coach leaders to integrate skills signals into workforce planning, succession, and reward decisions.
• Assessment Design & Validation
  • Lead development of high-quality, psychometrically sound assessments (e.g., role-capability batteries, situational judgement tests, credentialing rubrics).
  • Ensure instruments are fair, valid, and inclusive, leveraging global standards.
• Learning Culture & Initiatives
  • Embed essential skills into everyday routines – e.g., start-of-meeting reflections, 'Wins & Learns' huddles, peer shout-outs – so professionals become habits-driven.
  • Deploy micro-learning nudges (videos, quizzes, chatbots) that reinforce desired behaviours in the flow of work.
  • Co-create cultural campaigns (e.g., skills sprints, hackathons) that normalize continuous learning and experimentation.
  • Integrate social, experiential, and stretch-assignment learning into onboarding, academies, and leadership programmes.
  • Partner with Inclusion & Well-being teams to tailor initiatives across cultures, generations, and working styles; track adoption and behavioural shift.
• Skills Data & Insights
  • Build dashboards that surface real-time skills supply vs. demand, identifying gaps, future-critical capabilities, and reskilling ROI.
  • Translate analytics into evidence-based recommendations for investment, vendor selection, and programme optimization.
  • Report regularly to the People Leadership Team, highlighting risk areas and success stories.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Change
  • Influence senior partners to shift from role-based to skills-based talent decisions; provide change narratives and toolkits. Equip managers with conversation guides to discuss skills growth and agile career moves.
  • Facilitate communities of practice that share success stories, peer coaching, and emerging-skills alerts.

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Description
At PwC, we measure success by our ability to create the value that our clients and our people are looking for. Our reputation lies in building lasting relationships with our clients and a focus on delivering value in all we do. We're a network of firms in 158 countries with more than 236,000 people who are committed to delivering world-class capabilities and quality in assurance, tax and advisory services.

Description
At PwC, we measure success by our ability to create the value that our clients and our people are looking for. Our reputation lies in building lasting relationships with our clients and a focus on delivering value in all we do. We're a network of firms in 158 countries with more than 236,000 people who are committed to delivering world-class capabilities and quality in assurance, tax and advisory services.
Established in the region for 40 years, PwC Middle East employs over 4,200 people across 12 countries. Complementing our depth of industry expertise and breadth of skills is our sound knowledge of local business environments across the Middle East region. Our tailored solutions help our clients meet the challenges and opportunities of doing business in the Middle East market and beyond.
Line of Service
Internal Firm Services
Industry/Sector
Not Applicable
Specialism
Business Operations
Management Level
Manager
Job Description & Summary
As a Talent Management Manager you will architect and champion a skills‑first talent ecosystem that embeds PwC Professional behaviours into the fabric of everyday work.
Your mandate is to cultivate a culture of continuous learning, agility and behavioural excellence—ensuring every colleague understands, develops and applies the capabilities the firm needs today and tomorrow. Partnering with leadership and HR teams, you will weave robust skills intelligence, cutting‑edge assessments and behaviour‑led rituals into people processes so our workforce remains future‑ready, engaged and empowered.
Key Responsibilities
Skills Strategy & Governance

• Craft and continually refine the firm‑wide skills taxonomy, mapping emerging market demands to PwC capability frameworks.
• Embed strategic workforce planning to anticipate future capability requirements and guide skills investment decisions.
• Establish governance for skills data quality, ownership and refresh cycles; champion the skills agenda in leadership forums.
• Partner with Tech and HRIS teams to embed a single "skills source of truth" across talent systems.
  

• Design transparent, skills‑based career pathways that allow people to pivot, upskill and thrive in an uncertain market.
• Launch internal gig/marketplace pilots, matching project needs with verified skill profiles to maximise deployment speed and employee growth.
• Coach l eaders to integrate skills signals into workforce planning, succession and reward decisions.
  

• Lead development of world‑class, psychometrically sound assessments (e.g., role‑capability batteries, situational judgement tests, credentialing rubrics).
• Ensure instruments are fair, valid and inclusive, leveraging global PwC Assessment Standards.
  

• Embed PwC Professional behaviours into everyday rituals—e.g., start‑of‑meeting reflections, "Wins & Learns" huddles, peer shout‑outs—so Inspire, Empower, Evolve, Champion, Build and Deliver become habit.
• Deploy (in partnership with the career development team) micro‑learning nudges (videos, quizzes, chatbots) that reinforce desired behaviours in the flow of work.
• Co‑create firm‑wide cultural campaigns (e.g.: skills sprints, hackathons) that normalise continuous learning and experimentation.
• Integrate social, experiential and stretch‑assignment learning into onboarding, academies and leadership programmes .
• Partner with Inclusion & Well‑being teams to tailor initiatives across cultures, generations and working styles; track adoption and behavioural shift.
  

• Build dashboards that surface real‑time skills supply vs. demand, identifying gaps, future‑critical capabilities and reskilling ROI.
• Translate analytics into evidence‑based recommendations for investment, vendor selection and programme optimization.
• Report regularly to the People Leadership Team, highlighting risk areas and success stories.
  

• Influence senior partners to shift from role‑based to skills‑based talent decisions; provide change narratives and toolkits. Equip managers with conversation guides to discuss skills growth and agile career moves.
• Facilitate communities of practice that share success stories, peer coaching and emerging‑skills alerts.
  

• 10+ years in Talent, Performance Management or HC Business Partnering roles within complex, matrixed organisations (professional services preferred).
• Proven track record designing and implementing skills frameworks & culture initiatives at scale.
• Strong grasp of HC analytics, dashboarding and data visualisation (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Fluency with HRIS / performance platforms; Experience with SkyHive is a plus.
• Excellent facilitation, coaching and influencing skills; comfortable engaging senior leadership.
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Organisational Psychology or related field; professional HR certification (CIPD, SHRM) desirable.
  

• Systems thinker able to connect strategy, data and human‑centred design.
• Continuous learner who experiments with emerging talent technologies and methodologies.
• Resilient, solutions‑oriented and adept at navigating change.
• Culturally agile, with a collaborative mindset aligned to PwC's values of Care, Act with Integrity, Work Together, Reimagine the Possible and Make a Difference.
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Human Resources
• Industries Business Consulting and Services

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• Specialized in people assessment, designing and conducting assessment centres.
• Experienced in implementing various assessment tools and methodologies, including psychometric assessments and competency evaluations.
• Expertise in analysing assessment data, identifying skill gaps, and devising individual development plans.
• Preferably certified by SHL through PBS (British Psychological Society) and familiar with SHL assessment tools.
• Ability to prepare final reports in Arabic with recommendations, highlighting strengths and areas for development.

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

• Specialized in people assessment Designing and running/conducting Assessment centres :
• Specialized in implementing a variety of assessment tools and methodologies including psychometric assessments and competency evaluations.
• To be expert in analysing assessment data identify skill gaps and devising individual development plans.
• Preferably certified by SHL through PBS - British psychological society) and aware of SHL assessment tools.
• To be able to prepare the final reports in Aabic with recommendations and identified areas of strengths and areas for developments.

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Job Title: Assistant Manager – Talent Management

Location - Dubai, UAE

• Design and facilitate engaging training content and deliver impactful training sessions to employees at all levels.
• Create and maintain talent management dashboards, including 8-grid matrices, to track and analyze employee development, talent mapping, and performance trends.
• Support talent mapping and succession planning by identifying high-potential talent and implementing frameworks to ensure business continuity and growth.
• Contribute to employee engagement initiatives, including organizing events, supporting employee clubs, and driving programs that enhance workplace culture and satisfaction.
• Collaborate with leadership to identify learning needs, develop strategic learning initiatives, and align programs with organizational goals.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and make data-driven adjustments for continuous improvement.

• Proven experience in content creation and delivering training sessions.
• Strong expertise in dashboard design and data visualization tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI).
• Solid understanding of talent management frameworks, including 8-grid models, talent mapping, and succession planning.
• Experience in employee engagement activities and initiatives.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Analytical mindset with proficiency in assessing learning, performance, and engagement metrics.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Learning & Development, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).

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• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Human Resources
• Industries: Real Estate and Facilities Services

As a seasoned HR professional, you will be instrumental in driving strategic talent management initiatives across Dubai and GCC operations.

• Develop and execute comprehensive human resource strategies
• Lead culture transformation and performance improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with UAE labor laws and regulations
• Manage employee relations cases with professionalism and confidentiality

Additionally, you will oversee end-to-end HR operations, including payroll management, audits, and policy development.

• 8-10 years of experience in HRBP within IT industry
• Minimum 5 years of working in Dubai and understanding of UAE market

A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or relevant field is required. The ideal candidate has worked in fast-paced, matrix organizations and possesses expertise in staffing and regulatory compliance.

• Talent acquisition and development
• Performance management
• Policy creation
• Compensation reviews

This role requires a strategic and operational HR expert with a deep understanding of the UAE market and labor laws.

Talent management under the new global structure is focused on building a strong foundation that attracts develops and retains top talent for Visa linked to the organizations strategic goals. The team is focused on enabling individuals to reach their full potential while strengthening the companys overall workforce capabilities. This position plays a crucial role in supporting talent initiatives engaging with various stakeholders both regionally and globally and assisting in executing initiatives to enhance employee development engagement and experience.

• Act as primary point of contact and subject matter expert (SME) for process and reporting details related to our core Talent Management practices (e.g. ERP OKRs AR OTP etc.)
• Provide proactive communication and reactive support to PBPs and PAs across the region as they navigate talent management processes systems and tools throughout the year.
  
• Monitor and report on key talent metrics and analyticsto assess adoption of TM&D solutions evaluate effectiveness of programs and practices and help inform opportunities for improvement across the region
  
• Engage with TM&D COE leaders to complete user testing and provide input on design enhancements to Talent Management & Development programs and practices ensuring regional nuances and perspectives are being taken into account into our processes analytics approaches and systems.
  
• Build presentations and provide documentation of talent reviews succession planning talent cards performance ratings promotions decisions and development plans for high-potential employees leveraging consistent templates in preparation for roll-up reviews with our Head of Global Markets.
  
• Provide execution support of regional leadership development initiatives (e.g. hi-po networking
  opportunities SVP LEAD pods action learning project presentations to senior leaders etc.) inclusive of communications and logistics.
  
• Track progress in executive talent management offerings inclusive of coaching and executive assessments and follow up with PBPs and PAs to ensure career and development plans are in place and aligned with succession goals and talent review feedback.
  
• Coordinate centralized tracking and calendaring of regional talent discussions for annual review promotions and OTP in alignment with broader global timelines ensuring timely completion and open communication with global functions
  
• Assist running reports conducting analysis and providing insights for talent presentations for the regional leadership team.

This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your hiring manager.

Qualifications :

Bachelors Degree as a minimum

Additional Information :

Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time

The primary objective of this role is to spearhead the Organisational Development and Talent function. This entails driving sustainable internal capacity development, encompassing change management, culture evolution, and employee engagement initiatives.