About The Role
As a strategic leader within the People Experience team and leader of the Talent Management Center of Excellence (COE), the Director of Talent Management architects and executes forward-thinking talent strategies that fuel innovation, scale leadership, and accelerate employee growth. This role integrates performance management, learning and development, leadership and executive development, and high-potential talent strategy to build a resilient, future-ready workforce. Leveraging digital platforms, AI-powered learning ecosystems, and data-driven insights, the Director partners closely with senior executives and COE teams to shape a culture of continuous learning, inclusion, and excellence. By fostering an environment that values diversity, equity, and belonging, this leader ensures the organization is equipped to thrive in a rapidly evolving, technology-enabled landscape. The Director champions operational excellence, embraces experimentation, and drives measurable outcomes that support sustainable growth and a world-class employee experience, positioning the organization at the forefront of talent innovation and organizational agility.
What You Will Do
Strategic Talent Management
- Partner with the Workforce Transformation team to design and implement scalable talent strategies that align with the company’s growth trajectory, product roadmap, and evolving workforce needs.
- Partner with senior leaders and People Business Partners to identify critical capabilities and build future-ready talent pipelines.
Performance Management
- Lead the transformation of performance management into a dynamic, real-time feedback culture.
- Implement agile goal-setting frameworks (e.g., OKRs) and performance calibration processes that drive accountability and innovation.
Learning & Development
- Build a digital-first learning ecosystem that supports technical upskilling, leadership development, and career mobility.
- Leverage AI-driven platforms, microlearning, and cohort-based programs to deliver personalized learning experiences.
Leadership & Executive Development
- Design and deliver leadership development programs for emerging, mid-level, and executive leaders, including coaching, assessments, and immersive experiences.
- Partner with the executive team to build succession plans and readiness strategies for critical leadership roles.
High-Potential (HiPo) Talent Strategy
- Define and operationalize HiPo identification frameworks using data, assessments, and manager input.
- Create accelerated development journeys for HiPo talent, integrating stretch assignments, mentorship, and visibility opportunities.
Employee Development & Career Growth
- Drive career architecture and development planning that supports internal mobility and retention.
- Implement tools and frameworks for career pathing, skills mapping, and development planning.
Organizational Development & Culture
- Use talent analytics to assess organizational health, identify capability gaps, and inform strategic decisions.
- Collaborate with DEI, People Analytics, and Employee Experience teams to foster an inclusive, high-performance culture.
Team Leadership & Collaboration
- Lead a high-impact Talent Management team with a focus on innovation, experimentation, and continuous improvement.
- Build strong partnerships across People Operations, Total Rewards, DEI, and business units.
What You Need
- Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Development, HR, Business, or related field; Master’s preferred.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in Talent Management, preferably in high-growth tech or digital environments.
- Proven success in designing and scaling talent strategies in dynamic, matrixed organizations.
- Expertise in performance management, leadership development, executive coaching, and HiPo strategy.
- Strong fluency in talent analytics, digital learning platforms, and agile methodologies.
- Exceptional communication, influence, and stakeholder management skills.
What Is Nice To Have
- Strategic thinker with a strong ability to connect talent management initiatives to business outcomes.
- Skilled in cross-functional collaboration and influence, partnering effectively across HR, business units, and executive leadership.
- Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving enterprise-wide change in dynamic, high-growth environments.
- Experience in global or matrixed organizations, with a global mindset and cultural fluency.
- Familiarity with agile methodologies, digital learning platforms, and talent analytics tools.
- Passionate about inclusive leadership, coaching, and developing high-potential talent.
- Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and executive presence.
- Innovative and experimental approach to talent strategy, with a commitment to continuous improvement.
- Strong business acumen and ability to develop and deliver business cases for talent initiatives.
Core Competencies
- Strategic Leadership & Vision: Sets and executes forward-thinking strategies that align talent and workforce initiatives with business objectives.
- Talent Management: Demonstrates expertise in planning, analytics, and execution across the talent lifecycle, including acquisition, onboarding, and ongoing management.
- Transformation Excellence: Leads and delivers enterprise-wide transformation programs, driving measurable impact and continuous improvement.
- Change Agility: Navigates ambiguity, leads change management initiatives, and enables organizational agility in dynamic environments.
- Operational Discipline: Maintains operational rigor, program governance, and delivery management to achieve business milestones.
- Executive Communication & Presence: Communicates with influence and clarity to engage executive stakeholders and diverse audiences.
- Collaboration & Influence: Builds deep relationships and partners effectively across HR, business units, and global teams.
- Global Mindset & Cultural Fluency: Operates effectively in global or matrixed organizations, with sensitivity to diverse cultures and markets.
- Tech Fluency & Digital Enablement: Leverages digital platforms, HRIS systems, analytics tools, and agile methodologies to drive innovation and enablement.
- Inclusive Leadership & Coaching: Fosters an inclusive, high-performance culture and develops high-potential talent through coaching and mentorship.
- Innovation & Experimentation: Experiments, innovates, and continuously improves talent and workforce strategies.
What Makes You Eligible
- Be willing to travel up to 10%, domestic and international travel.
What We Offer
- HARMAN offers a diverse and inclusive work environment that fosters and encourages career development opportunities, professional training and competitive market base compensation.
- You will also receive top-notch employee discounts on Harman’s Consumer Audio (JBL, AKG, HARMAN Kardon) and Samsung products.
- Flexible work schedule with a culture encouraging work life integration and collaboration in a global friendly working atmosphere and good work-life-balance.
- Attractive salary package.
- Professional development opportunities through HARMAN University’s business and leadership academies which also includes extensive technical trainings.
- Internal talent management leadership acceleration programs.
- “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program.
