Head of Talent and Performance Management

S&P Global Mobility • Centreville, VA

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About The Position

The Head of Talent and Performance Management will be instrumental in designing, developing, and executing cohesive, global strategies across talent management and performance management. Reporting to the Global Head of Talent, this role is critical in fostering a high-performance culture, driving employee growth, and ensuring the organization has the capabilities to achieve its strategic objectives. This leader will build integrated frameworks, tools, and programs that span performance management, talent reviews, succession planning, and career development. They will champion a data-driven approach to talent, translating insights into actionable strategies that enhance organizational effectiveness and cultivate a thriving employee experience across our diverse global workforce. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a purpose-driven organization that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. You'll have significant opportunities to partner and drive impact across the organization while enabling talent readiness and growth.

Requirements

• 12+ years of progressive HR leadership experience with a significant, dedicated focus on global Talent Management, Organizational Development, and/or Organizational Effectiveness within complex, fast-paced environments.
• 5+ years in a leadership role, with experience designing and implementing enterprise-wide talent and performance programs.
• Proven track record of managing talent initiatives for a company of comparable size and global scope (e.g., 3,000+ employees, multi-national operations).
• Proven success in strategically designing, developing, and delivering enterprise-level succession planning, talent review, and performance management initiatives that have driven measurable business value and cultural impact.
• Demonstrated track record of building impactful talent programs from the ground up, establishing new processes, and scaling solutions across diverse global populations.
• Demonstrated experience translating business strategy into actionable talent initiatives and measuring their impact.
• Extensive experience leveraging people data, analytics, and insights to inform talent strategies, drive critical business decisions, and demonstrate the ROI of talent interventions.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, matrixed, and global environment.
• Strong data literacy and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret talent data to inform decisions and demonstrate ROI.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and present effectively to senior leadership.
• Expertise in project management and change management principles, particularly in rolling out new HR programs globally.
• Familiarity with HR technology landscapes and how systems enable talent processes (e.g., HRIS, Performance Management platforms).
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree or relevant certification (e.g., CIPD, SPHR, SHRM-SCP) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic design, implementation, and ongoing evolution of the organization's global succession planning and talent review strategy.
• Design enterprise-wide succession planning, and talent reviews, and support the implementation and adjustments needed for the businesses, to ensure organizational readiness and agility.
• Develop robust processes for identifying high-potential talent and critical roles globally, creating structured development pathways.
• Establish and enhance global talent mobility programs and career pathing frameworks to support internal growth and retention.
• Partner with People Analytics to leverage data for insights into talent trends, effectiveness of programs, and talent risks, making data-driven recommendations.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners to enable effective talent forecasting and risk mitigation.
• Own the development and optimization of a comprehensive global performance management framework that drives accountability, engagement, and measurable business outcomes.
• Own and lead the performance management systems, tools and processes, (e.g., integrating feedback, goal alignment, development, and recognition).
• Drive the successful implementation and adoption of performance management practices across all levels of the organization globally, ensuring fairness and effectiveness.
• Develop and deliver tools, training, and resources to equip managers with the skills to effectively coach, assess, and develop their teams' performance.
• Partner with People Strategy and business leaders to ensure consistent performance standards and feedback practices.
• Continually evaluate and refine performance management tools, metrics, and processes to align with organizational culture and strategic objectives.
• Partner closely with HR Business Partners, Learning & Development, and other HR functions to ensure integrated and holistic talent solutions.
• Evaluate, select, and manage external vendors and consultants for specialized talent and performance management initiatives.
• Lead change management efforts related to new program launches and enhancements, ensuring smooth transitions and high adoption rates across the global organization.
• Serve as a change agent for talent initiatives, ensuring clear communication and effective adoption across the organization.
• Provide tools, processes and support for coaching and guidance to HRBPs and people leaders leaders on talent management best practices.
• Oversee vendor partnerships and technology platforms that support learning delivery (e.g., LMS, digital learning solutions).

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
• Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager