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Company: Oliver WymanDescription:Oliver Wyman is now looking for a Performance Maangement Lead for the IMEA region! This role can be based in our Gurugram or Mumbai office.Job OverviewWe are looking for an exceptional individual to join the Performance Management Team for the India, Middle East, and Africa (IMEA) region. This is a highly demanding position in a fast-paced, professional services environment. The Performance Management Lead will be responsible to support and coordinate all performance management activities in IMEA for all client facing staff (Core Consulting Group (CCG), Affiliated Consulting Group (ACG), Specialists, Interns and Analysts). The Performance Management Lead will head the IMEA Performance Management Team and will work in close cooperation and collaboration with the IMEA Talent Management team and the IMEA Head of Talent Management.This role is integral to the smooth running of the business.Key ResponsibilitiesPerformance ManagementSupports in the definition and implementation of Oliver Wymanxe2x80x99s new performance management system (ADVANCE)Monitors throughout the year the trajectory of consultants, proactively identifying regressions or stalling in performance , anticipating performance concerns and suggesting appropriate measuresOversees and drives the project review process end-to-endTeams and collaborates with Talent Managers (ACG, CCG, Specialists /other geographies) to keep track of consultantsxe2x80x99 staffing to raise Project ReviewsEnsures timely project review submission and actions escalationsDrives quality assurance (QA) of project review write-ups, ensuring reviews are consistent with the relevant competency frameworksEnsures project review delivery sessions between review writer and reviewee have taken place, and escalates any concerns to the respective Talent ManagerConsolidates key insights from project reviews into individual consultant tracker and raises any performance concerns to Talent ManagersConsolidates feedback provided for Business Development (BD) supportOversees and drives all performance improvement processes (PIPs, TDPs)Identifies performance cases, working closely with Talent ManagersPrepares all materials required for any performance conversations within the PIP/TDP processes, coordinating with stakeholders to receive the relevant inputsSupports throughout the process documenting files, gathering notes, etc.Participates in the performance review meetings and communicates the outcome to the consultantWorks closely with HC Operations on documentation and processes for each respective jurisdictionLeads the preparation of Mid-Year and Year-end Performance review process, supporting logistics and document preparation in close cooperation with respective Talent ManagersIdentifies consultant learning needs based on performance outcomes (including coaching), coordinates with Learning and Development (L&D) on necessary logistics and consolidates feedback from consultants on training effectivenessSupports on identifying consultants requiring training for project review writing, career review writing, self-evaluation trainings etc.ReportingLeads on retrieving relevant reports (project reviews, performance flags, etc.) by using OWxe2x80x99s systems on Performance Management and other tools such as Tableau, Excel.Maintains a tracker for all performance cases and works with the Talent Managers to ensure that progress on all performance cases is updated in master sheetSupports pyramid planning/capacity planning and reporting in different cuts for different stakeholders (e.g. monthly industry lead meetings)Analyzes data and highlights trends across ranks and industries/capabilities where utilization is lowPrepares dashboards xe2x80x93 identify, analyze, and interpret patterns and trends in consultantxe2x80x99s performance so to ensure gaps in skillset is highlighted in a timely manner to the relevant stakeholdersExperience RequiredIdeal candidates will have a masterxe2x80x99s degree and 5+ years of relevant professional experience in Talent Management and working in a fast-paced and dynamic client services business environment, ideally from a Management Consulting or Big 4 Consulting firmExperience balancing ever-changing work demands in a challenging environment with numerous stakeholders to satisfyProven ability to foster relationships at all levels of the organizationSkills and AttributesExcellent written and verbal communication skills in EnglishVery strong Microsoft Excel (analytical) skills to generate insights from large Strong proficiency in PowerPointApplying an analytical mindset to propose data driven solutionsAbility to work with limited supervisionHighly organized, detail-oriented, and process-mindedAbility to multitask and operate effectively in a fast-paced dynamic environmentAbility to work collaboratively in a global team in a multicultural environmentPositive, proactive and a problem solverProfessional, tactful, and able to engage with colleagues at all levels in the firmKeen to work in a fast-paced, dynamic client-services environmentTechnical SkillsStrong Word, Excel, and Outlook skills.Fluent in English (written and verbal)Experience working with a resource management system highly desirableProficient with data analysis and reportingAt Oliver Wyman, we lead with heart - we love what we do and have fun while we do it! We also strive for breakthroughs by questioning, seeking diverse perspectives, and finding powerful and sustainable solutions. If you share these values and want to work as one and own our impact at the same time, be brave and achieve the amazing with us!Wexe2x80x99re individuals who are self-starting, motivated, energetic, entrepreneurial about what we doWe have the common aspiration to have an impact, leave a legacy and change the world. We have no interest in running a steady-state business. We want to build, grow and shape the environment around usWe value an environment where every member of Oliver Wyman is encouraged and expected to voice his or her opinionWe believe that to create a true meritocracy we need to remove artificial barriers to opportunityWe value people whose lives balance work and non-work activities because we believe they are both more interesting colleagues and are able to make better contributions to the Firm.We push ourselves hard to deliver excellence, but we also work to extract the maximum benefit from the flexibility of a project-based business. We provide the ability to take career breaks for personal or family reasons. We fundamentally value each otherxe2x80x99s time and are sensitive to how it is used. We are an output not input-based culture, have respect for peoplexe2x80x99s personal decisions, and believe that one's workload must be sustainable. We seek balance for ourselves and our colleagues.Oliver Wyman, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), is a management consulting firm combining deep industry knowledge with specialized expertise to help clients optimize their business, improve operations and accelerate performance. Marsh McLennan is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit oliverwyman.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X.Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, caste, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one xe2x80x9canchor dayxe2x80x9d per week on which their full team will be together in person.

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