Talent Program Manager

Overview

Talent Program Manager within Aristocrat's People and Culture team, driving global talent programs so they are delivered seamlessly and consistently across an enterprise-scale, diverse workforce.

What you'll do

• Manage the operational calendar and execution of performance cycle touch points, such as goal setting, check-ins, and mid-year and year-end reviews.
• Configure and launch forms, tasks, and workflows with the Workday team, monitoring completion to ensure accuracy.
• Develop and execute complex communication plans, ensuring consistent and timely delivery.
• Serve as the point of contact for performance cycle questions from HR partners and business leaders when a blocking issue arises.
• Develop resources to support and launch performance cycles and programs.
• Manage and support enterprise talent programs, including planning, logistics, participant coordination, communications, and reporting.
• Build and sustain repeatable processes, employee/manager guides, documentation, and playbooks for talent programs.
• Manage the annual compliance training cycle, including coordinating stakeholder groups, leading communications, collaborating with the Shared Services team, and ensuring clear reporting and actionable insights.
• Champion innovation by identifying and applying AI-enabled solutions to simplify processes, improve experiences, and scale talent programs.
• Support other Talent COE initiatives in collaboration with the larger Talent COE team.

What you'll need

• 10+ years of strong collaborative program management experience within Human Resources, in an MNC.
• At least 5 years of hands-on experience running performance management systems, talent reviews and/or compliance training.
• Outstanding program and project management skills, including planning, dependency management, and delivery to deadlines across different time zones.
• Strong planning and organizational skills, with a demonstrable track record of managing recurring, fast-paced programs.
• Diligent, with the ability to identify small errors that could result in significant downstream issues.
• Experience working in matrix structures or multinational corporations, navigating cross-geographies.
• Proficiency with Workday, particularly in Performance, Skills Cloud, LMS, and Talent modules.
• Digital literacy with advanced Excel skills, SharePoint, and basic data analysis capabilities.
• AI proficiency to automate and scale complex repeatable tasks.
• High emotional intelligence, handling sensitive situations with care and responsibility.
• Resilient under pressure, maintaining calm during deadlines and mid-cycle challenges.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with clarity and poise.

Details

• Location: Gurugram, India.