Talent Management Manager

About PepsiCo

PepsiCo serves consumers more than one billion times every day across over 200 countries and territories. In 2021, the company delivered over $79 billion in net revenue, powered by a portfolio that blends beverages and convenient foods, including brands such as LAY’S, DORITOS, CHEETOS, GATORADE, PEPSI, QUAKER, and others. Many of these labels are major global names with annual retail sales exceeding $1 billion.

The company’s direction is shaped by pep+, a transformation agenda that places sustainability and people at the center of long-term growth. PepsiCo aims to lead globally in beverages and convenient foods by creating value within planetary boundaries and driving positive change for both people and the planet.

PepsiCo describes its workforce as collaborative, energetic, and driven by fresh ideas. The company emphasizes inclusion, equity, and diversity, and states that it gives every person a voice regardless of background, appearance, or personal identity. It also notes equal opportunity hiring practices and compliance with applicable human-rights and equality laws. In Saudi Arabia, the company holds Mowaamah-GOLD certification.

Role Summary

The Talent Management Manager will contribute to a range of Middle East talent management and core HR initiatives. This role centers on leadership assessment programs, talent development, HR systems and data ownership, and close partnership with HR and COE teams to support growth and development efforts. A major part of the position is the continued execution of developmental leadership assessments and using the resulting insights to support business decisions. Key stakeholders include Division HRVPs, HRBPs, senior leaders, and HR Operations.

What You'll Do

• Plan and execute employee lifecycle initiatives such as leadership assessments (LeAD), 360 feedback, functional assessments, and leadership coaching.
• Coordinate project planning, communication, and delivery for top-talent programs.
• Provide talent advisory support to senior business and HR leaders, including executive session planning, talent data handling, and management of new talent initiatives.
• Help expand data-led decision-making through PepsiCo assessment insights while balancing changing business priorities.
• Organize work across multiple streams, deadlines, and shifting timelines.
• Contribute thought leadership to help the Talent Management Lead shape the strategic talent agenda.
• Support talent planning by building data files, assisting with project management, and contributing to other talent-related initiatives.
• Research topics and issues needed for client interventions.
• Collect, review, and analyze talent and organizational data; identify patterns and insights; and present findings that support the talent agenda.
• Work within HR systems and reports, including entering talent data into MyP&D.
• Collaborate with the TMCI team and TMOD leads to ensure programs and processes are fully connected.
• Build strong working relationships with the corporate COE and other sector talent management teams.
• Communicate clearly in both written and verbal form to influence and coordinate with key stakeholders.

Required Profile

• A bachelor’s degree, or equivalent practical experience, is required.
• At least 8 years of experience is needed.
• The candidate should be highly driven, with strong communication, influencing, and follow-up abilities.
• Demonstrated leadership strength and experience influencing varied audiences at multiple levels are important.
• Experience working across global and local teams to deliver objectives is required.
• Strong analytical and research capability is expected; exposure to statistical software would be an advantage.
• Excellent command of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is necessary.
• Ability to solve problems and perform gap analysis is required.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills, along with close attention to detail, are essential.
• The role requires excellent organization and time-management skills, with the ability to handle several priorities at once.
• The ideal candidate should be self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision.
• A strong sense of urgency is required.

Additional Information

This role is based in Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and is a full-time onsite position. No salary, stipend, number of openings, or start date was specified in the source.

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