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Oliver Wyman · 3 weeks ago

Oliver Wyman - Partner Talent Management Lead, Americas

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$165K/yr - $220K/yr

10+ years exp

Oliver Wyman is a global leader in management consulting, seeking a Partner Talent Management Lead to shape and execute talent strategies that drive firm performance and leadership pipeline strength. This senior role involves managing Partner development, performance management, and integration processes, while collaborating with senior leadership to enhance business growth.

ConsultingFinanceFinancial ServicesRisk Management

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Act as a trusted career advisor, coach, and sounding board for Partners, supporting clarity on career trajectories and growth paths within the firm

Collaborate closely with the Partner Development Council (PDC) and Learning & Development teams to design and deliver tailored Partner development programs addressing key skill gaps and regional needs

Lead the regional coordination and operational execution of the Partner Review Committee (PRC) process, ensuring rigorous candidate identification, compelling business case development, and a seamless candidate experience

Strengthen the Principal leadership pipeline by enhancing development programs and partnering with practice leaders to secure effective sponsorship and career guidance

Interface with counterparts across regions to share best practices and improve collaboration

Own the end-to-end execution and integrity of Partner performance management processes, including mid-year feedback, year-end reviews, and objective-setting, collaborating with Business Impact Managers and cross-functional teams to ensure fairness, consistency, and accountability

Drive commercial effectiveness reviews and performance interventions, managing Partner watchlists, mutual departure discussions, and Focused Development Plans (FDPs) with rigor and sensitivity

Support Senior HC Business Partner and regional leadership in managing Partner exits and retirement pathways, ensuring smooth transitions aligned with firm strategy and culture

Champion the onboarding and integration experience for new external Partners and newly promoted Partners, proactively monitoring progress, identifying challenges, and recommending timely interventions to ensure successful assimilation

Provide hands-on operational support to ensure seamless transitions, engaging appropriate commercial leaders and stakeholders as needed

Serve as a strategic partner to the Head of Recruiting in the Americas by creating an open feedback loop on Partner candidates, regularly evaluating recruitment outcomes, and providing actionable insights to enhance recruiting effectiveness

Partner with Senior HC Business Partner to provide timely, pragmatic input on Partner employment relations matters, including exit negotiations and conflict resolution, balancing firm interests with Partner engagement and retention considerations

Prepare and present data-driven reports and insights on Partner performance and talent management metrics to senior leadership

Maintain rigorous operational standards and accountability in talent processes to ensure fairness, consistency, and transparency

Qualification

Talent strategyPerformance managementStakeholder managementCoachingProject managementClient service excellenceMarket-savvyCommunication skillsCollaborationAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of experience in executive-level talent strategy, talent operations, performance management, and coaching within professional services or consulting firms

Strong business acumen and partnership capabilities, with the ability to learn and adapt quickly to changing business needs

Proven ability to develop and execute senior-level talent strategies aligned with regional business priorities and growth objectives

Trusted advisor to senior leadership, skilled at influencing and building strong, collaborative relationships and networks

Expertise in managing senior-level talent pipelines, succession planning, and mitigating attrition risks

Experienced in leading performance review committees and rigorous performance evaluation processes

Strong communication and influencing skills, accomplished in consensus building and adapting style across diverse audiences

Operational and client service excellence with an ownership mindset

Excellent project management skills to coordinate complex talent processes and cross-functional initiatives

Collaborative leader with experience working across regions and functions to share best practices and drive consistency

Market-savvy with a track record of leveraging external benchmarking to inform talent strategy

Comfortable working independently and thriving in a team setting within a fast-paced environment

Strong advocate for Partner talent strategies that drive business growth and organizational health

Benefits

Health and welfare benefits

Tuition assistance

401K savings and other retirement programs

Employee assistance programs

Company

Oliver Wyman

Glassdoor4.2

Oliver Wyman is a management consulting firm that specializes in strategies, operations, risk management, and organizational transformation. It is a sub-organization of Marsh & McLennan.

Founded in 1984

New York, New York, USA

5001-10000 employees