Talent Management Manager

Talent Strategy, Planning and Execution

• Collaborate with the ANZ P&C Director to develop and implement regional talent management strategies (Build/Buy/Borrow/Bot) aligned with global frameworks.
• Lead the execution of talent management processes across ANZ region including cyclical talent reviews, succession planning for critical roles and development.
• Analyse external and internal talent data and insights to inform strategies regarding talent retention, succession and capability.
• Partner with business leaders to forecast talent needs and create actionable plans to address them.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Act as the primary liaison between the ANZ region and global talent teams, ensuring effective communication and alignment of priorities.
• Partner with Learning & Development team to oversee AECOM University and learning governance across ANZ.
• Act as a coach for top talent in region and educate, champion and embed talent principles.

Talent Development & Engagement

• Drive initiatives to identify, develop, and retain high-potential employees and future leaders.
• Oversee talent assessments and coaching setups, supporting consistent evaluation, development planning and decision making.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts within talent management strategies.
• Monitor employee engagement, including managing the execution of pulse surveys within the region.

Performance & Promotions (P&R)

• Support ANZ P&R reporting, generating goal setting, self-evaluation, and manager evaluation reports.
• Design and manage the ANZ Promotions process, including workflows, approvals, communications, and celebration events.

Early Careers Development

• Lead the scheduling, delivery, and lifecycle management of Growing Professional Skills Virtual Instructor-Led Trainings, mentoring and in-person events for graduates, interns, and their managers across ANZ.

Onboarding

• Manage and update onboarding materials, ensuring consistency of experience at scale.
• Lead the Discover AECOM program, including governance, feedback analysis, and proposals to P&C leadership.

This role creates positive change by developing and retaining talent, championing diversity and inclusion, and enhancing employee experience and retention across the ANZ region.

• Experience in talent management strategy development and implementation
• Strong stakeholder collaboration and communication skills
• Experience with talent development, coaching, and employee engagement initiatives
• Knowledge of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) principles
• Experience with performance management and promotion processes
• Experience with early career development programs
• Experience with onboarding program management
• Ability to analyze talent data and insights

No compensation, perks, or culture highlights mentioned in the job description.

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm focused on delivering professional services across planning, design, engineering, and construction management.