Chief Human Resource Officer/Vice President - Talent Management - IT - IIM/XLRI/SCMHRD/TISS

The Organisation:

Founded in 1980s, the organizations is a global digital transformation leader, empowering enterprises to innovate, build resilience, and scale with confidence. With headquarters in Bangalore and a presence spanning North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, the organization offers cutting-edge solutions in cloud, data centers, networking, digital workplace, cybersecurity, and Industrial IoT (IIoT). Driven by the mission of Making Digital Happen, the organization champions technology that is not only advanced but also human-centric, sustainable, and aligned with core business objectives.

With a dynamic team of over 4,500 professionals, the organization serves a predominantly international clienteleover 85% across the US, Europe, Middle East, and Africawith the remainder from top-tier Indian enterprises. As the organization embarks on an ambitious growth journey, the organization is seeking an exceptional leader to join its executive ranks as Vice President Talent Management. This is a high-impact role reporting directly to the CHRO, with a clear succession pathway to Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). It presents a unique opportunity to shape the future of work and talent in a digitally evolving enterprise.

The Top Leadership Role:

- As Vice President Talent Management, you will play a critical role in driving a transformative, global talent agenda. This is a strategic leadership position tasked with designing and implementing comprehensive talent frameworks that attract, develop, and retain world-class talent in alignment with the organizations long-term business vision.

- You will be at the forefront of building future-ready HR capabilitiesleading initiatives that blend digital innovation, human-centric experiences, and organizational agility. This is a role that goes beyond functional excellence, calling for a visionary leader ready to step into enterprise-wide impact and succession into the CHRO role.

Key Responsibilities:

Talent Strategy & Planning:

- Architect a unified talent management strategy aligned with the organizations growth, culture transformation, and future-of-work objectives.

Leadership Development & Succession:

- Create robust leadership pipelines and succession plans for critical roles across global operations.

Performance & Learning Ecosystems:

- Redefine performance management frameworks and continuous learning programs that nurture agility, innovation, and excellence.

Employee Experience & Engagement:

- Champion initiatives that deepen employee connection, engagement, and a shared sense of purpose across a distributed workforce.

Workforce Analytics & AI Integration:

- Harness the power of people analytics and AI to drive data-backed talent decisions and workforce planning.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI):

- Promote inclusive talent practices to foster diversity of thought, equitable opportunity, and a culture of belonging.

Global Talent Operations:

- Ensure effective and scalable delivery of talent initiatives, leveraging modern HR technologies and global best practices.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

- MBA HR from XLRI or Similar exceptionally pedigreed B-schools-IIM's.

- 1520 years of progressive experience in Talent Management, Organizational Development, or Strategic HR, preferably within digital-first or technology-led global enterprises.

- Strategic business mindset with the ability to partner with CXOs and influence at the board level.

- Empathetic, agile, and inclusive leadership style, coupled with a strong executive presence and collaborative approach to stakeholder engagement.