Performance Management Manager

About the role

A leading Abu Dhabi-based diversified group of companies is looking for an experienced Performance Management Manager to join its People & Culture function. The role designs, implements and continuously improves the performance management framework across multiple business units, driving the end-to-end cycle so that strategic objectives become measurable goals, accountability is embedded and a high-performance culture is reinforced.

Key responsibilities

• Design and implement a comprehensive performance management framework from the ground up.
• Develop policies, procedures, governance frameworks, rating methodologies, templates and annual operating calendars.
• Cascade goals from corporate level down to business units, departments, teams and individuals, and align processes with strategy, culture and business objectives.
• Manage the annual cycle: goal setting and approvals, KPI development and cascading, continuous reviews and check-ins, mid-year and year-end reviews, calibration sessions, employee appeals, Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) and performance reporting and analytics.
• Partner with HR leadership and business leaders, facilitate calibration discussions and governance committees, and coach managers on performance matters.
• Monitor framework effectiveness and recommend continuous improvements.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology or a related field.
• 10 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in Performance Management, Organizational Development or Talent Management.
• Proven experience managing the full performance management lifecycle in a large, complex organization.
• Experience in a multinational organization.

Required skills

• Experience developing or enhancing performance management frameworks and KPI methodologies.
• Proficiency in performance management software and tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.