Regional Partner Talent Management Lead

Oliver Wyman - Partner Talent Management Lead, Americas

Join Oliver Wyman as a Partner Talent Management Lead in the Americas. This senior role blends strategic talent initiatives with business growth, operating at the intersection of talent strategy, regional leadership governance, and firm performance.

The Partner Talent Management Lead operates at the critical intersection of talent strategy, business growth, and regional leadership governance. The role combines strategic vision with operational rigor to shape and execute the Partner talent architecture that drives firm performance, leadership pipeline strength, and long‑term growth. Exceptional stakeholder management skills and a trusted advisory presence with senior leadership are required to directly impact the Partner pipeline, performance management, and revenue growth.

This is a hybrid role requiring three days per week in the office.

• 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 the 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 the 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.

• 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…