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Performance Management Lead

Gurgaon Permanent View Job Description
We are seeking a Senior Manager, Performance Management to lead and strengthen the organisation's end-to-end performance management framework. This individual contributor role offers the opportunity to influence performance culture, talent decisions, and leadership priorities in a fast-growing, technology-driven environment.
  • Drive performance strategy for a high-growth organisation
  • Partner directly with HR leadership to shape talent outcomes

About Our Client

The hiring company is India's fastest-growing new-age education institutions, focused on building industry-led higher education programs. The organization has scaled rapidly over the last few years and operates with a startup mindset-high growth, entrepreneurial culture, and strong business focus. this position is based out of Gurgaon.

Job Description

  • Lead the end-to-end Performance Management System (PMS) across the organisation.
  • Design, execute, and enhance annual and mid-year performance review cycles.
  • Partner with business leaders and HR teams to drive a culture of accountability and performance excellence.
  • Oversee calibration, moderation, and governance processes for performance ratings.
  • Develop and refine performance frameworks, goal-setting methodologies, and talent review practices.
  • Analyse performance metrics and provide data-driven insights to leadership teams.
  • Drive capability-building initiatives for managers and employees around feedback and performance conversations.
  • Support succession planning, talent identification, and high-potential talent programmes.
  • Collaborate with senior stakeholders to align performance outcomes with business goals.
  • Enhance employee experience through simplified processes and technology-enabled solutions.
  • Champion continuous improvement of people processes and performance practices.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to HR leadership on performance and talent management initiatives.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Performance Management Lead should have:

  • 6-7+ years of HR experience with significant exposure to Performance Management.
  • Experience independently managing at least two full performance management cycles.
  • Exposure to organisations with employee populations of 2,000-2,500+.
  • Strong experience partnering with HR Heads, CHROs, and business leaders.
  • Prior experience in high-growth, startup, or technology-led organisations preferred.
  • Deep understanding of performance management frameworks and talent processes.
  • Strong stakeholder management and influencing capabilities.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to operate effectively in an individual contributor role.
  • Strong communication, facilitation, and executive presentation skills.
  • Exposure to succession planning and talent development initiatives.
  • Proven ability to drive process transformation and change management.

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to own and transform performance management for a growing organisation.
  • Direct exposure to senior leadership and strategic HR discussions.
  • High-impact role with visibility across the business.
  • Fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with strong growth potential.
  • Location: Gurgaon
  • Preference for immediate joiners or professionals serving up to 30 days' notice.



If you are passionate about performance management and seeking an exciting opportunity in Gurugram, we encourage you to apply for this role.

Quote job ref
JN-072026-7063676

Job summary

Function
Human Resources
Sub Sector
Compensation & Benefits
What is your area of specialisation?
Not For Profit
Location
Gurgaon
Job Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-072026-7063676

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

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