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We’re looking for a strategic and forward‑thinking Performance Development Lead to help shape the future of performance across our newly unified organization. This is an exciting opportunity to design and deliver a modern, future‑focused performance strategy that goes far beyond traditional annual reviews.

In this role, you will lead the shift from retrospective performance assessment to a dynamic, continuous approach centered on real‑time coaching, growth, and development. You will build a holistic performance framework that reflects our culture, values, and business priorities—bringing together legacy organizations and supporting our evolution into one high‑performing, people‑first company.

We’re seeking someone with deep experience in developing global performance strategies that align with organizational goals and foster a strong, sustainable performance culture. If you’re passionate about transforming how people grow, develop, and succeed at work, we’d love to hear from you.

Key responsibilities:

• Design and implement a comprehensive, scalable performance development framework that aligns with our organizational goals, culture, and evolving business needs.

• Lead the transformation from a past-performance-focused process to a future-forward, development-driven model.

• Equip leaders and managers to become better coaches and talent developers, providing tools, training, and guidance for meaningful performance conversations.

• Introduce and sustain an ongoing feedback and check-in culture, integrating both qualitative and quantitative insights to support continuous improvement.

• Partner with Talent, Total Rewards, and our People & Culture Business Partners to ensure alignment between performance, recognition, career growth, and compensation.

• Working with various teams to design and implement performance & development systems

• Monitor and analyze performance data and trends to evaluate impact and recommend continuous improvements.

• Drive alignment of performance practices across legacy companies to support integration and create consistency.

• Serve as a change agent, inspiring adoption of new practices through strong stakeholder engagement, communication, and thought leadership.

• Remain updated on industry trends and best practices to identify opportunity for to continuously improve programs

• Collaborate with senior leadership to identify and address performance development needs.

• Manage performance development-related communications and training.

Experience, Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Organizational Development, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in performance management/development, talent management, or related roles.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing performance development strategies in global, matrixed, and fast-paced environments.
• Deep understanding of modern performance philosophies (e.g., continuous feedback, growth mindset, coaching culture).
• A scalable mindset with a passion for driving consistency across complex, global environments.
• The ability to translate business needs into global frameworks that work across geographies and functions
• Strong knowledge of performance management practices.
• Proficiency in performance management software and tools.
• Strategic thinking and planning
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Excellent stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.

Workplace type:

Hybrid Working

About NTT DATA
NTT DATA is a $30+ billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world’s leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services.  Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

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