Manager, Global Talent & Development

Role Purpose

The Manager, Global Talent & Development (T&D) is responsible for designing, leading, and delivering enterprise-wide talent, leadership, learning, culture, and capability initiatives. The role drives strategic people development priorities, ensures global consistency with local relevance, and partners closely with business and HR stakeholders to build future-ready capabilities across the organization.

Reports To

The Manager, Global Talent & Development Lead reports directly to the Vice President for Talent & Development.

Key Responsibilities

Program & Portfolio Ownership

• Own and lead one or more global Talent & Development portfolios (e.g., Leadership, HiPo, Culture, DEI, Wellbeing, Learning Systems, People Analytics, Future Readiness, etc.).

• Define strategy, roadmap, and success criteria for assigned programs aligned with business and people priorities.

• Ensure integration of Valmet culture across all owned initiatives.

Global Program Design & Delivery

• Design, program-manage, and continuously improve global development programs and interventions.

• Oversee global campaigns, learning journeys, assessments, and development tools within owned scope.

Facilitation & Coaching

• Facilitate and coach leaders, teams, and employees in global programs and targeted development sessions.

• Act as a trusted partner for leadership and team development across regions, business areas and functions.

Stakeholder Partnership & Collaboration

• Partner closely with People & Culture (P&C) colleagues, business leaders, and fellow T&D Managers to ensure alignment and impact.

• Collaborate cross-functionally on different programs drive by other parts of T&D team.

• Act as a Subject Matter Owner (SPOC) for designated business areas, regions, or processes.

Analytics, ROI & Insights

• Define and track impact, ROI, and effectiveness of owned programs using people and learning analytics.

• Use data and employee listening insights to continuously improve program design and outcomes.

• Contribute to enterprise-level reporting and decision-making.

Systems, Vendors & Governance

• Own or contribute to governance of learning systems, assessment tools, and development platforms.

• Manage vendors, budgets, and invoicing within assigned scope.

• Support global standards while enabling regional flexibility.

Communication & Enablement

• Lead communication and change enablement for assigned global T&D initiatives.

• Partner on internal campaigns, eLearning support, and toolkits to drive adoption and engagement.

• Maintain clear ownership and communication with P&C and senior stakeholders.

Special regional focus

Asia Pacific Region

Preferred Locations

Chennai, Pune or Mumbai

Experience & Capabilities

• Strong experience in global Talent & Development, Leadership Development, Organizational Development, or Culture transformation in a complex, international organization.

• Proven ability to design, lead, and scale enterprise-wide development initiatives across multiple countries, functions, and cultures.

• Strong facilitation and group process design skills, with the ability to lead impactful workshops, leadership sessions, and development interventions.

• Experience coaching leaders and teams, supporting leadership growth, team effectiveness, and cultural change.

• Ability to translate business strategy into capability and development solutions that build future-ready skills.

• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively with senior leaders and cross-functional teams.

• Experience working with learning ecosystems (e.g., learning platforms, digital learning journeys, assessments, leadership diagnostics, etc.).

• Data-driven mindset with experience in people analytics, impact measurement, and program effectiveness evaluation.

• Strong project and program management skills, including managing complex initiatives with multiple stakeholders and vendors.

• Comfortable working in global and multicultural environments, with the ability to adapt approaches to different regional contexts.

• Excellent communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to translate complex concepts into clear and engaging messages.

• Curiosity and passion for continuous learning, innovation in development practices, and building inclusive and diverse leadership capabilities.

Our Leadership Principles guide how we work at Valmet:

• Take Accountability – Own outcomes and deliver on commitments

• Lead with Courage – Speak up, challenge assumptions, and drive change

• Build on Trust – Create an environment of respect and openness

• Collaborate for Growth – Work across boundaries to succeed together as One Valmet to generate customer value