Talent and Consulting program Lead

As Manager, Talent & Consulting Programs, you will play a central role in supporting the consulting population and partnering with senior consulting leaders on staffing, development, performance, and broader talent priorities.

You will act as a trusted advisor to both employees and leadership, helping to balance business needs with individual development and career aspirations. This is a highly visible role that combines strategic talent management with operational execution and offers significant exposure across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Staffing & Workforce Planning

• Lead staffing discussions for assigned consulting populations.

• Partner with consulting leaders to understand project requirements and future staffing needs.

• Balance client demands, consultant development goals, utilization targets, and retention considerations when making staffing recommendations.

• Monitor consultant availability, capacity, utilization, and workload sustainability.

• Maintain oversight of staffing data, reporting, and workforce planning insights.

• Collaborate with colleagues across offices and regions to support global staffing requirements.

Talent Management & Career Development

• Serve as the primary talent advisor for an assigned consultant population.

• Build strong and trusted relationships through regular coaching and career conversations.

• Support consultants in defining development objectives and long-term career goals.

• Provide guidance on career progression, readiness for promotion, and professional growth opportunities.

• Identify development needs and ensure appropriate support and opportunities are in place.

• Partner with leaders to support high‑potential talent and individuals requiring additional development.

Performance & Promotion Management

• Facilitate performance management processes and talent review discussions.

• Review feedback to ensure it is clear, constructive, and actionable.

• Support promotion processes, including preparation, calibration, and decision‑making discussions.

• Help leaders address performance concerns and establish effective development plans.

• Monitor talent risks and retention concerns within your consulting cohorts.

Employee Support & Career Flexibility

• Act as a key point of contact for employees navigating important career and life events.

• Support transfers, leave requests, educational opportunities, and other flexibility programs.

• Partner with HR colleagues to ensure appropriate guidance, approvals, and policy compliance.

• Help employees navigate transitions while balancing business requirements and employee needs.

Leadership Advisory

• Advise consulting leaders on talent, performance, engagement, development, and retention matters.

• Provide data‑driven insights and recommendations to support decision‑making.

• Partner on employee relations and sensitive people matters when required.

• Help leaders identify and address talent gaps, succession risks, and development opportunities.

• Influence decisions that contribute to both employee success and business performance.

Projects & Continuous Improvement

• Lead or support talent‑related strategic initiatives and projects.

• Contribute to the enhancement of talent programs, processes, and employee experience initiatives.

• Analyze workforce and talent data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.

• Drive continuous improvement across staffing, talent management, and professional development activities.

Candidate Profile

You are a relationship‑oriented and commercially minded talent professional who enjoys working with ambitious, high‑performing individuals and senior stakeholders.

You will likely bring:

• Experience within Talent Management, HR, Professional Development, Staffing, Workforce Planning, or HR Business Partnering.

• Experience in a consulting, professional services, financial services, legal, or similarly high‑performance environment.

• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.

• The ability to build credibility with employees and senior leaders alike.

• Excellent coaching, communication, and relationship‑building capabilities.

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to translate insights into action.

• Sound judgment and the ability to manage highly confidential matters with discretion.

• The ability to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on execution in a fast‑paced environment.

What Success Looks Like

In this role, success will be measured by your ability to:

• Build trusted partnerships with consulting leaders and consultants.

• Make thoughtful staffing decisions that support both business outcomes and individual development.

• Deliver a high‑quality employee experience through meaningful coaching and career support.

• Successfully manage performance and promotion processes.

• Proactively identify and address talent risks and opportunities.

• Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm’s talent strategy and people programs.

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€90000 - € monthly

Uren: Fulltime Dienstverband: fulltime Type vacature: Intern

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