Senior Manager, Talent Development

Role Summary and Impact

WPP Media is seeking a Senior Manager, Talent Development to lead market talent development, succession planning, learning and organisational effectiveness programmes for Singapore. This role partners closely with the Chief People Officer / Head of HR, Regional Head of OD&G and agency / cluster People leaders to build a strong talent pipeline, strengthen leadership capability and support the delivery of key people priorities across the market.

The role will act as the market custodian for talent processes and programmes, ensuring consistent execution while defining Singapore-specific adjustments where required. The successful candidate will combine strategic programme ownership with hands-on delivery, strong stakeholder management and systems proficiency, particularly in CultureAmp.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Processes and Programmes

• Own the creation of communications, programme materials and collateral related to talent programmes.
• Act as the subject matter expert for talent programmes and provide hands-on expertise in CultureAmp, including systems and tools oversight.
• Define Singapore market adjustments to organisational effectiveness programmes where needed and act as the custodian of all OE-related programmes in market.
• Support the seamless execution, analysis and follow-up of employee engagement surveys.

Succession Planning and Risk Mitigation

• Define and manage the talent development process for top talent in Singapore.
• Define and manage the talent profiling process to identify, assess and develop top talent.
• Own and steward the end-to-end succession planning process in Singapore, including ExCo, Regional CEOs, N-1 and N-2 levels, in line with the agreed frequency.
• Support the Singapore CPO and OD&G team in the successful rollout of succession planning through collateral creation, data support and market coordination.
• Partner with Singapore agency and cluster CPOs to drive succession planning, risk mitigation and talent actions across the market.

Programme Management and Execution of Initiatives

• Support the Regional Head of OD&G and CPO in co-creating the Singapore learning strategy, aligned to key business and people priorities for the region.
• Lead the programme management and delivery of multiple learning and talent initiatives in line with the market learning strategy.
• Facilitate in-person and virtual learning experiences for diverse groups of colleagues across a range of skills and capability areas.

Skills and Experience

• Experience in Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Leadership Development, Performance Management or Learning and Development.
• Typically requires a university degree or equivalent experience, with a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience in any industry.
• Strong programme management capability, with the ability to lead multiple workstreams, manage timelines and translate strategy into practical execution.
• Proficiency with CultureAmp or similar employee listening / performance enablement tools, with confidence in survey execution, data analysis and reporting.
• Comfortable facilitating in-person and virtual learning sessions for varied colleague groups.
• Able to navigate matrixed environments effectively across global, regional, market and business stakeholders.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and analytical skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and drive follow-through on talent actions.

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media is powered by our commitment to Be Extraordinary, investing in our employees to inspire transformational creativity. We also Lead Optimistically, firmly believing in and Championing Growth and Development for every individual. This commitment allows WPP Media employees to leverage the extensive global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, build vital professional connections, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. 

We Create an Open environment built on trust and respect, where everyone feels they belong and has opportunities to progress. This inclusive culture is fostered through a variety of employee resource groups and frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our comprehensive benefits package reflects this commitment, including competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days. 

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection in this open and supportive environment. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.