Global Performance Development Lead Job at NTT Ltd.
Job role overview
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Date posted
April 15, 2026
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Closing date
May 15, 2027
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Hiring location
Gauteng Johannesburg
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Qualification
Masters
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Experience
7 - 10 years
Description
Your day at NTT DATA
- 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.
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