Senior Talent & Performance Manager

Reports to: Global Head of Talent Enablement and Development
As Director, Talent & Performance, you will lead the continued evolution of Game Changers, SIE’s global performance management framework
You’ll integrate performance with our broader talent ecosystem—including succession planning, calibration, and career development—ensuring our people processes are tightly aligned to strategic business outcomes, leadership behaviors, and a culture of development
You’ll bring not just operational horsepower, but strategic vision
You’ll help us move beyond check-ins and ratings to a holistic, modern talent experience that inspires growth, drives accountability, and fuels business performance
Lead and continuously evolve Game Changers, SIE’s enterprise-wide performance program, with a focus on clarity, fairness, and impact across 10,000+ global employees
Design and implement performance frameworks that enable meaningful differentiation, clear goal alignment, and values-driven development feedback
Oversee the adoption and optimization of BetterWorks for all performance, feedback, calibration, and talent review processes—including workflows, tools, and AI-assisted features
Integrate performance with talent management processes such as promotions, succession planning, 9-box talent reviews, and internal mobility initiatives
Collaborate with L&D, Rewards, HRBPs, and business leaders to build scalable performance enablement resources (e.g., manager trainings, toolkits, e-learnings)
Apply behavioral science and data insights to increase performance transparency, employee engagement, and leadership capability
Ensure alignment between performance programs and SIE’s values (Passionate, Trailblazer, One) and our leadership behaviors
Partner with the People Brand and Communications team to reinforce the tone, consistency, and impact of performance messaging
Monitor and report performance health metrics, calibration patterns, and adoption KPIs to stakeholders including the CHRO and executive team
Benefits

Private medical insurance
Private dental insurance
Flexible working policy (remote working, flexible hours)
Free fruit every day in our offices
On-site free gym (London & Liverpool)
On-site subsidised cafés
On-site bar (Thursdays & Fridays, London & Liverpool)
Employee Assistance Programme
Eye care assistance
x2 volunteering days each year
Group pension plan
Discretionary bonus scheme
Season ticket loans
Life assurance
Income protection
25 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays
Discretionary days off over Christmas and summer
Free giveaways of select first party products and services
Discounts on PlayStation products
Discounts on Sony products
Access to other corporate discounts
Qualifications

10+ years in Talent Management, Performance, or Organizational Development roles, including at least 5 years in a global, matrixed organization
Deep commitment to equity, transparency, and employee growth
Proven experience designing and executing enterprise-wide performance programs
Executive presence with the ability to influence, coach, and partner with senior leaders across functions and geographies
Change-savvy, data-literate, and deeply curious—you leverage analytics, stakeholder feedback, and future-of-work trends to drive better outcomes
Strategic thinker with operational chops—you can zoom out to reimagine systems and zoom in to ensure flawless execution

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