BCG X APAC Talent Manager – X Delivery

Who We Are

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What You'll Do

As BCG X continues to scale across Asia Pacific, we are seeking a Talent Manager - X Delivery based in Gurugram to lead staffing and talent deployment for our Build & Analytics population.

This role sits within the AP Staffing & People function, reporting into the X AP Staffing Director, and is accountable for delivering high-quality staffing outcomes while shaping talent strategy for X Delivery.
You will operate as a regional staffing leader for X Delivery, balancing business demand, client priorities, and individual development goals. In parallel, you will lead a small team and drive continuous improvement across staffing processes, insights, and workforce planning.

Key responsibilities include:

Staffing and Deployment Leadership

• Own end-to-end staffing outcomes for BCG X Delivery (Build & Analytics) across AP, ensuring optimal deployment aligned to business priorities and individual development goals
• Drive demand-supply matching across projects, proposals, and internal initiatives, making clear, high-quality staffing decisions
• Maintain a forward-looking view of the staffing pipeline (short- and long-term), identifying risks and opportunities early
• Partner with senior stakeholders (X Delivery leadership, case teams, product teams) to align on priorities, staffing trade-offs, and resource allocation
• Ensure strong governance of staffing decisions, including fairness, diversity considerations, and transparency
• Act as the primary point of contact for talent, providing guidance on staffing choices and career development trade-offs.

Talent Development & Experience

• Embed development priorities into staffing decisions, ensuring individuals receive opportunities aligned to their growth goals
• Build trusted relationships with engineers, analysts, and product talent to understand preferences, strengths, and development areas
• Reinforce career development messaging in partnership with People, HR, and CDC stakeholders
• Own onboarding experience for new hires within X Delivery, ensuring strong initial staffing and integration into the business
• Provide input into performance and people discussions, contributing to a consistent and high-quality talent experience

Strategic Planning & Insights

• Identify patterns across staffing, skills, and demand to inform workforce planning and hiring priorities
• Provide data-driven insights to AP leadership on utilization, capacity gaps, and emerging skill needs
• Partner with Recruiting and leadership to shape cohort composition and future talent needs
• Anticipate shifts in business demand and proactively adjust staffing strategies

Team Leadership & Operations

• Lead and develop a team of 2-3 staffing specialists, driving performance, capability building, and engagement
• Set clear priorities and ensure high-quality execution across all staffing activities
• Oversee accuracy and transparency of staffing data, systems, and reporting
• Manage escalations and ensure timely resolution of complex staffing challenges

Change Management & Process Excellence

• Lead the evolution of staffing processes for X Delivery, building scalable and efficient operating models
• Identify inefficiencies and drive simplification, standardization, and automation
• Define and track KPIs to measure staffing effectiveness and continuously improve outcomes
• Drive adoption of new processes and tools through stakeholder alignment, communication, and training

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree
• 8+ years of experience in staffing, talent management, HR business partnering, or similar roles
• Experience operating in complex, fast-paced, and stakeholder-heavy environments
• Interest in digital product development (engineering, analytics, product, design)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Fluency in English

Who You'll Work With

• AP Staffing Director and broader regional staffing leadership
• X Delivery leadership (engineering, analytics, product)
• HR, People & Development, and CDC stakeholders
• Finance (utilization, approvals, cost allocation)
• Recruiting and L&D teams

Additional info

YOU'RE GOOD AT

• Operating effectively in a fast-paced, global, and highly matrixed environment
• Building trust and influencing stakeholders across seniority levels
• Making high-quality decisions in ambiguous, trade-off-driven environments
• Balancing business needs with individual development priorities
• Communicating clearly and persuasively, both verbally and in writing
• Managing conflict and navigating complex people situations with sound judgment
• Leading and developing teams, creating accountability and engagement
• Using data and insights to inform decisions and drive improvements

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