Assistant Manager, Talent & Growth

Job Posting Title:
Assistant Manager, Talent & Growth
Req ID:
10154396
Job Description:
This is an office-based role in our Bangalore, India office.
Wherever you are in the amazing world of Disney, you are contributing to the stories of our iconic brands, recognized by audiences everywhere for entertainment, information and inspiration. Innovation, imagination and inclusion are at the core of Disney, defining the experience that we deliver as well as providing the foundation of our success. The scope of our business, combined with global growth and collaboration, results in an inclusive employee experience characterized by continuous learning, development and achievement.
About the Role
The Assistant Manager, Talent & Growth (T&G) – India plays a key role in shaping and delivering high-impact onboarding experiences while supporting the execution of broader talent, learning, and organizational development and inclusion initiatives across the India business.
This role is responsible for end-to-end onboarding program management, ensuring a consistent and engaging new hire experience that reflects Disney’s culture, accelerates integration, and supports business growth. In addition, the role partners closely with the Senior Manager, T&G to execute key talent and growth initiatives, contributing to capability building, employee experience, and organizational effectiveness across a fast-growing and dynamic market environment.
Operating within the broader APAC framework, the role ensures strong alignment with regional priorities while tailoring program delivery to India’s business and workforce needs.
Responsibilities:
1. Onboarding Program Management
Own and manage the end-to-end onboarding experience for new hires
Design and continuously enhance onboarding journeys to support faster integration and productivity
Manage stakeholder coordination across People & Culture, business leaders, and facilitators
Continuously update, curate and localize onboarding content to reflect business priorities and culture
Facilitate or co-facilitate onboarding sessions where required
Track onboarding effectiveness and drive continuous improvements
Align onboarding with enterprise and APAC frameworks while adapting for local relevance
2. Program Management & Delivery
Support the execution of learning, leadership and inclusion programs in the market
Manage end-to-end program logistics, timelines, and stakeholder coordination
Support the rollout of regional and enterprise T&G programs in India
Partner with internal teams and external vendors to ensure high-quality delivery and execution excellence
Contribute to scaling T&G offerings across a growing and diverse employee base
3. Project Support & Continuous Improvement
Support the design, implementation, and evaluation of T&G interventions across projects and initiatives
Analyze feedback, data, and engagement insights to inform enhancements
Support benchmarking and bring in best practices from external markets and industries
Identify opportunities to improve program efficiency, scalability, and impact
4. Stakeholder Collaboration & Business Alignment
Partner with People & Culture and business stakeholders to align onboarding and program delivery with business needs
Build strong working relationships across functions and levels
Support communication and change efforts related to T&G initiatives
Contribute to ensuring alignment between India priorities and APAC T&G strategy
5. Operations, Planning & Governance
Support annual planning and learning calendar management for India T&G initiatives
Maintain program trackers, dashboards, and reporting
Ensure smooth operational execution with strong attention to timelines, quality, and governance
Support documentation and standardization of onboarding and program processes
Requirements:
5–7 years of experience in HR, learning, talent, or program management roles
Prior experience in onboarding program management or learning program delivery preferred
Strong project management and coordination capabilities, with ability to manage multiple priorities
Experience working in matrixed environments is a plus
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
High attention to detail with strong execution discipline
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
Core Competencies:
Strong program management and execution excellence
Stakeholder collaboration and relationship management
Attention to detail and operational rigour
Problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset
Learning agility and adaptability
Proactive ownership and accountability
The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. We are committed to building a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
Job Posting Segment:
APAC People & Culture
Job Posting Primary Business:
APAC OD & Talent Solutions
Primary Job Posting Category:
Learning & Development
Employment Type:
Full time
Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Bangalore, India
Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Date Posted:
2026-09-21