Assistant Manager, Talent & Growth

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

Onboarding Program ManagementOwn and manage the end-to-end onboarding experience for new hires Design and continuously enhance onboarding journeys to support faster integration and productivityManage stakeholder coordination across People & Culture, business leaders, and facilitatorsContinuously update, curate and localize onboarding content to reflect business priorities and cultureFacilitate or co-facilitate onboarding sessions where requiredTrack onboarding effectiveness and drive continuous improvementsAlign onboarding with enterprise and APAC frameworks while adapting for local relevance Program Management & DeliverySupport the execution of learning, leadership and inclusion programs in the marketManage end-to-end program logistics, timelines, and stakeholder coordinationSupport the rollout of regional and enterprise T&G programs in IndiaPartner 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 Project Support & Continuous ImprovementSupport the design, implementation, and evaluation of T&G interventions across projects and initiativesAnalyze feedback, data, and engagement insights to inform enhancementsSupport benchmarking and bring in best practices from external markets and industriesIdentify opportunities to improve program efficiency, scalability, and impact Stakeholder Collaboration & Business AlignmentPartner with People & Culture and business stakeholders to align onboarding and program delivery with business needsBuild strong working relationships across functions and levelsSupport communication and change efforts related to T&G initiativesContribute to ensuring alignment between India priorities and APAC T&G strategy Operations, Planning & GovernanceSupport annual planning and learning calendar management for India T&G initiativesMaintain program trackers, dashboards, and reportingEnsure smooth operational execution with strong attention to timelines, quality, and governanceSupport documentation and standardization of onboarding and program processes

Requirements

5–7 years of experience in HR, learning, talent, or program management rolesPrior experience in onboarding program management or learning program delivery preferredStrong project management and coordination capabilities, with ability to manage multiple prioritiesExperience working in matrixed environments is a plusStrong communication and stakeholder management skillsHigh attention to detail with strong execution disciplineComfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

Core Competencies

Strong program management and execution excellenceStakeholder collaboration and relationship managementAttention to detail and operational rigourProblem-solving and continuous improvement mindsetLearning agility and adaptabilityProactive 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.