Senior Manager, Performance & Talent Management

We’re in an unbelievably exciting area of tech and are fundamentally reshaping the data storage industry. Here, you lead with innovative thinking, grow along with us, and join the smartest team in the industry.

This type of work—work that changes the world—is what the tech industry was founded on. So, if you're ready to seize the endless opportunities and leave your mark, come join us.

SHOULD YOU ACCEPT THIS CHALLENGE...

As Pure’s Senior Manager, Performance & Talent Management, reporting to the Sr Director, Talent Management, you will drive the implementation of three key pillars of our Talent Ecosystem: Performance Management, Talent Review & Succession Management, and the development of a future skills-based approach. This leadership role will not only ensure alignment with Pure’s business goals but also position you as a key contributor to talent transformation at scale.

You will manage a small but powerful team with one direct report, a junior analyst. Together, you’ll combine strategic leadership with tactical execution, leveraging the support of your team to deliver impactful results. Your role as a people manager will be key in coaching and developing this direct report, fostering growth, and building a collaborative, high-performing unit.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO BRING TO THIS ROLE...

• Drive Advancement within our Talent Management Maturity Model:
  Lead and shape the development of a transformational global talent strategy that supports business growth by enhancing talent pipelines and advancing our Talent Management Maturity Model towards a more integrated and strategically aligned function. Ensure that talent readiness and leadership development are prioritized to meet the evolving needs of the organization.
• Performance Management Excellence:
  As a strategic leader, you will propose the overall approach, guiding principles, and execution strategies for Pure’s performance management programs. In this capacity, you will focus on shaping a high-impact, holistic performance management process that drives organizational success and aligns with business goals. You’ll establish frameworks that promote continuous feedback, coaching, and career development.
  While overseeing the end-to-end execution of the quarterly and annual performance management cycle, you will lead the design of key initiatives and set the strategic direction. You will focus on innovating and improving performance management practices, ensuring robust tracking, reporting, and alignment with talent objectives.
• Talent Review & Succession Planning: Lead the Executive Talent Review (ETR) process, implement talent reviews on demand, build diverse talent pools, and design succession solutions to address leadership gaps. Ensure integrated succession management aligned with performance management and other talent processes, driving data-based decisions and actionable development plans
• Skills-Based Approach:
  Co-Lead Pure’s journey towards a skills-based approach to talent management. Although we are in early stages, you will serve as a thought leader and strategic advisor, guiding the organization on how to embed skills-based principles across talent initiatives. This includes developing a roadmap for scaling the approach, advising on skills assessments, and working cross-functionally to drive understanding and adoption of a skills-first mindset.
• Leadership Development & Growth:
  Accelerate the readiness of leaders and top talents. Collaborate with the Director of Talent Management, leaders, and HRBPs to create and track development plans for talent pools and succession candidates identified during Executive Talent Reviews. Ensure accountability by monitoring progress against plans and reporting to leadership.
• People Management & Team Development:
  Manage and mentor your junior analyst direct report, empowering them to take ownership of tactical aspects of performance management. Develop their capabilities, ensuring they grow in their role and are well-aligned with Pure’s strategic priorities. You’ll cultivate a collaborative, results-oriented environment, maximizing the impact of your small but high-performing team.
• Subject Matter Expertise:
  Serve as a hands-on advisor and subject matter expert, providing education, training, and guidance to ensure consistent, high-quality execution of performance and talent review processes. Help evolve these programs based on emerging industry