Talent Development & Succession Planning Specialist

ABOUT VINUNIVERSITY 

VinUniversity (VinUni: https://vinuni.edu.vn/) is the first private, not-for-profit Vietnamese university established based on international standards. The university integrates the models of excellent international universities with the unique cultural and economic characteristics of Vietnam, to make a breakthrough in Vietnamese higher education and to become a world-class university.

The University has built strategic collaborations with Cornell University and the University of Pennsylvania and Nanyang Technological University— a choice that speaks to our commitment to excellence, innovation in research and teaching, and to making a difference in the world.

VinUni comprises of College of Arts and Sciences; College of Business and Management; College of Engineering and Computer Science; and College of Health Sciences.

Every aspect of the University: its curricula, research, faculty, student body, facilities, and campus life, is being developed to meet the highest standards set by the world’s leading accrediting and ranking organizations, such as FIBAA, ABET, AACSB, AGCME-I, Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) and Times Higher Education (THE).

VinUni’s founding benefactor – Vingroup is one of the biggest private conglomerates in Asia with the largest market capitalization value in Vietnam. As a multisector corporation, Vingroup focuses on main areas: Industrials & Technology; Real Estate & Services; Social Enterprises. VinUni is proud to be a part of the Vingroup ecosystem, giving its students opportunities to connect with several high quality research institutes, pioneering companies (such as VinFast, Vinpearl, Vinmec, Vinschool, and Vinhomes) and an dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystem (such as VinVenture, VinMotion, and VinRobotics…).

In September 2024, VinUni became the youngest and fastest university in the world to achieve QS 5 stars, earning 5 stars in 9 categories: global engagement, good governance, program strength, academic development, teaching, employability, facilities, arts, and social impact.  In October 2024, VinUni was appointed by UNESCO as the first and only UNESCO University Chair, focusing on Environmental Leadership, Cultural Heritage, and Biodiversity.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Transformation Management Office (TMO) is driving key institutional initiatives to support the University’s long-term strategy and organizational development.

We are looking for a Talent Development & Succession Planning Specialist to support the design, coordination, and implementation of talent development and succession planning activities across the University.

This role focuses on operational execution, data tracking, and program coordination to strengthen internal talent pipelines and leadership readiness.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES 

1. Succession Planning Support

• Assist in identifying critical roles and updating succession plans.
• Support collection and consolidation of succession data across units.
• Maintain succession planning documentation and tracking tools.
• Coordinate annual talent review discussions.

2. Talent Development Programs

• Support the organization of leadership development workshops and training programs.
• Coordinate mentoring and coaching initiatives.
• Track participation and completion of development activities.
• Maintain Individual Development Plan (IDP) records.

3. Talent Analytics & Reporting

• Update dashboards related to:
  • Succession coverage
  • HiPo tracking
  • Leadership readiness indicators
• Prepare periodic reports for leadership review.
• Support data analysis for talent gap identification.

4. Competency & Capability Framework Support

• Assist in maintaining and updating competency frameworks.
• Support integration of development plans with performance review cycles.
• Prepare communication materials related to talent initiatives.

5. Coordination & Administration

• Schedule talent review meetings and leadership development sessions.
• Prepare meeting materials and summaries.
• Follow up on agreed action items with departments.

Key Performance Indicators

• Accuracy and timeliness of succession data updates
• Smooth coordination of talent review processes
• Completion rate of development programs
• Quality and timeliness of reporting
• Stakeholder satisfaction with coordination support

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in HR, talent development, or organizational support roles.
• Strong organizational and data management skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and HR systems.
• Good communication and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Interest in organizational development and leadership growth.

Preferred

• Experience in higher education or large organizations.
• Familiarity with competency frameworks or succession planning tools.