People manager

Accountable for the performance management of a 15-member team, collaborating closely with the Tech Lead to manage the performance of developers and QAs.
My role involved setting clear expectations, aligning and tracking team goals, and assigning performance indicators at the end of every performance cycle.
Handled PIP discussions and redundancy conversations when absolutely necessary.
Assigned mentors to guide team members in their growth journey, and conducted monthly check-in calls to review progress on goals, address challenges, and provide ongoing support to ensure individual and team success.

Accountable for team capacity planning and rotation.
Responsible for creating proposals to secure budget for additional headcount and interviewing candidates to select the best fit.
Ensure team leverage is maintained across roles, grades, tenure, and gender diversity.
Plan team member rotations and succession, aligning with individual interests and long-term aspirations.

Fostered a spirit of innovation by organizing quarterly ideathons and hackathons to nurture the creative energy of team members
Maintained a strong feedback culture by facilitating monthly 'speedback' sessions, ensuring open communication and continuous improvement

Utilized frameworks like Radical Candor to manage team members' strengths and performance, fostering a balance between empathy and objectivity. (snapshot masked as it is sensitive data)
Kept track of both short-term and long-term goals of individual team members to provide tailored opportunities for growth.
Offered 1:1 support to individuals needing development, ensuring their professional progress.

People Manager