Talent Development Manager

Prysmian is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry. Each year, the company manufactures thousands of miles of underground and submarine cables and systems for power transmission and distribution, as well as medium low voltage cables for the construction and infrastructure sectors. We also produce a comprehensive range of optical fibers, copper cables and connectivity for voice, video and data transmission for the telecommunication sector. We are 30,000 employees, across 50+ countries. Everyone at Prysmian has the potential to make their mark; because whatever you do, wherever you are based, you will be part of a company that is helping transform the world around us. Talent Development Manager Job Description Summary The Talent Development Manager will work across Prysmian’s North America region to execute organization’s performance management process, succession strategy, leadership pipeline strength, and future capability planning. This role focuses on identifying, accelerating, and positioning talent to meet current and future business needs. This role is a part of Prysmian’s wider Talent Management Team and will work across all functions of the organization. This role ensures we have the right leaders, ready at the right time, by building a strong succession pipeline and aligning talent strategy to future business needs. Main Responsibilities Lead and coordinate succession planning across the North American region Own the annual performance and talent review processes, partnering closely with business leaders to ensure strong alignment with business goals, KPIs, and leadership principles Design and run calibration sessions to ensure performance and talent evaluations are fair, consistent, and meaningful Coach leaders on how to assess employee performance and potential Work with HR and business leaders to identify future skill and capability needs based on company strategy Translate business priorities into clear talent strategies (skills, leadership readiness, team structure) Develop and implement programs that accelerate the growth of high-potential talent Communicate and roll out Prysmian’s performance management, talent development, and mentorship programs effectively across North America Deliver clear, engaging presentations and updates to HR and leadership audiences Oversee and maintain talent reviews, career development plans, and succession plans on an ongoing basis Partner with the Learning & Development team to help build the future workforce What You Bring 6+ years of HR experience, including at least 3 years in talent management Bachelor’s degree in HR, Organizational Development, Psychology, or a related field Strong project management skills with the ability to keep initiatives on track Advanced Excel and PowerPoint capabilities Comfort working with data and telling clear, compelling stories through insights Experience with performance management systems and/or LMS platforms (Workday preferred) Ability to assess talent and turn insights into actionable plans What Makes You a Great Fit You thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment You have hands-on experience in performance management You’re confident building content and presenting to different audiences You communicate effectively at all levels and bring strong cultural awareness You’re skilled at training, coaching, and facilitating group discussions You can simplify complex ideas, bring structure to ambiguity, and drive innovative solutions You take initiative and follow through to completion ----------------------------------------- Job Offer Fraud Alert We take the security of our candidates seriously. Please be aware of job offer scams involving individuals falsely claiming to represent our company. Our company will **never** : Ask for payment, fees, or financial information at any stage of the recruitment process Request passwords, banking details, or copies of personal identification via email or text Extend a job offer without a formal interview process Communicate from non-company email addresses (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo) All legitimate communications from our recruitment team will come from an official company email domain (ending in @prysmian.com ). If you believe you have been contacted regarding a fraudulent job offer or are unsure about the authenticity of a message, please contact us directly at [email protected] . Prysmian, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are. All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of