Talent Development Manager

About the Job

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.

About the Company

Prysmian is the world leader in wire and cable manufacturing. From the depths of the ocean to the pinnacles of the world's tallest buildings, we drive new forms of energy and information to each and every corner of the earth. We offer the widest range of services and know-how in the industry. Each year, Prysmian manufactures thousands of miles of underground and underwater cables and systems for power transmission and distribution, as well as medium and low voltage cables for the construction and infrastructure sectors. We also produce a comprehensive range of optical fibers, copper cables and connectivity systems for voice, video and data transmission for the telecommunications sector. With over 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.