Talent Development Manager

Prysmian

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.

The Talent Development Manager will work across Prysmian’s North America region to execute the 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. The role is a part of Prysmian’s wider Talent Management Team and works 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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

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 building an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their…