Talent & Leadership Development Manager Americas

As the Americas region transforms to reach its full potential, we are deeply committed to employee engagement and development. Reporting to the Head of HR for the region and serving as a key member of the Americas HR leadership team, this role will design and deliver strategic talent, performance, learning, and leadership development initiatives that foster organizational, personal, and professional growth, in alignment with Fugro’s mission and values.

The Regional Talent & Leadership Development Manager will define and drive the talent strategy for the Americas region, enabling business growth by focusing on our most valuable asset: our people.

We are seeking a hands-on, collaborative leader who is passionate about attracting, retaining, and developing talent, and who thrives on designing fit-for-purpose strategies while successfully implementing regional and global programs.

At Fugro, innovation and sustainability are at the heart of everything we do. Our purpose is to work together to create a safe and liveable world, and this purpose guides every action we take. If you are inspired by our mission and passionate about people development, we invite you to apply and learn more about this exciting opportunity!

Fugro will not provide work authorization and/or sponsorship for this opportunity.

Fugro will not provide relocation for this job opportunity.

Job Responsibilities

Talent Strategy & Leadership

• Lead by example and place Quality, Health & Safety, Security, and the protection of the Environment as core values while never intentionally placing employees, our processes, customers, or the communities in which we live and work at risk.
• Partner with global and regional leadership to design and execute the Americas talent vision and strategy, aligned with business goals.
• Lead a team across Talent Management and Talent Acquisition, driving performance, engagement, and capability building to meet evolving business needs.
• Champion and enable team development and opportunities for growth.

Talent Acquisition

• Oversee regional Talent Acquisition strategy, scaling capabilities and optimizing resources.
• Embed key analytics in workforce strategic planning and recruitment effectiveness evaluations.
• In partnership with the Talent Acquisition team in North America, guide initiatives such as campus recruiting, partnerships with universities and trade schools, and other business-specific programs.

        Talent & Performance Management

• Own core people processes, including performance management, development planning, and talent planning.
• Further enhance succession planning strategy and needs.
• Facilitate executive-level talent reviews and educate stakeholders on Fugro’s talent planning framework and philosophy.

Leadership & Career Development

• Assess leadership development needs and design fit-for-purpose resources leveraging Fugro’s leadership model.
• Build innovative career development tools to engage employees and promote cross-training, and support internal mobility through regional talent councils and forums.

Learning & Capability Building

• Implement global learning programs in the Americas region, including participant selection and facilitation where needed.
• Partner with global learning team to identify capability gaps and determine regional approaches.
• Collaborate with Commercial Excellence leaders to deploy programs that enhance commercial capabilities.

Data & Insights

• Define and execute assessment strategies (e.g., 360s, leadership potential).
• Use data and analytics to evaluate talent bench strength, capability gaps and program effectiveness.
• Leverage engagement data, trends and needs to drive initiatives across the region.

Talent Communications & Branding

• Actively participate in external forums to strengthen Fugro’s employer brand and adopt talent best practices.
• Support the Head of HR with leadership communications (i.e. Townhalls, Executive Updates, etc.) and strategic organizational development projects.

Job Requirements

• Legally authorized to work in the United States without restrictions.
• Posses a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required.
• Have 8 years of progressive experience in HR, Organizational Development, Talent Management, or Learning & Development.
• Proven experience building and leading teams.
• Strategic mindset with high learning agility, proactive approach, and ability to drive change.
• Strong influencing and collaboration skills; comfortable working with multiple stakeholders and leveraging data.
• Excellent presentation and storytelling skills.

Preferred

• Master’s degree in Organizational Development, Human Resources, or related field.
• Working knowledge of Spanish and/or Portuguese is a plus.

What’s in it for you?

At Fugro, our people are our number one priority and central to our purpose to create a safe and livable world. Our values set the foundation for our unique culture: we are determined to deliver, we prepare for tomorrow, we do what’s right, and we build trust. Our talent philosophy is seeded by our values and fueled by a passion for learning, developing leadership behaviors, transparency, and accountability.

Fugro offers opportunities to sharpen skills and provide career growth through on-the-job learning experiences, LinkedIn Learning access, business and technical training, and leadership development programs.

We value the mental, physical, and financial health of our employees and their families and offer a variety of flexible work models. Fugro USA's comprehensive benefits package also ensures you have choices that fit your needs at any life stage.

How to apply?

If you are interested in this role we look forward to discussing this opportunity with you. Please click on our ‘apply’ button and upload your resume and cover letter.

Disclaimer for recruitment agencies:

Fugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. Acquisition to Fugro Recruitment or any Fugro employee is not appreciated.

Fugro USA  posting Disclaimer

Fugro is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.

Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly at 713-369-5699 or recruiting.usa@fugro.com.

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