Manager, Talent Management

Position Overview

If you are seeking to gain elite, hands-on experience driving human capital strategy within a private equity portfolio environment - a highly sought-after executive capability - this role is for you.

We are a fast-paced, private equity-backed global company laser-focused on business transformation, operational velocity, and sustainable value creation. To support our transformation agenda, we are seeking a commercially minded, data savvy, high-velocity Manager of Talent Management to join our team in Houston.

This is not a traditional, administrative HR role. This is a highly strategic specialist position designed specifically for an experienced HR Business Partner (HRBP) or Talent Specialist who understands how talent directly drives EBITDA and business execution. Operating in a high-impact environment, you will play a key role in designing, operationalizing, and scaling our global talent architecture - including performance management systems, strategic succession planning, global talent calibration and job architecture - as well as culture alignment programs.

Key Responsibilities

Global Talent Architecture & Performance Calibration

• Deploy Performance Frameworks: Own the design and execution of lean, impact-oriented global performance management processes, ensuring local and international business units align with our strategic PE value-creation metrics.
• Facilitate Calibration: Lead global talent reviews and robust calibration processes (leveraging 9-box methodology and organizational health indicators) to identify high-potential leaders and mitigate talent flight risks.
• Actionable Metrics: Leverage advanced talent analytics and diagnostic tools to deliver objective, stress-tested organizational insights to senior leadership.

Global Succession & Capability Development

• Secure the Leadership Pipeline: Partner across diverse global business units to build, update, and stress-test robust succession plans for critical executive and operational roles.
• Design Targeted Development: Architect and deliver intentional, high-impact capability programs for high-potential and mid-to-senior level managers, moving past superficial leadership theories toward concrete, commercial execution skills.
• Cross-Border Support: Act as the primary specialist resource for international regional leadership, ensuring consistent implementation of core talent philosophies while remaining sensitive to local operational nuances.

Change Acceleration & Strategic Alignment

• Operational Velocity: Collaborate closely with localized HRBPs and business unit leaders to accelerate talent initiatives, keeping organizational capability aligned with aggressive portfolio transaction and growth timelines.
• Culture of Accountability: Support corporate change initiatives that establish a culture of strong individual accountability, performance transparency, and alignment with corporate strategic priorities.

Experience & Qualifications

• Experience Background: 5 to 10 years of progressive experience within Human Resources, demonstrating strong achievements as an HR Business Partner (HRBP) or as a Specialist inside Talent Management.
• The Career Pivot: A proven track record as an impactful HR Generalist/HRBP who is looking to pivot, specialize, and master global Talent Management architecture.
• Commercial Acumen: Strong business orientation. You understand how corporate strategies translate directly into talent demands and have a bias toward operational clarity. Prior experience in a private equity-backed, matrixed, or global environment is highly preferred.
• Systematic Execution: Exceptional organization and project management capability. You prioritize robust, straightforward, formulaic solutions over highly complex, bureaucratic HR theories.
• Influence & Credibility: Strong executive presence and critical thinking. You are comfortable challenging conventional HR assumptions and offering objective, data-backed talent advice to stakeholders.

Why This Role?

• Direct Succession Pipeline: This role is viewed as the explicit succession pipeline for the top talent specialist seat. You will receive direct mentorship and development coaching from the Head of Talent Management.
• True Global Impact: Shape the global talent blueprint of an fast-evolving business, gaining deep organizational exposure across international markets.
• Value Creation Exposure: Gain elite, hands-on experience driving human capital strategy within a private equity portfolio environment, a highly sought-after executive capability.