Talent & OD Manager - Middle East

Requisition ID: 282625

• Relocation Authorized: National/International - Single
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: Riyadh

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report.

Bechtel is among the most respected engineering, project management, and construction companies in the world. Bechtel operates through four global business units that specialize in infrastructure; mining and metals; nuclear, security and environmental; and oil, gas, and chemicals. Today, our colleagues team with customers, partners, and suppliers on diverse projects in nearly 40 countries.

As the organization that reaches all our employees, the Human Resources department has a special role in capitalizing on opportunities and creating the future for Bechtel.

Do you have a passion for moving fast, learning from feedback, and iterating your approaches to maximize impact? Love working in a diverse and challenging organization that's making a difference in the world every day? If so, our Talent and Organizational Development Manager for the North America and Latin American regions may be the right fit for you.

In this role, you will collaborate with Senior leaders, drive key talent priorities, and apply globally consistent practices to deliver talent objectives, support the development of talent and enhance effectiveness and standardization across the regions.

The Talent and Organizational Development Manager, Middle East is responsible for leading a team of individual contributors and the delivery of the overall enterprise Talent Management (TM) strategy, developed within the Community of Expertise (CoE), to meet business and HR objectives within the Middle East region. This will include coordination with talent management colleagues across the globe to effectively meet customer requirements and implement talent programs as well as work with peers to institute a culture of continuous improvement and standardization.

The scope of delivery includes Organizational Development (OD) interventions, Change Management (CM), compliance with government learning initiatives, support development of learning solutions and delivery of workshops and providing leadership to the TM teams to deliver programs and practices.

• Deliver TM programs and processes across the Middle East in support of GBU business strategies through effective implementation, oversight, analysis, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate and lead transparent communications with the TM CoE and Business Partners regarding process/program performance to ensure talent strategies meet business needs and remain competitive.
• Consult on and facilitate OD projects and CM initiatives. Manage successful execution of these tools across the region to include projects and disciplines in a way that is impactful and supports organizational goals and priorities.
• Supervise team by providing prioritization of work assignments, training and development and management of performance.
• Responsible for managing the timely and effective facilitation of leadership workshops and learning solutions within the region to meet business and talent development needs to include Instructor Led Training (ILT) and Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT) methods.
• Partner with CoE, providing thought leadership on L&D strategy and lead execution of programs.
• Perform analysis of talent metrics, set objectives for talent initiatives, and measure effectiveness to elevate performance across the region.
• Provide guidance on TM services and solutions to GBU Business Partners and Leaders for the Middle East region and consult on regional and local needs.
• Ensure TM strategy alignment with regional policies and requirements and communicate the rationale for program changes as they occur to Business Partners and affected projects and personnel.
• Provide oversight and guidance and ensure integration and standardization of global talent initiatives or programs to the regions including performance management, talent development, development and delivery of learning solutions, organizational development and change management, internship program, early career hire program, on-boarding, and orientation.
• Provide alignment and integrate structure, capability, systems, processes, and culture to support organization goals and objectives for projects, teams, or individuals within the regions.

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Organizational Psychology, Business, or related discipline with a minimum of 10 years related experience with demonstrated increasing responsibility over time or 14 years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Expertise in leading enterprise-wide TM programs and strategies.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated experience in organizational development or change management, coaching, and facilitation of learning solutions.
• Ability to travel 10-15%.

• Strategic leadership capability with demonstrated successful teaming and collaboration with HR business partners and leaders of all levels across the organization, and across different geographical areas.
• Demonstrated ability to simultaneously lead large initiatives/projects and manage the change process to determined timeframes across a large geographical scope.
• Familiarity with government-backed training and development programs, particularly in Saudi Arabia, such as Tawteen and Tamheer.
• Experience establishing and measuring key performance indicators to ensure compliance, effectiveness, and return on investment to the organization.
• Previous success in the development and application of OD diagnostic tools (engagement surveys, assessment, cultural diagnostics) in planning and leading complex enterprise-wide organizational development and change initiatives.
• Experience with various learning technology platforms to include virtual, mobile, informal, social learning, and knowledge management.
• Knowledge/Experience with instructional design models (e.g., ADDIE, agile development) used to create learning solutions.
• Expert abilities in communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated experience in data analysis and interpretation to support fact-based and predictive decision making.
• External coaching accreditation.

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards.

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.

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