Sr. Manager, Talent Management & Development

Position Summary
Reporting to the Director of Global Talent Management Practices, with matrixed alignment to Mexicali, Mexico Manufacturing HR leadership, this position serves as a key member of both the GTM and Mexicali HR Leadership Teams. The role provides strategic and operational leadership in Talent Management, Leadership Development, Employee Development, and Talent Practices, driving the successful implementation of global and regional talent initiatives at Intuitive’s Mexicali manufacturing sites (primary location: Mexicali, Baja California, MX).
The Sr. Manager partners closely with manufacturing business leaders, country HR, and COE leaders to establish and execute comprehensive talent strategies and initiatives that advance Intuitive’s business objectives and support the growth and engagement of manufacturing talent.
Key Responsibilities
Lead strategic organizational talent and succession planning, facilitating resulting development initiatives and executing planned actions to build a robust manufacturing leadership pipeline.
Manage and develop a regional team of talent specialists supporting delivery and execution of talent solutions primarily in Mexicali and share best practices across global manufacturing locations.
Partner with Global Talent Management COE and Global Manufacturing HR to design, adapt, implement, and evaluate talent programs, including performance management, onboarding, leadership, and employee development.
Localize and facilitate corporate learning initiatives; adapt content for manufacturing context while ensuring compliance with regional requirements and evaluating program effectiveness.
Collaborate with business, regional HRBPs, and Global Talent Management to ensure alignment of GTM professional and leadership skills programs with manufacturing operational priorities.
Design, deliver, and facilitate contemporary adult learning interventions and materials; implement train-the-trainer models; ensure adherence to corporate branding and local regulatory training provisions.
Support and coach internal trainers, including selection and management of external vendors for development programs.
Enhance the employee experience by leveraging engagement survey insights; develop and support actions to drive engagement and retention for all functional groups.
Develop and implement strategies that promote Intuitive’s core values and desired behaviors in the manufacturing environment.
Coach manufacturing leaders, including using 360 assessments with succession candidates; deliver feedback and individualized development support.
Lead organizational development and cultural transformation projects; assess, diagnose, design, and execute interventions for improved organizational performance and facilitate OD capability development within HR.
Oversee deployment of talent initiatives, reporting results using goal deployment tools (e.g., Hoshin Kanri, KPIs); ensure process excellence and continuous improvement methodologies (lean, etc.).
Ensure successful change management and adoption of global programs, processes, and systems to deliver a consistent employee lifecycle experience company wide.
Serve as liaison/advisor to business leadership, facilitating Key HR initiatives and strategic talent decisions.
Qualifications Required Skills and Experience
Minimum 7+ years’ experience in Talent Management, Organizational Development, or related HR functions, with at least 3-5 years in people management, ideally within medical devices and/or high technology manufacturing environments.
Strong facilitation skills for effective leadership development, employee development, and onboarding program delivery.
Proven ability to develop and implement talent programs and manage change across diverse regional settings, especially in North America (Mexico, US).
Strategic thinker who can balance vision with operational excellence and tactical execution.
Demonstrated ability to coach and influence multi-level leaders, including senior manufacturing executives, across multicultural environments.
Skilled at operating within a matrixed organization, managing ambiguity, and fostering collaborative relationships.
Strong business acumen; able to integrate organizational, talent, HR, and manufacturing strategies to deliver value.
Exceptional communication, project management, and analytic skills; able to report, measure, and drive outcomes aligned to business priorities.
Experience managing vendors and external training & development service providers.
Multi-lingual English fluency with proficiency in Spanish.
High integrity, resilience, and personal drive; results-oriented and self-motivated.
Required Education and Training
Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Education, Business Administration, or related field.
Working Conditions
On site 5 days a week in Mexicali Mexico
May require occasional travel to key North America manufacturing hubs (Mexicali, Sunnyvale, Ca, Peachtree, Atlanta).
Preferred Skills and Experience
Master’s degree in organizational development, human resources, or related discipline.
Coaching certification (e.g., ICF or equivalent).
Experience leveraging HRIS platforms for talent management, such as Workday (Talent Optimization module).
Certifications related to assessment and development tools (e.g., 360 assessment, leadership diagnostic tools).

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No