Talent & Succession Manager - Bilbao - Morgan Philips Group

Morgan Philips is partnering with a leading multinational industrial company to recruit a Talent & Succession Manager, based in Bilbao, Spain. The mission of this role is to lead the identification, assessment and acceleration of critical talent, strengthening leadership continuity, succession readiness and the development of the next generation of leaders within the successful candidate will be responsible for transforming talent data, assessments and leadership conversations into clear business decisions, actionable development plans, defined ownership and disciplined follow-up to ensure successful execution and impact.

Key Responsibilities
Talent Management & Succession Planning Lead and continuously evolve the annual talent review process, as well as periodic talent calibration sessions with senior leaders. Define and implement consistent, evidence-based frameworks for assessing performance, contribution and potential. Facilitate talent discussions with senior leadership, bringing objectivity, an enterprise-wide perspective and constructive challenge. Talent Analytics & Risk Management Assess leadership and succession risks, including dependency on key individuals, upcoming retirements, readiness gaps and evolving capability requirements. Translate talent data and discussions into actionable decisions, clear ownership, timelines and governance mechanisms. Define and monitor metrics to evaluate the strength of leadership pipelines, succession readiness and the impact of development the quality, consistency, governance and confidentiality of all talent and succession-related Partner closely with People Business Partners, Learning & Development, Talent Acquisition and business leaders to connect succession planning, internal mobility, leadership development and strategic capability requirements. 7 to 10 years of experience in Talent Management, Succession Planning, Leadership Development, Organizational Development or related areas. ~ Proven track record of designing, leading and facilitating talent review and calibration processes with executive teams and senior leaders. ~ Strong knowledge of succession planning methodologies, critical role assessment, performance and potential frameworks, leadership assessment and talent pool management. ~ Strong influencing and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to challenge senior leaders constructively while building credibility and trust. ~ Experience within industrial, engineering, technology or advanced manufacturing environments is highly valued. ~ Exposure to methodologies such as Korn Ferry, Learning Agility, Success Profiles or Assessment Centres is desirable. ~ Previous experience in international and multicultural English and Spanish, with the ability to effectively engage with both local and global stakeholders.