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Our ingenuity fuels daily life. Together, we’ve forged some of the most trusted partnerships across the energy value chain to make what was once just an idea a reality: laying subsea infrastructure thousands of feet below sea level, installing offshore platforms hundreds of miles from shore, and using our expertise to design and build offshore wind infrastructure.

For more than 100 years, we've been making the impossible possible. Today, we're driving the energy transition with more than 30,000 of the brightest minds across 54 countries.

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Job Overview:

The Principal Talent Management Specialist interprets internal or external business issues and recommends best practices. They will be tasked with solving complex Talent Management-related problems and will work independently with minimal guidance. The Principal Talent Management Specialist may be responsible for leading functional teams or projects and is regarded as a specialist in the field of Talent Management. As such, they must have in-depth expertise in Talent Management and broad knowledge of the Talent Management discipline within the Human Resources function.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with the leadership and HR team to implement all talent processes (succession planning, leadership assessment, performance management, career development, and talent assessment)

• Provide professional expertise and support in the design, development, and implementation of the talent review process that is required to achieve business goals and results in the creation of an internal bench of top talent

• Lead the individual development planning process and support managers and employees in creating career development plans, tracking actions, and providing support

• Provide counsel to Managers/Employees regarding development initiatives and career progression

• Support functional managers with succession plan development

• Conduct training as required, such as delivering McDermott's management training and Optimizing Performance Workshops

• Lead training and awareness sessions related to McDermott's Talent Management processes and system (Oracle-based application) on Goal setting, Performance Evaluations, Talent Profile, career development planning, etc.

• Collect, analyze, and maintain data to inform targeted leadership development and support leadership development using assessments such as the 360 assessments

• Identify in-house training events and manage training and development needs (coordinate training dates, locations, and participants)

• Participate in the global rollout of development programs, including but not limited to: Coaching, mentoring, leadership skills, and high-potential development

• Help to facilitate and support the Graduate Development Program and Internship programs, including selection, rotations, graduation, performance assessment, and retention

• Participate in the continual improvement of Talent Management processes and procedures; use statistical analysis regarding talent data for data-driven decision-making and process improvement

• Create and maintain an environment of equal employment opportunity, diversity, and competitive advantage in support of the company's diversity, equity, and inclusion strategic plan

• Actively coach and educate leaders and HR business partners

• Build, coach, and facilitate effective team building activities and development activities, and support the leaders in creating an engaged environment

• Initiate and maintain effective programs for workforce retention and employee engagement

Essential Qualifications and Education:

• 7-10 years of Talent Management experience required

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred

• Experience supporting organization-wide talent management programs such as performance management

• Accredited to perform assessments and psychometric testing, e.g., 360 assessment, DISC, Clifton Strengths

• Position requires working in a hands-on, project-driven environment

• Experience working with HR systems (Oracle is preferred but not required)

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure and within a collaborative team-oriented environment using sound judgment in decision-making

• Experience in the development and implementation of learning & development initiatives

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and project management skills

• Able to work well under deadlines in a changing environment (Adaptability and flexibility are essential skills)

• Embody McDermott Values (Commitment, Go Beyond, Well-Being, One Team, Integrity)

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McDermott is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.