Job Description Reporting to the VP of Intuitive Surgical Global Talent Management (GTM), with matrixed alignment to North America Manufacturing HR leadership, this position serves as a key member of both the GTM and NA Manufacturing 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 North America 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. Essential Job Duties 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 across North America manufacturing locations. Partner with Global Talent Management COE and NA 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr