Talent Management Lead – MESA Region

Egis is an international player active in architecture, consulting, construction engineering and mobility services. We create and operate intelligent infrastructures and buildings that respond to the climate emergency and contribute to more balanced, sustainable and resilient territorial development. Operating in 100 countries, Egis puts the expertise of its 19,500 employees at the service of its clients and develops cutting-edge innovations accessible to all projects. Through its wide range of activities, Egis is a key player in the collective organisation of society and the living environment of citizens all over the world.

With 7000+ employees across the 9 countries in the Middle East and South Asia, Egis has delivered complex development projects, stimulating economic growth and enhancing quality of life. Ranked among the top ten firms in the Middle East by Engineering News Record (ENR), Egis is committed to sustainable development. Egis’ long history of providing comprehensive engineering, consulting, and project management services makes it a trusted partner for regional governments, investors, and developers. 

Role Purpose

The Talent Management Lead for the MESA region is responsible for designing, leading, and executing an integrated talent management agenda that ensures a strong, future-ready pipeline of talent aligned with business strategy. Reporting to the Head of Talent – MESA, the role plays a critical hands-on and advisory role in driving core TM processes across the region, while partnering closely with HR Business Partners and business leaders.

The role balances strategic thinking with strong execution, ensuring global talent frameworks are effectively localized and embedded across countries, functions, and cultures within the MESA region.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Strategy & Governance

• Define and fully drive the regional Talent Management strategy aligned with global TM frameworks and regional business priorities.
• Act as the regional owner for TM governance, ensuring consistent application of policies, processes, and standards across MESA.
• Serve as the primary TM advisor to regional leadership teams, providing data-driven insights and recommendations.

Talent Reviews & Succession Planning

• Own and drive the annual talent review and succession planning process for the region.
• Ensure identification, assessment, and development of high-potential and critical-role talent.
• Build robust succession pipelines for key leadership and mission-critical roles, with clear readiness and risk mitigation plans.

Leadership & Capability Development

• Design and implement regional leadership development initiatives aligned with global programs and local needs.
• Analyze workforce trends, critical skills, and capacity gaps to inform reskilling strategies.
• Partner with Learning & Development teams to define priority capability areas and development journeys.
• Support senior leader development through targeted interventions, coaching, and exposure opportunities.

Performance Management & Career Development

• Enable effective performance management practices that drive accountability, differentiation, and continuous feedback.
• Promote career frameworks, internal mobility, and transparent career pathways across the region.
• Support managers in conducting meaningful development conversations and individual development planning.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)

• Embed DEI principles into all TM processes, including succession, development, and promotion decisions.
• Monitor and report on diversity metrics within talent pipelines and leadership populations.
• Partner with DEI and business leaders to address gaps and drive inclusive talent outcomes.

Data, Insights & Reporting

• Leverage people analytics to provide insights on talent health, bench strength, attrition risks, and development effectiveness.
• Prepare regional TM dashboards and reports for senior leadership and governance forums.
• Use data to continuously improve TM programs and decision-making.

Stakeholder Management & Enablement

• Work closely with HR Business Partners, Country HR leads, and Centers of Excellence to ensure effective execution.
• Enable and upskill managers and HR teams on TM tools, processes, and best practices.
• Collaborate with global TM teams to share best practices and ensure alignment.

Key Stakeholders

• Regional and Country Leadership Teams
• HR Business Partners and Country HR Leads
• Global Talent Management & Learning CoEs
• Finance and Strategy teams
• External vendors and development partners (as applicable)

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in Talent Management, HR, or Organizational Development roles.
• Proven experience operating at Manager level, leading regional TM initiatives with high execution accountability.
• Solid experience working across multiple countries and cultures, preferably within the MESA region.
• Strong practical experience in talent reviews, succession planning, leadership development, and performance management.
• Experience working in matrixed, global organizations with strong governance models.

Skills

• Excellent communication and strong presentation skills.
• Very prompt and creative.
• Adaptive to take up new assignments

• Strong relationship builder at all levels.
• Self-motivator
• Strong team player prepared to share knowledge and build the skill levels of others

Abilities

• Highly performance driven
• Professionalism

Must be proficient with MS Office and MS teams. Working knowledge of LMS platform, online content creation & Power BI shall be an added advantage.