Regional Talent Development Lead Central Europe

Across Central Europe, we combine local knowledge with international reach to deliver projects that create a positive, lasting impact for clients, communities and the environment.

Our Central Europe People & Culture team supports approximately 4,000 colleagues across 13 countries. We are strengthening our regional Talent Management capability to translate global priorities into consistent, locally relevant action and support the continued growth of our people and organisation.

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Regional Talent Development Lead to join our team. Reporting directly to the Head of Learning & Development, Central Europe, you will help shape and execute the Talent Management agenda across a region of 13 countries.

You will work closely with regional HR teams, business and People Leaders, local L&D leads and Global Centers of Excellence to ensure that global talent strategies, programmes and processes are implemented effectively and consistently across Central Europe. Your mission is to translate global Talent Management priorities into impactful, scalable and locally relevant action across the region.

The planned start date for this role is January 2027, and an earlier start will not be possible.

Your work will strengthen talent pipelines, organisational capability and the employee development experience across Central Europe.

• Talent strategy and regional execution: Turn global Talent Management priorities into clear regional plans and coordinated actions across Central Europe.
• Performance and career development: Improve performance management, career frameworks, development pathways and internal mobility across the region.
• Leadership and high-potential talent: Work with L&D colleagues and Global Centers of Excellence to identify and develop high-potential talent and roll out leadership and talent programmes.
• Talent analytics and insights: Turn talent data into clear insights and practical recommendations for HR and business leaders.
• Project and change management: Lead regional Talent Management projects from planning to evaluation, coordinating stakeholders across countries and driving adoption through clear governance, communication and change plans. Help simplify and redesign processes using lean principles and an AI-first mindset.

The culture: Collaborative, international and focused on turning strategy into practical, measurable outcomes.

The projects: Regional talent reviews, succession planning, performance management, career development and leadership development initiatives.

The opportunity: Influence Talent Management practices across Central Europe, contribute to global working groups and act as the key connection between global design and regional execution.

We focus on the essential qualifications, skills and experience needed for success, while welcoming different technical backgrounds and career paths.

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Psychology, Business Administration or a related discipline or equivalent work/training experience.
• At least 7 years of experience in Talent Management, Talent Development, Leadership Development, Organisational Development or a related HR discipline.
• Experience working in a multinational, multi-country and matrix organization, with strong knowledge of talent review, succession planning, performance management and career development processes.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and geographies, influence without direct authority and use talent data to generate insights and recommendations.
• Full professional fluency in English and Italian is required. English will be the main working language for this role, while additional European languages are a plus.
• Excellent communication, facilitation and change management skills, with strategic thinking, execution excellence, sound judgement and the ability to collaborate effectively across cultures and organisational boundaries.

We are looking for someone who can lead with clarity, support people, build client relationships and contribute to business growth. You will combine technical understanding, strategic thinking and the ability to influence outcomes across teams, projects and stakeholders.

When our people thrive, our projects thrive. At WSP, you will be supported to build your career, take on meaningful challenges and learn from talented professionals across a global network. We encourage flexibility, new ideas and growth

in ways that reflect different career paths