Rob Devlin

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DISC Type : DS

Senior Program Manager - TA Technology at Synopsys Inc

Los Angeles, California, United States

Overview

Rob Devlin is a global Talent Acquisition leader at Synopsys, focusing on TA technology transformation. An award-winning expert in employer branding and healthcare recruitment, he studied at The University of Manchester. Peers consistently describe him as driven, passionate, and enthusiastic, with a remarkable ability to lead and innovate within the recruiting industry.

Beyond his corporate roles, Rob is a dedicated Diversity & Inclusion advocate and a champion for social mobility, having won awards for his work in creating accessible career pathways. He is passionate about building professional communities, demonstrated by his co-founding of the TA Innovation Hive to support and connect industry leaders.

He co-founded TA Innovation Hive, a global platform for TA practitioners, and serves as a judge for the In-House Recruitment Awards.

Personality Overview

Decisive But Calm

Planner & Achiever

Dynamic But Sincere

They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.  They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time. They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.

Topics They Care About

TA Technology
As a Senior Program Manager in TA Technology at Synopsys and creator of an ATS Toolkit, he is focused on transforming hiring processes through technology.
Healthcare Recruitment
He is a globally recognized specialist in healthcare and dentistry recruitment, having led talent acquisition for major organizations like Smile Brands and mydentist across the US and Europe.
Employer Branding
An award-winning employer brand expert, he won a Gold Award in 2020 for his work in developing a compelling brand and value proposition to attract top talent.

Media Appearances

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Work History

11-2024
Senior Program Manager - TA Technology at Synopsys Inc
7-2024
Global TA Project Manager at Join Talent
1-2022
Talent Acquisition Strategy Consulting at devlin talent
11-2024
Recruitment Leaders 100 Member at The Recruitment Events Co.
6-2022 - 6-2023
VP Talent Acquisition at Smile Brands Inc.

Education

2009 - 2010
CIPD from The University of Manchester

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Insights For Selling To Rob

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Focus on the results that your product produces, expect some strategic questions in return
  • You can spend time on BANT (or other qualification methodology) but keep it to the point
  • Stick to your standard pitch and qualifying script, don't try to wing it

DONT's

  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them
  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option
  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Rob is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Rob

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Rob move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Rob take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Rob

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