In an increasingly competitive technology landscape, Talent Acquisition and Talent Management play a critical role in attracting, developing, and retaining top talent. At METRICA, this mission is especially relevant in growing markets such as Portugal.
In this context, Mariana Lobo, Talent Acquisition Manager at METRICA Portugal, plays a key role in building and strengthening the team, actively contributing to the company’s growth and consolidation in the region.
From organizational psychology to strategic talent management
Born in Lisbon and raised in Sesimbra, Mariana Lobo has built her professional journey around a clear focus: people.
Her academic background in Social and Organizational Psychology at ISCTE (Lisbon), combined with her international experience at Leiden University (Netherlands), has enabled her to develop a global and strategic perspective on talent management.
Her early career in Human Resources within the industrial sector laid the foundation for a path focused on understanding, supporting, and developing professionals.
A key role in METRICA Portugal’s growth
Mariana joined METRICA in 2023, during the early stages of the company’s presence in Portugal. Since then, she has played an active role in its growth and consolidation.
Her role has evolved alongside the organization, expanding beyond recruitment into a more comprehensive approach to people management.
Today, she combines responsibilities in Talent Acquisition and Talent Management, helping to build strong, aligned teams ready to meet the challenges of the tech industry.
Talent Acquisition and Talent Management: real business impact
In her role, Mariana leads key initiatives to strengthen talent within METRICA:
- Attracting and onboarding tech talent aligned with the company’s culture and values
- Supporting consultants throughout their journey, ensuring successful integration and development
- Designing and monitoring career paths, fostering professional growth
- Driving engagement and retention strategies, critical in competitive environments
- Collaborating with managers, reinforcing a people-centered leadership approach
This strategy enables not only talent acquisition but also long-term development and team stability.
Talent as a driver of transformation
METRICA Portugal’s growth highlights how a strong talent strategy can drive business success.
Professionals like Mariana Lobo demonstrate the importance of combining technical expertise, human insight, and strategic thinking to build sustainable, future-ready organizations.
At METRICA, we continue to invest in talent as the foundation of our transformation and international growth.
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