Learning & Development Manager job

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership Development:

• Spearhead the creation and execution of leadership development programs that align with business goals.
• Design frameworks to cultivate critical leadership skills for both immediate and future objectives.
• Foster a culture of leadership growth through structured training, coaching, and experiential learning opportunities.
• Conduct succession planning and talent assessments to ensure the organization is prepared for future leadership needs.
• Maintain a roster of individuals identified for leadership development activities.

Training Program Development:

• Design and implement comprehensive training programs that align with organizational goals and individual development needs.
• Develop engaging, relevant, and up-to-date curriculum and course materials.
• Collaborate with department heads and HR to identify training requirements.

Training Delivery:

• Facilitate training sessions on key topics.
• Coordinate the scheduling and delivery of training programs to ensure accessibility.
• Manage logistics, including scheduling, venue booking, equipment setup, and communication with participants.

Performance Evaluation:

• Analyze performance metrics to identify areas of improvement.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of training programs through assessments, surveys, and feedback.
• Implement improvements and updates based on feedback and assessment results.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Partner with senior management and department heads to ensure training effectiveness.
• Engage with external training providers as needed.
• Communicate the benefits of training programs to drive participation.

Employee Development:

• Support the creation of individual development plans that foster career growth.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning, coaching, and knowledge sharing.

Organizational Development:

• Oversee and enhance change management initiatives and policies.
• Propose structural changes to optimize talent and develop key leaders.

Administrative Duties:

• Maintain accurate training records and generate reports on training impact.
• Manage the Learning Management System (LMS) to keep training records updated.
• Prepare and manage the L&D budget, ensuring cost-effective use of resources.
• Monitor expenses related to training programs and materials.
• Ensure training programs comply with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Prepare and present reports on training activities, outcomes, and metrics to senior management.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Education, Business, or a related field.
• Experience: 7+ years of experience in Training/Learning Management, with a focus on leadership and organizational development.
• Skills:
  • Self-motivated individual comfortable speaking with all levels of management.
  • Ability to interpret data analytics.
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
  • Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Excel is required, including use of lookups and pivot tables as well as MS office suite.
  • Ability to create training materials: eLearning courses, facilitator guides and participant workbooks.
  • Desire to thrive in a dynamic and growing environment.
  • Adapts well to fast-paced environments with changing circumstances, direction, and strategy.
  • Demonstrates ability to operate independently while meeting deadlines with limited supervision.
  • Strategic thinking and leadership abilities.
  • Strong communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.
  • Proficiency with Learning Management Systems (LMS).
  • Excellent organizational and analytical skills.