Learning and Development Manager

About the role

The Learning and Development Manager leads the creation and continuous improvement of a company‑wide L&D strategy that aligns with business objectives. This role ensures that learning initiatives boost employee productivity and support the organization’s growth.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare, consolidate and recommend the annual L&D budget.
• Review and refine existing L&D systems and processes, incorporating international best practices and cost‑reduction measures.
• Maintain and update the training calendar, track attendance, and capture participant feedback.
• Coordinate with regional L&D teams to ensure training delivery follows the agreed calendar.
• Identify new training opportunities that enhance operational efficiency.
• Oversee daily L&D operations, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
• Produce timely and accurate reports for company and department requirements.
• Collaborate with HR, department heads and regional managers to determine training needs and prioritize a 12‑month rolling training plan.
• Design and develop curricula, partner with internal academies and external vendors, and manage related budgets and resources.
• Implement innovative delivery methods, including in‑house sessions, e‑learning, virtual learning, mentoring and self‑learning.
• Conduct regular training needs analyses and evaluate the effectiveness of programs and trainers.
• Ensure training outcomes are reinforced through performance management.

Required profile

• Proven experience in managing L&D functions and budgets.
• Ability to coordinate cross‑regional teams and align training with business goals.
• Strong analytical skills for needs analysis, reporting and evaluating program impact.
• Experience designing curricula and working with internal academies or external training providers.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Required skills