What Is This Job?

A Senior Learning and Development Manager is a strategic role focused on fostering an environment of continuous learning and development within an organization. This professional is tasked with creating, implementing, and managing training programs that support the professional growth of all employees.

They play a critical role in identifying skill gaps, designing curriculum, and evaluating the effectiveness of training initiatives to ensure they meet the evolving needs of the business and its workforce.

What Does This Job Do?

A Senior Learning and Development Manager leads the development and implementation of an organization’s learning strategies and programs. They collaborate with department heads and managers to identify training needs and design effective training solutions.

This role involves hands-on coaching, facilitating workshops, and delivering training sessions across various formats, such as e-learning and in-person workshops.

They are also responsible for managing training logistics, tracking budget expenditures, and analyzing training effectiveness to continually improve learning outcomes. Beyond training delivery, they play a pivotal role in overseeing performance review cycles, aiding in career path development, and enhancing onboarding programs to align with organizational goals and employee development.

Job Brief

We are searching for a dedicated Senior Learning and Development Manager to spearhead our L&D initiatives. In this pivotal role, you’ll be tasked with developing and executing a comprehensive learning strategy that aligns with our organization’s goals.

You’ll collaborate closely with leadership to identify training needs and deliver innovative learning solutions.

Your work will directly influence our culture of continuous improvement, equipping our team with the skills needed for success. Your ability to analyze program effectiveness and adapt strategies will ensure our L&D efforts support our dynamic and growing team.

Responsibilities

• Designing and coordinating training programs
• Identifying learning needs in partnership with managers
• Delivering and facilitating trainings
• Measuring training effectiveness and adapting programs accordingly
• Design and coordinate training and development programs tailored to employee, manager, and leader needs
• Collaborate with managers and department heads to identify learning and development needs
• Recommend and implement innovative learning solutions
• Deliver and facilitate training sessions, managing all planning and logistics
• Measure and analyze training effectiveness to inform future programs
• Resolve specific problems and tailor training programs as necessary
• Establish a training approval process and track completion alongside training budgets
• Facilitate the company’s performance review cycles
• Assist managers in team development through career pathing and guidance on creating scorecards

Requirements

• BSc/MSc in Human Resources, Learning and Development, Organizational Psychology, or relevant field
• Proven experience in L&D, Training, OD, or similar roles, with expertise in training design, development, delivery, and facilitation
• Current knowledge of effective L&D methods, including mentoring, e-learning, and simulations
• Exceptional multitasking, independent working, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify complex topics
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.