Role Purpose
The Associate Director of Learning, Development & Training will design and lead the company's capability-building agenda across all levels and functions. This role combines strategic vision with hands-on leadership to shape a culture of continuous learning, enable leadership growth, and ensure employees are equipped with the skills required for current and future business needs.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategy and Vision
- Develop and implement a holistic learning and development strategy aligned with business priorities.
- Build a structured roadmap for technical, functional, and behavioral capabilities.
- Establish measurable success metrics to assess learning effectiveness and impact on performance.
2. Leadership and Talent Development
- Design and execute leadership programs for emerging, mid-level, and senior leaders.
- Partner with senior leadership to identify critical skill gaps and design targeted interventions.
3. Training Design and Delivery
- Oversee all training initiatives including onboarding, functional, compliance, and behavioral programs.
- Manage a central training team and coordinate with external partners to ensure high-quality delivery.
- Create scalable, blended learning experiences that combine digital and in-person methods.
- Continuously improve learning outcomes through assessments, feedback, and data-driven insights.
4. Learning Technology and Content
- Lead the development and enhancement of digital learning platforms.
- Curate engaging, accessible learning content tailored to diverse learner needs.
- Leverage analytics and automation to personalize learning paths and track progress.
5. Governance and Partnerships
- Establish clear policies, standards, and governance for all learning programs.
- Manage external learning partners, institutions, and certification bodies.
- Oversee learning budgets and ensure efficient, ROI-driven investments.
Qualifications & Experience
- 8-10 years of progressive experience in managing Learning & Development in similar organisations
- Proven track record of building and leading enterprise-wide learning programs in a fast-scaling organization.
- Expertise in instructional design, leadership development, and digital learning systems.
- Strong business acumen, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
- Experience managing teams and external vendors.
Core Competencies
- Strategic Thinking & Business Alignment
- Stakeholder Collaboration
- Learning Design & Delivery Excellence
- Data-driven Decision Making
- Change & Culture Leadership
- People Development & Coaching
