Manager, Learning & Development

Position Summary

The Manager, Talent Development & Learning is responsible for developing and executing the organization’s learning, leadership, and talent management strategies to build a high performing workforce. This role drives organizational capability through learning and development, talent management, succession planning, leadership development, competency frameworks, and performance development while partnering with business leaders to support sustainable business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and execute Learning & Development and Talent Management strategies aligned with business objectives.

Conduct training needs analysis and implement technical, functional, leadership, and soft skills development programs.

Design and manage competency frameworks, career pathways, and Individual Development Plans (IDPs).

Partner with business leaders to identify successors for critical positions based on current and future business needs, and develop succession plans to ensure leadership continuity.

Develop and deliver leadership development initiatives, coaching, mentoring, and career development programs.

Support performance management by integrating development planning, performance calibration, and competency assessments.

Oversee onboarding, Learning Management System (LMS), training compliance, HRD Corp initiatives, and learning records.

Monitor learning effectiveness, talent metrics, and organizational capability, recommending continuous improvements.

Partner with business leaders to identify capability gaps and implement effective development solutions.

Manage the annual L&D budget, external training providers, and learning-related projects.

Support organizational development, change management, employee engagement, and continuous learning initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Organizational Development, or a related discipline.

Minimum 8 years of experience in Learning & Development and Talent Management, preferably within a manufacturing environment.

Proven experience in succession planning, leadership development, competency framework design, performance management, and talent reviews.

Knowledge of HRD Corp, Learning Management Systems (LMS), HRIS, and learning analytics is an advantage.

Strong communication, facilitation, stakeholder management, project management, and analytical skills.