Head of Learning and Development

Role Overview

The Head of Learning and Development (L&D) is tasked with shaping the organization's learning vision through strategic planning and execution. This position focuses on building a future-ready workforce by enhancing employee capabilities, leadership skills, and overall organizational effectiveness through innovative and continuous learning initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an all-encompassing Learning & Development strategy aligned with organizational goals and workforce planning.
• Create and nurture a culture that encourages ongoing personal and professional growth, knowledge exchange, and career development.
• Collaborate with senior management to identify gaps in skills and plan for future talent needs.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the Learning & Development team to promote exceptional performance and ongoing enhancement.
• Design and oversee leadership development programs tailored for emerging, mid-level, and senior leaders to support succession planning.
• Develop competency frameworks and career pathways across different functions to foster employee growth.
• Manage mentoring, coaching, and high-potential employee programs to build talent pipelines.
• Perform organizational training needs assessments to establish priorities for learning initiatives.
• Plan, source, and deliver diverse learning solutions including in-person, virtual, blended, and digital formats.
• Measure the effectiveness of learning programs by analyzing learning outcomes, business impacts, and return on investment.
• Keep learning materials current, relevant, engaging, and aligned with industry leading practices.
• Promote the adoption of advanced learning technology such as microlearning modules, AI-based tools, and social learning frameworks.
• Develop scalable digital learning strategies that accommodate a globally dispersed workforce.
• Work closely with HR partners, functional leaders, and external providers to implement and optimize learning programs.
• Advise company executives and managers on workforce capabilities and organizational growth.
• Forge strategic partnerships with educational institutions, training providers, and professional bodies.
• Establish and maintain the annual L&D budget while ensuring efficient spend and resource allocation.
• Implement governance, policies, and compliance standards for all L&D activities.
• Ensure all mandated and regulatory trainings are completed and up to date.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, Psychology, Education, or related disciplines.
• Master’s degree is advantageous.
• Minimum of 10 years’ progressive experience in Learning & Development, Talent Management, or Organizational Development roles.
• Proven track record in crafting organization-wide learning and leadership development strategies.
• Experience selecting and implementing Learning Management Systems (LMS) and relevant learning technologies.
• Prior exposure to multi-site or multinational organizational contexts is preferred.

Core Competencies

• Strategic vision and thinking
• Effective leadership and team management
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influence
• Sound business understanding
• Project and program execution skills
• Commitment to innovation and continuous improvement
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities
• Coaching and mentoring proficiency
• Data-informed decision-making approach