Learning and Development Manager

The Learning and Development Manager is responsible for improving the productivity of the organization's employees. This position assesses company-wide developmental needs to drive training initiatives and identifies and arranges suitable training solutions for employees. This position actively searches, creatively designs and implements effective methods to educate, enhance performance and recognize performance.

Core Skills:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Adept with a variety of multimedia training platforms and methods.
• Ability to evaluate and research training options and alternatives.
• Ability to design and implement effective training and development.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Conducts annual training and development needs assessment.
• Develops training and development programs and objectives.
• Administers spending against the departmental budget.
• Obtains and /or develops effective training materials utilizing a variety of media.
• Trains and coaches managers, supervisors and others involved in employee development efforts.
• Plans, organizes, facilitates and orders supplies for employee development and training events.
• Develops and maintains organizational communications such as intranet bulletin boards and newsletters to ensure employees have knowledge of training and development events and resources.
• Exemplifies the desired culture and philosophies of the organization.
• Works effectively as a team member with other members of management and the HR staff.
• Modifies programs as needed.
• Conducts follow-up studies of all completed training to evaluate and measure results.

Qualification Requirement:
• Mental Skills, Knowledge and Judgement
• BSc or BA degree in Business, Psychology or other related area.
• Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP) credential preferred.

Work Experience:
• Five years of experience designing and implementing employee development programs.
• Significant experience with effective learning and development methods
• Experience in project management and budgeting
• Good knowledge of e-learning platforms and practices
• Practical experience with MS Office and Learning Management Systems (LMS)
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with a good ability to build relations with employees and vendors;
• Strong organizational skills with business-oriented thinking.