Learning And Development Manager - Software

Industry - software development (plus if previous experience within this field)

Must have experience in managing instructional designers/ corporate trainers

Scope: The Learning and Development Manager oversees the Learning and Development team and supports the strategic development of a broad-based development framework to enhance organizational Learning and capabilities.

They collaborate with partners’ executives, managers, HR, and employees to prioritize learning needs and then set the strategy for L&D program, and also take responsibility for delivering repeatable development programs and practices that support growth and performance for the employees and the business.

Responsibilities:

• Managing 8-10 instructional designers & corporate trainers - making sure they meet deadlines
• Conducting organizational needs assessments to ascertain the specific training needs, and develop innovative, engaging, and challenging learning designs that improve the competence and capabilities of employees.
• It also involves developing strategies for multi-faceted learning agendas based on business goals and objectives and core competencies that advance the culture and the capabilities of the organization.
• organizational & operational duties
• Utilize available resources to organize, develop, and prioritize learning plans and curricula that align with organizational strategic priorities
• Provide regular reports to executives on learning impact in the organization
• Responsible for managing the overall performance of new and ongoing development initiatives and training programs
• Manage skills training for individuals and groups to ensure all employees are keeping up to date with required skills
• Build a training portal and learning management systems (LMS)

Requirements:

• At least 8 years of experience in ADULT Learning and Development - preferably at least 1 year in a management position
• Bachelor’s degree in education, Instructional Design, Communication, Organizational Development, Human Resources or closely related field (Master’s degree a plus)
• Experience with LMS, virtual training, development of eLearning content
• proficient with Microsoft office tools, adobe suite, articulate, and others