Learning Development Manager

We are looking for a Training & Development Specialist to join our team and take the lead in planning coordinating and evaluating training programs across the organization with a particular focus on Diversity Equity & Inclusion (DE&I). This role is ideal for someone with strong organizational skills a detailoriented mindset and the ability to work collaboratively across functions and geographies.

Key Responsibilities

1. Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate training initiatives aligned with the companys global strategy and in collaboration with local HR Business Partners and leadership teams.

• Ensure regional needs are addressed while maintaining a consistent global approach.

2. Learning Facilitation

• Design and deliver blended learning programs leveraging the 70:20:10 model including classroom training virtual workshops coaching and onthejob learning.

• Support implementation of a wide range of technical behavioral and leadership development programs.

• Contribute to the creation and facilitation of internal development programs.

3. Learning Systems and Coordination

• Use Workday Learning (LMS) to plan manage and monitor training activities.

• Support centralized learning coordination across business units.

4. Program Evaluation and Innovation

• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of training initiatives.

• Recommend and implement improvements based on feedback and industry best practices.

• Stay current with new trends and methodologies in corporate learning.

5. Vendor Management

• Analyze the training provider market in cooperation with procurement.

• Coordinate selection negotiation and ongoing collaboration with external suppliers.

• Ensure financial compliance and alignment with internal policies.

6. Program Development and Implementation

• Design and manage leadership reskilling and upskilling programs.

• Lead projectbased learning initiatives and implement groupwide development programs.

7. Communication and Reporting

• Develop internal communication materials related to learning programs.

• Generate reports to support the visibility and impact of learning activities at the global level.

8. Budget Oversight

• Manage the L&D budget for training events and learning activities.

9. Diversity Equity & Inclusion (DE&I)

• Act as a DE&I learning ambassador working with local teams to design and deliver learning programs that foster inclusive leadership cultural awareness and equitable development opportunities.

10. Capability Development

• Support the creation of strategies to close capability gaps particularly in innovation and AI.

About You

To succeed in this role you will need:

• Strong organizational and timemanagement skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Experience in training coordination or a related field with knowledge of learning methods and tools.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with Workday Learning is a plus.

• Excellent communication skills and fluency in English.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a crossfunctional team.

• Attention to detail and a commitment to continuous improvement.

• A passion for developing people and driving cultural change through learning.

About Sanoma Learning

How do you prepare students for the world engage their curiosity and inspire them to grow That is the main question of teachers all around the world. At Sanoma Learning it has always been our mission to help to find and develop bestinclass answers to this question. If you join us it means that you embark on an exciting journey to help shape the future of learning for primary secondary and vocational education. We believe that your journey is our success as a company.

Sanoma Learning is a leading K12 European learning company operating in 12 countries. Our learning products and services enable and support teachers and schools to develop the talents of every child to reach their potential. By offering printed and digital learning content as well as digital learning and teaching platforms for primary secondary and vocational education we want to grow our positive impact on learning across Europe. With over 3000 employees we help shape the future of education for 25 million of students.

So are you ready to start your journey to help shape the future of learning and help teachers to support all students to reach their potential

Sanoma Learning is an equal opportunity employer; we are committed to inclusion and diversity ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or any other characteristics.