Global Learning & Development Partner – IT

Job Title: Global Learning & Development Partner IT

Career level: E

Introduction to role:

Are you ready to make a greater impact with the power of technology As the Global Learning & Development Partner for IT at AstraZeneca you will play a pivotal role in supporting our IT2030 Strategy. Your mission is to ensure our IT colleagues worldwide possess the essential and future-ready skills needed to drive business results. This role is all about delivering impactful and innovative learning experiences directly aligned with IT priorities and the overall IT People Plan. Collaborate with HR IT Leadership senior sponsors and subject matter experts to diagnose learning needs and deploy strategic solutions. Champion a global perspective create consistent and engaging learning for IT employees worldwide and seek opportunities to re-use scale learning and share best practices. Are you ready to lead the charge

Accountabilities:

• Lead development of learning plans for IT2030 Strategic Capabilities including Cyber & Risk and Scale & Speed.
• Own the final mapping and development of technical people and business learning for IT technical job families ensuring relevant engaging 3 Es learning for IT career paths on an ongoing basis.
• Manage the Technology Academy in Degreed being responsible for its re-design for re-launch in 2026 as the entry point for IT2030 learning and career-based learning.
• Lead Manager and Leader Capability Build in IT including our successful quarterly people manager forum working with Operations and Talent & Development to draw down on centralized programs.
• Oversee the AZ pilot of coaching with impact in IT during Q4.
• Collaborate with the Operations & IT early careers team to identify priority areas for learning for our early careers population acting as a consultant as they develop and deploy plans.
• Represent IT on Learning Forums to influence and shape approaches sharing and learning from others and seeking opportunities to pilot approaches aligned with priorities.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Proven experience in leading Learning & Development diagnosis initiatives and delivery preferably in a complex global company.
• Proven work experience in a highly collaborative global matrix environment with a focus towards delivering positive business results.
• Excellent stakeholder management communication and relationship-building skills with proven experience engaging with and managing multiple stakeholders and subject matter experts.
• Project and programme management skills to manage and deliver multiple pieces of work flagging risks and adjusting priorities where needed.
• A high level of adaptability and comfort operating effectively in ambiguous or evolving environments.
• Ability to identify and drive improvements using innovative thinking technology and data.
• Strong background in adult learning theory instructional design and digital learning platforms.
• Demonstrated expertise in the integration of future-fit skills talent strategy competency modeling and change management.
• Data-driven and experienced in leveraging learning analytics and metrics for continuous improvement.

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Experience in the development of 3 Es learning plans.
• Experience with the Degreed Platform developing and managing content.
• Understanding of the technology landscape inside and outside of AZ.
• Experience in the development of technical learning.

When we put unexpected teams in the same room we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing -person working gives us the platform we need to connect work at pace and challenge perceptions. Thats why we work on average a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesnt mean were not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

AstraZeneca is a place where you can live and breathe a digital mindset in an organization striving to be at the forefront of science data and technology convergence. We are transforming how we discover and develop new medicines to create the greatest impact on disease. Here you will combine your skills with technology to drive innovation and optimize what we can achieve. Our inclusive culture fosters lifelong learning growth and development for all. We are united by our shared purpose to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines.

Ready to make a difference Apply now to join our dynamic team!

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AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds with as wide a range of perspectives as possible and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment) as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.