Skills & Capabilities Manager

Our P&T teams move fast but our learning isnt always aimed at the skills that move the needle. This role exists to focus our effort and budget on the capabilities that matter most so everyone knows what to learn managers know how to back their teams and the business sees a clear uplift in capabilities.

The P&T Skills & Capabilities Manager plays a pivotal role in shaping the learning and development approach for the Product & Technology function. This role is responsible for identifying critical technical and core skills designing and promoting learning pathways and ensuring that learning investments deliver measurable value to both the business and our people. 

Skills Strategy & Learning Design

• Work closely with the People Partner team to maintain the P&T skills taxonomy. Identify critical current and future skills across the Product and Technology function mapped to roles career levels and business priorities. 
• Develop and maintain clear skill pathways aligned to business priorities and career progression. Ensure quality and relevance of content. 
• Set design standards (microlearning labs/sandboxes peer learning communities of practice simulations certifications) and assessment methods (skill checks labs badging). 
• Design and deliver blended learning programmes using a mix of classroom self-paced and innovative learning methods (e.g. peer learning digital platforms simulations).
• Promote a culture of continuous learning and capability development.

Learning Programme Management

• Coordinate and manage technical and core skills learning initiatives across the function.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and external providers to curate and deliver high-quality learning content. 
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of learning interventions and adjust strategies accordingly.

Budget & Resource Management

• Ensure optimal use of the training budget by aligning spend with strategic priorities and ROI.
• Track and report on learning investment outcomes and participation metrics.
• Working closely with the business and the Head of Learning manage the vendor strategy for P&T; negotiate for value measure outcomes retire low performers. 

Talent & Performance Enablement

• Support the execution of global talent processes such as Podium performance and Knowing Our Talent. 
• Build capabilities in managers and employees to effectively engage with these processes.
• Provide guidance and tools to embed talent practices consistently across all levels of the function supporting the People Partner team.

Qualifications :

Essential:

• Proven experience in learning and development talent management and capability building within a technical or digital environment.
• Strong understanding of technical skill frameworks and learning methodologies as well as learning technologies and platforms.
• Experience in designing and delivering blended learning programmes.
• Project management skills

Desirable:

• Experience working in global matrixed environments
• Familiarity with Oracle LMS
• Knowledge of agile or product development environments

Competencies / behaviours:

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• A true collaborator able to listen to and incorporate diverse views to create the best solutions. Proven experience of building strong inclusive relationships across an international business.
• Accountable pragmatic and delivery focused with the ability to operate both operationally and strategically.
• Strong level of commercial awareness and business acumen
• A high level of personal curiosity and learning thriving in a constantly growing and changing environment.  

Additional Information :

At Entain we know that signing top players requires a great starting package and plenty of support to inspire peak performance. Join us and a competitive salary is just the beginning.

Depending on your role and location you can expect to receive benefits like

• A regular bonus
• Healthcare support
• A stake in our success through our ShareSave scheme
• Great development opportunities
• Wellbeing support and so much more.

And outside of this youll have the chance to turn recognition from leaders and colleagues into amazing prizes join a winning team of talented people and be a part of an inclusive and supporting community where everyone is celebrated for being themselves.

Should you need any adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process at either application or interview please contact us.

At Entain we do whats right. Its one of our core values and thats why were taking the lead when it comes to creating a diverse equitable and inclusive future - for our people and the wider global sports betting and gaming sector. However you identify our ambition is to ensure our people across the globe feel valued respected and their individuality celebrated. 

We comply with all applicable recruitment regulations and employment laws in the jurisdictions where we operate ensuring ethical and compliant hiring practices globally.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time