Training Manager

The Specialist: Learning and Development participates in the delivery of learning and development initiatives for an assigned business unit. This position collaborates with a variety of stakeholders to deliver learning and development initiatives across their client base. They work on activities involved in the full training cycle. This position has a responsibility of enhancing the learning and development experience at the organisation through the facilitation of internal learning training initiatives and platforms.

Key roles and responsibilities

Implement learning and development strategy

• Collaborate cross-functionally to participate in the development and implementation of a learning and development strategy that will develop and retain talent.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of a talent offering that builds pipeline for critical and leadership succession for assigned business unit.
• Identify strategic competencies linked to talent development and implement tailored programs to address gaps.

Training needs and initiatives

• Collaborate with stakeholders to assess training needs identify skills gaps and design targeted learning solutions.
• Collaborate with department heads HR and subject matter experts to understand training requirements and align initiatives.
• Provides input into the creation of training curricula materials and resources that cater to various learning needs.

Quality assurance and training effectiveness

• Analyse training data to measure effectiveness identify trends and make data-driven decisions.
• Ensure that learning programmes are conducted and facilitated correctly applying and implementing the best learning tools and methodologies.
• Monitors the planning development and execution of training programs that align with organisational goals.

Reporting

• Effectively communicate training plans progress and outcomes to senior management and stakeholders
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams share training insights and contribute to organisational initiatives.
• Regularly report on key metrics and provide insights to drive continuous improvement.

Implement learning technologies

• Implement learning technologies such as learning management systems (LMS) to enhance training delivery and accessibility.
• Manage the accuracy of data in systems to facilitate the required reporting.

Knowledge skills and attributes:

• Good understanding of adult learning theories instructional design and training methodologies.
• Good understanding of how to identify skill gaps and training needs within an organisation.
• Ability to design training curricula materials and assessments.
• Good understanding of learning management systems (LMS) e-learning tools and other training technologies.
• Good understanding of data analysis for measuring training effectiveness and making informed decisions.
• Knowledge of project management principles to plan execute and evaluate training initiatives.
• Good understanding of best practice and emerging trends in talent development
• Ability to foster strong partnerships with business leaders HR and other key stakeholders to understanding business needs and align organisational effectiveness initiatives
• Proficiency in designing and delivering engaging and effective training programs
• Skill in analysing training data and generating reports to inform decisions and improvements
• A strategic mindset to align training initiatives with business objectives and long-term goals
• Openness to adopting new technologies methodologies and best practices in learning and development
• Familiarity with various training methodologies and techniques to engage different learning styles.

Education and training:

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources with a learning and development specialisation

Experience:

• At least 7 years previous experience in a learning and development role with progressing seniority
• Seasoned experience in designing and delivering training programs workshops and learning materials
• Experience in conducting needs assessments to identify skill gaps and training requirements within the organisation
• Seasoned experience in using data to evaluate training effectiveness and make data-driven decisions to improve training programs