Learning Program Manager Soft Skills, Talent and Leadership Development

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Are you our new Learning Program Manager for Soft Skills Talent and Leadership Development who will champion innovative learning solutions to accelerate talent and leadership growth within our organization

What will you be doing

As the Program Manager for Soft Skills Talent and Leadership Development you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering our global Talent & Leadership agenda. You will lead the design project management execution and evaluation of high-impact learning programs that build leadership capability across the organization. Working closely with Global HR Business Partners you will ensure our leadership programs are aligned with strategic priorities business needs and emerging leadership trends.

This role requires extensive collaboration with internal stakeholders and external partners to design and deliver modern relevant and engaging learning experiences. You will define learning objectives shape project scopes manage timelines and establish success metricsensuring that programs directly address critical organizational needs.

You will apply the 70:20:10 learning philosophy to develop blended scalable solutions and oversee the full leadership curriculum. This includes continuously refreshing content facilitating sessions when required and ensuring programs remain responsive to evolving organizational expectations. You will also be responsible for effective resource management supplier oversight and budget stewardship.

Your responsibilities

• Partner with HR business stakeholders and SMEs to assess Soft Skills Talent and leadership development needs and define clear objectives scope and success measures.
• Continually update the Soft Skills Talent and Leadership Development curriculum to reflect best practices research and evolving organizational requirements.
• Design data-driven 70:20:10-aligned learning solutions and facilitate leadership development sessions when needed.
• Lead end-to-end program management for leadership initiatives ensuring strong planning stakeholder alignment execution and post-implementation evaluation.
• Analyze insights and feedback to strengthen program effectiveness and ensure alignment with the Talent & Leadership strategy.
• Build and manage relationships with external learning partners ensuring high-quality delivery and strategic cost-effective use of budget.

What do we ask from you

• Masters degree in Learning and Development Educational Science I&O Psychology or Human Resource Management/Development with solid knowledge of learning technologies.

• 10 years of experience in organizational learning and leadership development in complex technical and multinational contexts.

• Strategic systems-oriented thinker with expertise in LMS/LXP ecosystems ideally with experience in Workday.

• Strong influencing and communication skills for high-level stakeholder management.

• Fluent in English at a native level with high cultural intelligence.

• Assertive proactive and results-driven with the ability to work effectively across diverse cultures.

• Willingness to travel internationally (about 30%)

About the team

Global Learning is an organization dedicated to the Learning & Development of the people at Vanderlande. Our purpose is to empower high-performing skilled and dedicated individuals to aspire to new heights enjoy personal growth and thrive on achievement.

As part of the Global Talent Leadership & Learning CoE the Global Learning team consists of 15 dedicated colleagues across the globe. We work closely with Vanderlande business leaders global HR business partners People Services employees and a variety of trainers both inside and outside of Vanderlande.

What do we offer

In the challenging and responsible position of Program Manager Soft Skills Talent and Leadership Development you willhave the chance to make a significant contribution to industry-leading projects and be connected to ourdedicated people and customers. We offer a position in an informal international and professional working environment with a lot of scope for personal development. By joiningour profitable and growing companyyou willbe able to reach your goals and focus on your future.

This position offers a competitive salary range of 5.50000 EUR to 7.400 EUR gross per month (excluding 8% holiday allowance). Through exceeding performance expectations you even have the possibility to grow outside this scale.

On top of your fixedsalaryyoullreceive the following secondary benefits:

• 40 vacation days (20 statutory days and a flexible budget worth 20 days).

• Flexible working hours.

• A hybrid workplace (40% working from home and 60% in the office).

• A Health & Wellbeing budget worth 300- per calendar year.

• Commuting allowance including full reimbursement of travel by public transport.

• Working from home allowance.

• Collective pension scheme and discount on additional health insurance.

• On-site company health centres with a gym physiotherapists and occupational therapists.
• Training facilities to boost your skills.

• A variety in Vanderlande Network communities and initiatives.

• And a great company restaurant and coffee bar with barista.

Contact

If the role of Program Manager Soft Skills Talent and Leadership Development appeals to you then please apply now by completing the application form and uploading your CV and covering letter. For more information please contact Stef Alferink on.

Diversity & Inclusion

Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regards to race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status or disability status.