Senior Manager Learning & Development Japan & SE Asia

JOB PURPOSE

This position is responsible for developing, leading, implementing, and measuring development solutions for assigned geographic areas that drive learning outcomes in alignment with the enterprise learning strategy and business needs. The person in this role will also be responsible for contributing to or leading projects that advance the L&D global portfolio. Solutions will focus on critical knowledge and skills required of leaders, managers, and employees to drive CSL’s strategy, business function strategies and CSL’s Values.

This position has an approximate 50% remit to implement business function learning strategies and solutions that drive talent outcomes for client groups, a 25% remit to contribute to or lead projects within the global TD portfolio, and a 25% remit to facilitate learning for key talent segments. The person in this role will work closely with L&D Directors, the Global Learning team, business leaders, and site HR Business Partners to ensure that learning needs of client groups are met.

Essential to this role is the ability to forge strong partnerships and collaborate well with business and HR leaders in order to understand, prioritize and address talent development needs that forward strategic workforce plans. Additionally, the person in this role should bring learning and development expertise and innovative practices to the organization in areas such as employee and leadership development, digital/online learning, development planning, social network learning, etc. The person in this role serves as a subject-matter expert for clients and must have deep expertise and passion for learning and development.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

1 Partner closely and consult with senior business leaders and site HR Business Partners within client groups to execute learning strategies that deliver talent outcomes. Ensure that client learning solutions are aligned with global programs and address strategic workforce plans and succession management objectives.

2 Work closely with the Global Learning team to design, develop, and deliver and measure programs within assigned areas of the global TD portfolio. Build solutions that strengthen CSL’s capabilities in core areas such as, Leadership Development, Management/Supervisory Development, Employee Development, Digital Learning, and Diversity & Inclusion.

3 Provide in person and virtual facilitation and delivery of L&D learning programs and solutions. Ensure that the programs and solutions offered meet identified development needs and adhere to all local country regulations and requirements.

4 Collaborate with client leaders, site HR Business Partners, and the Talent Planning team to provide and monitor development for Key Talent on succession plans within client groups. Collaborate with site HR Business Partners to assess leaders against fundamental expectations and to ensure strong development plans are in place and being executed for Key Talent to drive strategic movement and retention. Serve as a resource to Talent Acquisition and site HR Business Partners in the identification of candidates for critical roles and assignments.

5 Ensure global career and individual development planning expectations are met and global tools and resources are being used throughout client groups to support career progression.

6 Ensure execution of CSL’s global onboarding program within client groups to properly integrate people into CSL. Supplement global program content with additional client or site content as needed. Partner with site HR Business Partners and Executive Talent Acquisition to ensure CSL’s Executive Onboarding program is delivered to new executive leaders within client groups.

7 Partner with site HR Business Partners and client leaders to ensure execution of mentoring programs and leadership assessment initiatives within client groups.

8 Ensure alignment of all development programs to CSL’s Leadership Capabilities and Values, and to the L&D COE’s enterprise learning strategy/curriculum.

9 Ensure L&D programs foster a diverse and inclusive culture in client groups.

10 Ensure site HR Business Partners and other key stakeholders have excellent knowledge of existing development resources to support Leadership, Management, Employee and Key Talent development, including knowledge of L&D related processes (e.g., Individual Development and Career Planning, Onboarding/Executive Onboarding, Executive Coaching, etc.); Collaborate with HR to lead continuous improvement efforts as needed.

11 Provide consultation support to site HR Business Partners regarding team development/effectiveness initiatives.

12 Manage project vendors and budgets within areas of responsibility; provide vendor recommendations.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

Reports To: Direct line: Director, Learning & Development

Direct Reports: None

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education (Minimum education required for the role. This includes degrees, licenses, and certifications that are required to perform the job.)

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field of business is required.
• Advanced degree in a human resources, organization development, or I/O psychology is preferred.

Experience (Minimum years of experience and knowledge required to perform the job.)

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in talent management and learning/development positions including a minimum of 3 years’ experience within a for-profit business environment
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience consulting with business clients to define learning strategies and solutions that address talent gaps
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience leading global/regional learning initiatives or projects
• Deep knowledge of leadership, management and employee development strategies and contemporary practices and technologies
• Strong learning program design and delivery experience across multiple topics and audience levels
• Experience and related certifications in talent assessment tools preferred (e.g. Insights, 360° feedback)
• Capable of influencing organizational outcomes without direct authority
• Strong English verbal and written knowledge

Competencies (Measurable or observable skills, abilities, and behaviors critical to successful job performance.)

• Leadership and delivery of business specific L&D initiatives
• Excellent consulting and client relations skills, and ability to influence without authority
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills to identify learning needs and influence stakeholders around solutions using qualitative and quantitative data
• Ability to lead and collaborate in a complex, matrixed environment
• Deep adult learning knowledge and related company practices to drive skill and behavior change in all segments of the workforce (e.g. leader, manager, employee)
• Excellent facilitation and presentation skills
• Ability to establish strong credibility with senior leaders
• Strong written and verbal communication skills (English required)
• Strong project management expertise, including ability to effectively manage multiple projects with conflicting priorities
• Knowledge and practical application of learning and talent development metrics/KPIs

Working Conditions (Physical & mental requirements.)

• Office Environment
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms

Travel Requirements (Domestic, International, frequency)

• May require some travel in both domestic and regional locations

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