Associate Director - Learning and Development

Role Purpose

The Associate Director of Learning, Development & Training will design and lead the company's capability-building agenda across all levels and functions. This role combines strategic vision with hands-on leadership to shape a culture of continuous learning, enable leadership growth, and ensure employees are equipped with the skills required for current and future business needs.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategy and Vision

• Develop and implement a holistic learning and development strategy aligned with business priorities.
• Build a structured roadmap for technical, functional, and behavioral capabilities.
• Establish measurable success metrics to assess learning effectiveness and impact on performance.

2. Leadership and Talent Development

• Design and execute leadership programs for emerging, mid-level, and senior leaders.
• Partner with senior leadership to identify critical skill gaps and design targeted interventions.

3. Training Design and Delivery

• Oversee all training initiatives including onboarding, functional, compliance, and behavioral programs.
• Manage a central training team and coordinate with external partners to ensure high-quality delivery.
• Create scalable, blended learning experiences that combine digital and in-person methods.
• Continuously improve learning outcomes through assessments, feedback, and data-driven insights.

4. Learning Technology and Content

• Lead the development and enhancement of digital learning platforms.
• Curate engaging, accessible learning content tailored to diverse learner needs.
• Leverage analytics and automation to personalize learning paths and track progress.

5. Governance and Partnerships

• Establish clear policies, standards, and governance for all learning programs.
• Manage external learning partners, institutions, and certification bodies.
• Oversee learning budgets and ensure efficient, ROI-driven investments.

Qualifications & Experience

• 8-10 years of progressive experience in managing Learning & Development in similar organisations
• Proven track record of building and leading enterprise-wide learning programs in a fast-scaling organization.
• Expertise in instructional design, leadership development, and digital learning systems.
• Strong business acumen, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
• Experience managing teams and external vendors.

Core Competencies

• Strategic Thinking & Business Alignment
• Stakeholder Collaboration
• Learning Design & Delivery Excellence
• Data-driven Decision Making
• Change & Culture Leadership
• People Development & Coaching