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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a Learning and Development (L&D) Manager to lead our employee training and development strategy, ensuring that our workforce is skilled, competent, and motivated. The ideal candidate will be responsible for identifying training needs, developing training programs, and evaluating their effectiveness. As an L&D Manager, you will play a crucial role in fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement, aligning training initiatives with business goals, and ensuring that our employees have the skills and knowledge to meet the evolving demands of their roles. You will work closely with department heads and HR to assess training needs, design curriculum, implement training programs, and monitor their success. This role requires a strategic thinker with excellent communication and leadership skills, who can innovate and adapt learning solutions for a diverse workforce. The successful candidate will be passionate about employee development, with a proven track record in creating and executing effective training programs.
Responsibilities
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- Develop and oversee the annual training budget.
- Deploy a wide variety of training methods and programs company-wide.
- Monitor and evaluate training program's effectiveness, success, and ROI periodically.
- Manage and lead the learning and development team.
- Maintain a keen understanding of training trends, developments, and best practices.
- Create and execute learning strategies and programs.
- Evaluate individual and organizational development needs.
- Implement various learning methods company-wide (e.g., coaching, job-shadowing, online training).
- Ensure that training materials and programs are current, accurate, and effective.
Requirements
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- Current knowledge of effective learning and development methods.
- Familiarity with e-learning platforms and practices.
- Experience in project management and budgeting.
- Proficient in MS Office and Learning Management Systems (LMS).
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills; sharp business acumen.
- Ability to build rapport with employees and vendors.
- BSc/BA in Education, Human Resources, or relevant field.
- Professional certification (e.g., CIPD, ATD) is a plus.
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to inspire team members.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe a successful training program you developed and implemented?
- How do you stay updated with the latest learning and development trends?
- What strategies do you use to assess the training needs of an organization?
- How do you measure the effectiveness of a training program?
- Can you give an example of a time when you had to adapt a training program to better suit the needs of the audience?
- What experience do you have with Learning Management Systems?
- How do you ensure that training programs align with the strategic goals of an organization?
- What is your approach to managing a training budget?
- How do you handle resistance to training programs from employees or management?
- What do you think is the biggest challenge facing learning and development today?