Regional Learning & Development Senior Manager - APAC

Role Responsibilities:

Learning & Development Strategy:

• Design and execute a regional L&D strategy aligned with business goals and local market needs.
• Develop scalable training programs, including onboarding, leadership development, and technical skills training.
• Foster a learning culture that supports business performance and employee engagement.

Training Program Development & Delivery:

• Lead the creation of blended learning solutions (e-learning, workshops, coaching, etc.).
• Identify and implement best-in-class L&D methodologies to enhance employee capability.
• Ensure training programs are culturally relevant and localized for different APAC markets.

Stakeholder & Vendor Management:

• Partner with business leaders, HR teams, and operational managers to assess training needs.
• Work closely with external training vendors to develop and deliver high-quality programs.
• Measure and report on training effectiveness and ROI to senior leadership.

Leadership & Talent Development:

• Develop and implement leadership development programs for frontline and senior leaders.
• Support succession planning and talent development initiatives across the region.
• Guide leaders on coaching and mentoring best practices.

Operational & Compliance Training:

• Ensure compliance with local labor laws and industry standards in training content.
• Oversee the execution of operational training (e.g., customer service, sales, product knowledge, safety, etc.).
• Drive continuous improvement in training materials based on feedback and performance metrics.

Role Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience in Learning & Development, with a focus on APAC markets.
• Industry experience in Food & Beverage, Retail, or Hospitality is essential.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing regional L&D strategies.
• Experience with blended learning approaches, digital learning platforms, and training delivery.
• Strong knowledge of leadership development, talent management, and performance coaching.
• Strong stakeholder management and ability to influence at all levels.
• Experience working in fast-paced, customer-facing industries.
• Strong analytical skills to measure training effectiveness and ROI.

Role Responsibilities:

Learning & Development Strategy:

• Design and execute a regional L&D strategy aligned with business goals and local market needs.
• Develop scalable training programs, including onboarding, leadership development, and technical skills training.
• Foster a learning culture that supports business performance and employee engagement.

Training Program Development & Delivery:

• Lead the creation of blended learning solutions (e-learning, workshops, coaching, etc.).
• Identify and implement best-in-class L&D methodologies to enhance employee capability.
• Ensure training programs are culturally relevant and localized for different APAC markets.

Stakeholder & Vendor Management:

• Partner with business leaders, HR teams, and operational managers to assess training needs.
• Work closely with external training vendors to develop and deliver high-quality programs.
• Measure and report on training effectiveness and ROI to senior leadership.

Leadership & Talent Development:

• Develop and implement leadership development programs for frontline and senior leaders.
• Support succession planning and talent development initiatives across the region.
• Guide leaders on coaching and mentoring best practices.

Operational & Compliance Training:

• Ensure compliance with local labor laws and industry standards in training content.
• Oversee the execution of operational training (e.g., customer service, sales, product knowledge, safety, etc.).
• Drive continuous improvement in training materials based on feedback and performance metrics.

Role Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience in Learning & Development, with a focus on APAC markets.
• Industry experience in Food & Beverage, Retail, or Hospitality is essential.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing regional L&D strategies.
• Experience with blended learning approaches, digital learning platforms, and training delivery.
• Strong knowledge of leadership development, talent management, and performance coaching.
• Strong stakeholder management and ability to influence at all levels.
• Experience working in fast-paced, customer-facing industries.
• Strong analytical skills to measure training effectiveness and ROI.