Senior Manager, Learning & Development (12M Fixed Term Contract)

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are…

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

About the Role:
We are seeking a seasoned Learning and Development professional to support L&D business partnering, learning design, facilitation, and team coaching for our APAC businesses.

Responsibilities:

• Business Partnering:

  • Collaborate with the Head of People & Culture and local P&C partners to design and deliver tailored programs.

  • Build trusting relationships with leadership to understand and address development needs for their teams

  • Promote global L&D offerings and guide employees on professional development opportunities through strategic communication

  • Influence across a complex matrix to get buy in from leaders and sometimes even get local funding for specific development needs.

• Program Development & Delivery:

  • Partner with key stakeholders to provide the best learning experience through designing, developing, and delivering innovative face-to-face and virtual learning initiatives.

  • Create engaging & inclusive learning materials and embrace blended learning techniques.

  • Manage logistics for scheduling, registration, and tracking attendance for global programs in close partnership with our L&D specialist

  • Evaluate program success and prepare reports on attendance, feedback, and impact. You will be expected to present quarterly impact analysis to local and regional business leaders.

• Coaching

  • Design & deliver coaching journeys for teams and individual leaders (sometimes in partnership with external vendors).

  • Coach and guide P&C partners in the team on how best to support the business with their L&OD needs.

  • An accredited coaching certification would be an advantage

• Talent Management & Employee Engagement

  • Partner closely with P&C Partners on creating innovative development opportunities for Top Talents

  • Support custom activities and initiatives stemming from our engagement survey results. This would include conducting listening sessions or focus groups in local markets

• Operations and Admin:

  • Analyse learning data in partnership with the Senior L&D specialist to create impact reports and L&D dashboards

  • Build a marketing and communication strategy for each market

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a corporate learning environment.

• Strong presentation and facilitation skills, both virtually and in-person.

• Certification in DiSC, Insights, or another psychometric tool is an advantage.

• Project management skills with experience in managing a portfolio of learning projects.

• Ability to work independently, collaboratively, and lead multiple projects effectively.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Proven ability to influence effectively across different business teams and global locations.

• Adaptable and flexible to meet changing business needs.

• Highly motivated self-starter with a proactive approach to work.

• Passionate about embedding a DEI lens in all activities.

• Fluency in Japanese or Mandarin would be an added advantage

How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.

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