Associate Director

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