Senior Manager, Learning & Talent Development | Capacity Building Initiatives

Leadingnation; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Leadingnation is seeking a senior Learning & Development leader to drive a flagship capability-building initiative that strengthens professional excellence across a growing community-based sector in Hong Kong. You will oversee planning, delivery, and continuous improvement of learning programmes, partnerships, and stakeholder engagement to build sustainable talent pipelines and generate social impact.

The role requires deep experience in designing and launching talent development programmes,

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience in Learning & Development, Talent Management, or related fields.
• Proven track record designing and launching capability-building programmes from concept to delivery.
• Strong stakeholder management with senior leadership influence across diverse organizations.
• Experience managing complex programmes with multiple partners and funders.
• Excellent project management, communication, and analytical skills.
• Strategic mindset translating organizational needs into L&D solutions.
• Passion for talent development and community impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of large-scale capability-building and talent development programmes.
• Partner with grantees and external organizations to design and deliver learning curricula, workshops, events, and development initiatives.
• Drive programme effectiveness through performance monitoring, impact assessment, and data-driven recommendations.
• Build and manage partnerships across corporate, education, community, and sector stakeholders.
• Oversee programme governance, stakeholder communications, and brand-building initiatives.
• Identify emerging trends, opportunities, and risks, and implement strategies to enhance programme outcomes.
• Contribute to the development of future talent and professional capabilities within a purpose-driven sector, including organizations that support sports and community development.

Skills

L&D strategy

Stakeholder management

Project management

Partnership building

Strategic thinking

Data-driven decisions

Leadership development

Job description

Summary

Lead the planning, delivery, and continuous enhancement of a flagship talent and capability-building initiative that aims to strengthen professional excellence across a growing community-based sector. This role will drive learning and development programmes, strategic partnerships, and stakeholder engagement to build sustainable talent pipelines, elevate organizational capabilities, and generate long-term social impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of large-scale capability-building and talent development programmes.
• Partner with grantees and external organizations to design and deliver learning curricula, workshops, events, and development initiatives.
• Drive programme effectiveness through performance monitoring, impact assessment, and data-driven recommendations.
• Build and manage partnerships across corporate, education, community, and sector stakeholders.
• Oversee programme governance, stakeholder communications, and brand-building initiatives.
• Identify emerging trends, opportunities, and risks, and implement strategies to enhance programme outcomes.
• Contribute to the development of future talent and professional capabilities within a purpose-driven sector, including organizations that support sports and community development.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of experience in Learning & Development, Talent Management, Organizational Development, Leadership Development, Campus Recruitment, or related disciplines.
• Demonstrated success in designing and launching talent or capability-building programmes from concept to implementation.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across diverse organizations and senior leadership teams.
• Experience managing complex programmes involving multiple partners, funding bodies, or external stakeholders.
• Strong project management, communication, analytical, and relationship-building capabilities.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to translate organizational needs into impactful learning and development solutions.
• Passion for talent development, capacity building, and creating meaningful community impact.