Assistant General Manager, Learning and Development

HABIB Group; Hulu Kelang; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Malaysian corporation is seeking a Head of Academy / Assistant General Manager – Learning & Development to lead and oversee the Learning & Development and Talent Management functions. This role involves developing people capabilities, managing talent initiatives, and ensuring alignment of learning strategies with business objectives. Candidates should possess strong leadership, expertise in L&D, and experience in executive development. The position offers the opportunity to enhance employee skills and support organizational growth.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and people development capability.
• Expertise in Learning & Development and Talent Management.
• Experience in leadership development and executive-level facilitation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Group L&D and Talent Management team.
• Ensure high-quality design and delivery of learning programs.
• Develop and implement the Group L&D strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Support succession planning and leadership development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Talent Management

Job description

Role Purpose

The Head of Academy / Assistant General Manager – Learning & Development is responsible for leading and overseeing the Group’s Learning & Development (L&D) and Talent Management functions. This role ensures the development of people capabilities across all levels of the organization, supports business strategy, and builds a strong talent pipeline aligned with the Group’s goals.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, develop, and manage the Group L&D and Talent Management team.
• Set direction, priorities, and KPIs for the L&D function.
• Ensure high-quality design, delivery, and evaluation of learning programs.

Learning & Development Strategy

• Develop and implement the Group L&D strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Roll out soft skills programs across the Group, including:
• Customer Experience
• Management and leadership skills (middle to senior management)
• Design and facilitate leadership retreats focused on business strategy, KPI execution, and organizational alignment.

Talent Management & Career Development

• Build and manage structured career paths for all employee levels within the Group.
• Support succession planning, leadership development, and high-potential programs.
• Partner with HR and business leaders to identify capability gaps and future talent needs.

Stakeholder & Business Partnership

• Work closely with senior leaders and business units to ensure learning initiatives support strategic priorities.
• Act as a trusted advisor to leadership on people development and capability building.

Governance & Performance

• Track and report L&D effectiveness, impact, and ROI.
• Continuously improve learning frameworks, tools, and methodologies.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and people development capability
• Expertise in Learning & Development and Talent Management
• Experience in leadership development and executive-level facilitation
• Strategic thinking with strong business acumen
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills