Talent & Development Manager, ASEAN

Informa Group Plc.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the events sector is seeking a Talent & Development Manager to develop and implement a comprehensive learning and development strategy. This role involves collaboration with HR and business leaders to enhance workforce capabilities across the ASEAN region. The successful candidate will design leadership programs, manage budgets, and drive talent management initiatives while fostering a culture of continuous learning.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Career development opportunities

Annual leave plus a birthday leave day

Company funded private medical cover

ShareMatch scheme

Strong wellbeing support

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of experience in Learning & Development.
• Experience in talent development and learning initiatives implementation.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute a comprehensive L&D strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Oversee the design, delivery, and evaluation of training programs.
• Drive talent management initiatives, including succession planning.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Coaching

Leadership Development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources

Bachelor’s degree in Education

Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Development

Tools

LinkedIn Learning

Job description

Informa Markets, a division within Informa, creates global platforms for industries. We organise over 500 large-scale branded and transaction-oriented events in 14 specialist markets. These are typically not-to-be-missed annual events where buyers and sellers build relationships, see and show products and do business.

We also provide year-round online platforms where companies showcase their businesses and products and buyers conduct research, generating valuable leads, and we provide data and digital content that supports the flow of knowledge and transactions in markets.

Job Description

The Talent & Development Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing the Group’s overarching learning and development strategy to support organizational goals and enhance workforce capabilities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Learning & Development (L&D) Strategy Development and Implementation

• Design and execute a comprehensive L&D strategy aligned with business objectives, focusing on technical, leadership, and functional development.
• Collaborate with the Regional HR Director ASEAN, and business leaders to identify current and future learning needs.
• Develop a region-level Learning framework that aligns all learning initiatives while allowing customization for specific country needs.

2.Program Development and Delivery

• Oversee the design, delivery, implementation and evaluation of training programs, workshops, and e-learning modules.
• Partner with subject matter experts (SMEs) to ensure functional training programs meet the organizational needs.
• Lead the development of leadership pipelines through initiatives such as mentorship programs, executive coaching, and succession planning programs.

3.Leadership and Team Development

• Design and execute leadership development programs to strengthen managerial and leadership capabilities across ASEAN.
• Coach and mentor leaders to enhance their effectiveness and impact within the organization.
• Implement team development interventions to foster collaboration, engagement, and high performance.
• Develop initiatives that promote a culture of continuous learning, coaching, and leadership excellence.

4.Collaboration with Country Management teams and HRBPs

• Work closely with HR Business Partners to address specific learning needs across ASEAN countries.
• Act as the main liaison between ASEAN region and Group HR to ensure alignment in L&D priorities.
• Assist in providing performance management & OKRs setting training for all levels of staff.

5.Talent Management

• Drive talent management initiatives, including succession planning, career development, and high-potential talent programs.
• Support the implementation of talent assessment frameworks to identify and nurture key talent across the region.
• Work closely with ASEAN business leaders and HR partners to develop talent pipelines and retention strategies.
• Facilitate talent review discussions and create individual development plans to support career progression.

6.Change Management and Culture Building

• Lead initiatives that foster a learning culture and support organizational change.
• Introduce innovative learning methods and technologies to enhance engagement and accessibility.

7.Budget Management

• Manage the L&D budget effectively, ensuring cost-efficient delivery of programs without compromising quality.
• Source and manage relationships with external vendors and service providers as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Education, Organizational Development, or related field.
• At least 6 years of experience in Learning & Development, preferably from a multinational organization with proven experience in talent development and learning initiatives implementation.
• Able to work with employees across different culture and hierarchies.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to engage stakeholders and deliver impactful presentations.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design, and modern L&D technologies.
• Certifications in facilitation, training delivery, learning and development are an advantage.

Additional Information

We work hard to make sure Life at Informa is rewarding, supportive and enjoyable for everyone. Here’s some of what you can expect when you join us. But don’t just take our word for it – see what our colleagues have to say atLifeAt.Informa.com .

Our benefits include:

• Freedom & flexibility:colleagues rate us highly for the flexibility and trust they receive andmost of us balance time in the office with time working remotely
• Great community:a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantasticWalk the World charity day and active diversity and inclusion networks
• Broader impact:take up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match fundingavailable too
• Career opportunity:the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training andlearning, mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedInLearning. When it’s time for the next step, we encourage and support internal job moves
• Time out:annual leave plus a birthday leave day andthe chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year
• A flexible range of personal benefits to choose from, plus company funded private medicalcover
• A ShareMatch scheme that allows you to become an Informa shareholder with free matchingshares
• Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, access to health apps and more
• Recognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programmes
• As an international company, the chance to collaborate with teams around the world

We’re not solely focused on a checklist of skills. We champion energy and ambition and look for colleagues who will roll their sleeves up, join in and help make things happen. If it sounds like a match and you have most – although not all – of the skills and experience listed, we welcome your application.

At Informa, you'll find inclusive experiences and environments where all perspectives and backgrounds are welcomed. As part of this approach and our diversity and inclusion commitments, we are also formally an Equal Opportunities Employer. This means we base decisions on relevant qualifications and merit and do not discriminate on the basis of key characteristics and statuses, including all of those protected by law. Ask us or see our website for full information. See how Informa handles your personal data when you apply for a jobhere .