L&D Strategy & Leadership Development Lead

Lagenda Properties Berhad; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Lagenda Properties Berhad is seeking an Assistant Manager, Learning & Development to partner with the Head of Group HR in shaping and delivering a robust L&D framework. The role focuses on building employee capabilities, developing future leaders and advancing talent development and succession planning across the Group.

You will translate priorities into structured programmes, design learning journeys, manage budgets and engage stakeholders to ensure measurable learning outcomes and continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management, Organisational Development, Psychology, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• HRD Corp Accredited Trainer certification will be an advantage.
• Additional certifications in Learning & Development, Coaching, Facilitation or Leadership Development will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Group HR in developing and implementing the Group's Learning & Development strategy, framework and annual learning roadmap.
• Translate identified business and organisational priorities into structured learning plans and development programmes.
• Develop and coordinate learning journeys for different employee segments, including Individual Contributors, People Managers and Senior Leaders.
• Identify learning needs and capability gaps through Training Needs Analysis (TNA), performance reviews, stakeholder consultations and business requirements.
• Develop and maintain structured learning calendars, training plans and programme materials to support consistent L&D implementation across the Group.
• Continuously review and recommend improvements to learning programmes, methodologies and delivery approaches.
• Develop, coordinate and implement leadership development programmes for existing and emerging leaders across the Group.
• Support the identification and development of High-Potential (HiPo) employees in collaboration with HR Business Partners and Business Leaders.
• Design structured development interventions to strengthen leadership competencies, managerial effectiveness and future leadership readiness.
• Coordinate leadership workshops, management development programmes, coaching and mentoring initiatives.
• Monitor participants' development progress and maintain records of programme outcomes and leadership readiness.
• Provide relevant inputs and updates to the Head of Group HR on leadership development and talent pipeline initiatives.
• Support the implementation and administration of the Group's succession planning framework in collaboration with the Head of Group HR and HR Business Partners.
• Coordinate talent review and succession planning exercises to identify potential successors for critical and key positions.
• Consolidate talent assessment information and development needs to support succession planning discussions.
• Work with relevant stakeholders to develop and monitor Individual Development Plans (IDPs) for identified HiPo employees and succession candidates.
• Coordinate targeted learning interventions, job exposure, mentoring and other development activities to strengthen succession readiness.
• Maintain updated records and documentation of talent development and succession planning activities.
• Design, develop and coordinate training programmes based on identified learning needs and organisational priorities.
• Facilitate internal training sessions, workshops and learning activities where appropriate.
• Identify and engage suitable external training providers, consultants and subject matter experts to deliver specialised programmes.
• Develop internal trainers, facilitators and learning champions to strengthen internal knowledge-sharing and learning capabilities.
• Apply adult learning principles and appropriate learning methodologies to enhance programme engagement and effectiveness.
• Evaluate training effectiveness through participant feedback, assessments and post-training evaluations.
• Explore innovative learning approaches, including digital learning, blended learning and workplace-based development.
• Work closely with HR Business Partners and Business Leaders to identify employee capability gaps and business-specific learning requirements.
• Collaborate with relevant HR functions, including Talent Acquisition, HR Operations and Performance Management, to align L&D initiatives with broader HR priorities.
• Engage employees and managers to promote continuous learning, professional development and knowledge-sharing.
• Provide recommendations to the Head of Group HR on learning interventions, leadership development needs and talent development opportunities.
• Coordinate cross-functional learning initiatives and ensure effective communication and participation across business units.
• Maintain proper documentation of training programmes, learning records, development plans and related L&D activities.
• Monitor training budgets, programme expenditure and utilisation of HRD Corp levy, where applicable.
• Ensure compliance with HRD Corp requirements, including training grant applications, claims and supporting documentation.
• Prepare regular L&D reports, dashboards and management updates covering training participation, expenditure, programme effectiveness and key development initiatives.
• Track and monitor key L&D performance indicators, including training hours, training effectiveness and programme completion.
• Recommend improvements to enhance learning effectiveness, cost efficiency and overall programme delivery.
• Ensure adherence to the Group's HR policies, procedures and governance requirements.

Skills

Learning & Development

Leadership Development

Talent Development

Succession Planning

Training Needs Analysis

Programme Coordination

Stakeholder Engagement

PowerPoint

Excel

Education

Bachelor's Degree in HRM / Organisational Development / Psychology / Business Administration

HRD Corp Accredited Trainer certification (advantage)

Certifications in Learning & Development / Coaching / Facilitation / Leadership Development (advantage)

Tools

Job description

Lagenda Properties Berhad is seeking an Assistant Manager, Learning & Development to partner with the Head of Group HR in shaping and delivering a robust L&D framework. The role focuses on building employee capabilities, developing future leaders and advancing talent development and succession planning across the Group.

You will translate priorities into structured programmes, design learning journeys, manage budgets and engage stakeholders to ensure measurable learning outcomes and continuous