Learning and Development Assistant Manager

LEIGHTON ASIA PHILIPPINES INC.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

LEIGHTON ASIA PHILIPPINES INC. is seeking an Learning and Development Assistant Manager in Kuala Lumpur to partner with business leaders and SMEs to build capability through impactful learning solutions.

You will lead leadership, professional, and graduate development initiatives, while collaborating with Country HR teams to drive performance and development across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, HR or related disciplines.
• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience, including at least 4 years in Talent & Development.
• Experience in multinational organisations and partnering with stakeholders across countries is preferred.
• Proven experience in designing and facilitating learning programmes for professionals and people managers.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders and SMEs to identify capability needs and translate expertise into practical learning solutions.
• Design, develop, and deliver learning solutions that strengthen leadership and operational capabilities.
• Lead leadership and capability-building programmes, including company-wide knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Manage the Graduate Development Programme, including design, delivery, and stakeholder engagement.
• Coordinate Graduate of the Year nomination process with Country HR teams.
• Lead PDR-related training initiatives for managers and employees.
• Promote effective goal-setting and performance management practices with HR partners.
• Build relationships with leaders and stakeholders to align learning with organisational needs.
• Evaluate learning impact and identify opportunities to enhance development and performance.

Skills

Talent & Development

Stakeholder management

Learning design

Facilitation

Leadership development

Analytical skills

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources or related disciplines

Job description

Learning and Development Assistant Manager

The Assistant Manager, Talent & Development is responsible for partnering with business leaders and Subject Matter Experts to build organisational capability through impactful learning and development solutions.

The role leads key leadership, professional, operational, graduate, and performance management development initiatives that support workforce capability and future talent growth.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to identify capability needs and translate technical and operational expertise into practical learning solutions and capability-building programmes, including Project Fundamentals training (e.g. Cost Control, Planning, Finance, Digital and other operational disciplines)
• Design, develop, and deliver learning solutions that strengthen leadership, professional, and operational capabilities across the organisation
• Lead the design, implementation, and delivery of leadership and capability-building programmes, including leadership development initiatives, and company-wide business knowledge-sharing sessions
• Manage and continuously enhance the Graduate Development Programme, including programme design, learning delivery, stakeholder engagement, and participant development
• Partner with Country HR teams to monitor graduate development progress and coordinate the Graduate of the Year nomination process
• Lead capability-building, communication, and training initiatives related to the Performance Development Review (PDR) process for both line managers and employees
• Partner with HRBPs and Country HR teams to promote effective goal-setting, feedback, and performance management practices across the organisation
• Build and maintain strong relationships with business leaders, Country HR teams, and key stakeholders to ensure learning initiatives align with organisational needs
• Evaluate learning effectiveness and identify opportunities to enhance learning impact, employee development, and business performance
• Stay abreast of learning trends, best practices, and emerging technologies, introducing innovative solutions that enhance learning effectiveness and organisational capability

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources or related disciplines
• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience, including at least 4 years in Talent & Development
• Experience in multinational organisations and partnering with stakeholders across different countries is preferred
• Proven experience in designing and facilitating learning programmes, particularly business, leadership, and professional skills training for professionals and people managers
• Strong stakeholder management and consulting skills, with the ability to engage business leaders and Subject Matter Experts to develop practical capability-building solutions
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving skills
• Able to work independently and proactively with strong planning and organization skills
• Strong learning agility and result-oriented
• Excellent verbal and written communication ability in English, with the ability to gather and disseminate information

For over 30 years, Leighton Contractors (Malaysia) has gone from strength to strength as a leading construction service provider in Malaysia. We focus on heavy civil engineering and infrastructure works, including railways, tunnels, highways, power stations and marine works, and technically challenging building and industrial facilities. We possess a unique combination of local knowledge and extensive international experience, which allows us to develop competitive, innovative and practical solutions. Our ability to consistently deliver results to clients, shareholders and communities is backed by our motivated, focused and performance-driven employees while our multi-disciplinary approach allows us to capitalise on market opportunities and adapt to Malaysia’s changing needs.

Leighton Contractors (Malaysia) is part of the Hong Kong-headquartered Leighton Asia, established in 1975, is a leading international construction company, delivers a portfolio of high-profile infrastructure projects throughout Asia, operations specialise in civil engineering and infrastructure, rail, roads and tunnels, as well as building works.

We are a member of the CIMIC Group, one of the world’s largest leading international contractors and the world’s largest contract miner. Our Group Principles are Integrity, Accountability, Innovation and Delivery. Safety is more than a Principle, it underpins everything we do.

As a leading construction provider, Leighton Asia is what it is today because of our people. Our people are the key asset driving the business. One of the Group’s highest priorities is to create a rewarding, challenging and safe workplace for all our people.

For over 30 years, Leighton Contractors (Malaysia) has gone from strength to strength as a leading construction service provider in Malaysia. We focus on heavy civil engineering and infrastructure works, including railways, tunnels, highways, power stations and marine works, and technically challenging building and industrial facilities. We possess a unique combination of local knowledge and extensive international experience, which allows us to develop competitive, innovative and practical solutions. Our ability to consistently deliver results to clients, shareholders and communities is backed by our motivated, focused and performance-driven employees while our multi-disciplinary approach allows us to capitalise on market opportunities and adapt to Malaysia’s changing needs.

Leighton Contractors (Malaysia) is part of the Hong Kong-headquartered Leighton Asia, established in 1975, is a leading international construction company, delivers a portfolio of high-profile infrastructure projects throughout Asia, operations specialise in civil engineering and infrastructure, rail, roads and tunnels, as well as building works.

We are a member of the CIMIC Group, one of the world’s largest leading international contractors and the world’s largest contract miner. Our Group Principles are Integrity, Accountability, Innovation and Delivery. Safety is more than a Principle, it underpins everything we do.

As a leading construction provider, Leighton Asia is what it is today because of our people. Our people are the key asset driving the business. One of the Group’s highest priorities is to create a rewarding, challenging and safe workplace for all our people.