Learning Executive

Cognizant; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global IT services company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Learning Executive to oversee training programs and engage learners effectively. The ideal candidate will have a background in Engineering or IT, plus over 4 years of experience in learning and development. You'll plan training delivery, enhance learner engagement, and liaise with vendors for program execution. Familiarity with data reporting and learning management systems is crucial for this role, ensuring that quality and effectiveness are maintained throughout all training initiatives.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in learning and development activities.
• Hands-on experience in learning management systems.
• Familiarity with Kirkpatrick’s model of evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Plan and monitor the delivery of training programs.
• Engage learners in their learning journey.
• Track and report on learning program effectiveness.
• Liaise with vendors for program execution.

Skills

Learning management system experience

Reporting tracking & analysis

MS Office proficiency

Knowledge of GenAI tools

Engagement with technical trainers

Education

Graduation in Engineering or related discipline

Industry certifications in Learning & Development

Tools

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

About the Role

The Learning Executive will help to identify and track training programs and initiatives with the objective of fulfilling people development requirements in a timely and efficient manner.

Job Description

Planning and Implementation

• Plan delivery of training programs meeting scope, coverage and design; Monitor the delivery of courses by execution of checklist based on program plan.

• Develop a high-level project plan for learning programs and initiatives in coordination with BUs, Solutions Design teams and other critical stakeholders.

• Prepare and ensure adherence to documented process checklist for smooth implementation of learning programs.

• Monitor learner experience and plan for innovative ways to create learner engagement.

• Understand the annual program / learning initiatives and provide inputs to L&D team Leader about the budget for implementation of the programs.

Learner Engagement

• Encourage Learners commit to learning goals and facilitate their accomplishment

• Keep Learners engaged in their Learning journey

• Onboard and orient Early Career Talent(GenC)and facilitate successful completion of training program, consistently challenging them to give their best

• Involve Business Leaders and Mentors in learning journey of associates to sustain motivation levels of learners

Reporting

• Track & report numbers around learning programs such as resource usage, coverage, effectiveness and outcomes.

• Utilize data in planning for optimum coverage through training programs.

• Report on insights and trends based on feedback from initiatives and programs

Vendor Management

• Liaise with vendors for execution of Programs / initiatives.

• Monitor and ensure adherence to the Vendor engagement in terms of delivery and quality.

• Set-up the governance and engagement models for Vendors

Job Requirements

• Graduation in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline. Industry certifications in Learning & Development is a plus.

• 4+ yrs. experience in Implementation of learning and development activities across disciplines.

• Hands‑on experience in Learning management system.

• Reporting tracking & analysis – Familiarity with Kirkpatrick’s model of evaluation preferred.

• Practitioner level knowledge on MS office tools especially on MS excel and PowerPoint. Functional knowledge of GenAI tools including Copilot.

Technical Capability & Program Facilitation Experience: (strongly preferred)

• Prior experience working on Business Unit (BU) led projects and/or facilitating technical training programs across one or more of the following domains:

• Software Engineering (Full-Stack / Backend / Frontend)
• Data Analytics, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning
• Cloud Technologies (AWS / Azure / GCP)
• DevOps, Cybersecurity, Quality Assurance / Test Automation
• Enterprise platforms, tools, and digital transformation initiatives
• Strong ability to understand technical curriculum, learning paths, and skill frameworks
• Comfortable engaging with technical trainers, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), engineering, and product teams
• Ability to translate technical learning objectives into well-structured, executable training plans
• Experience supporting hands‑on labs, certifications, assessments, and capstone‑based programs is an added advantage.