Manager Group Learning and Development

DKSH Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

DKSH Malaysia Sdn Bhd is seeking a Manager, Group Learning & Development to shape and sustain essential capabilities across markets. You will own the PeopleDNA portfolio, collaborate with market L&D colleagues and HR partners, and translate group priorities into practical learning solutions.

In this global role you will lead curriculum planning, annual needs analysis, and a scalable training calendar, while scaling quality through Train-the-Trainer programs and driving data-driven improvements

Qualifications

• Minimum eight to ten years’ relevant experience within a complex, multi-market or matrixed environment.
• MNC-level expertise in L&D: learning needs diagnosis, roadmap development, instructional design, content creation, delivery.
• Strong stakeholder partnering skills and a learner- and business-centric mindset.

Responsibilities

• Co-own and evolve the PeopleDNA Group learning catalogue with peers.
• Lead the annual learning needs analysis cycle across markets.
• Translate Group priorities into a coherent Group-level training calendar.
• Design and/or deliver Train-the-Trainer training to scale quality and engagement.
• Own and enhance the Associate Trainers and Program Champions framework, including governance.
• Provide coaching and feedback to internal trainers to uphold standards.
• Deliver PeopleDNA skills programs directly to employees when required.
• Support rollout and localization of Group training programs with L&D and HRBPs.
• Drive data-based improvements to content and delivery approaches.

Skills

Learning strategy

Stakeholder management

Curriculum design

Train-the-Trainer

LMS administration

Office 365

Excel

PowerPoint

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/L&D/ psychology/education/business

Tools

LMS (SuccessFactors)

Elucidat

Articulate

Coloyssan

Job description

As Manager, Group Learning & Development, you will be part of the core team responsible for shaping how essential and behavioural capabilities are built and sustained across DKSH. You will own and continuously evolve the PeopleDNA (soft and essential skills) global learning portfolio, ensuring it remains relevant, scalable, and consistently delivered across markets. Working in close partnership with market L&D colleagues, HR Business Partners, and Group stakeholders, you will translate Group capability priorities into practical learning solutions that drive real adoption and measurable impact. For global frameworks and programs launched to markets, this role will also play a key role in shaping the desired outcomes, driving the development/refinement, deployment, and adoption of the programs, and reporting on Group-wide results.

• Co-own and evolve the PeopleDNA (soft and essential skills) Group learning catalogue with peers in the Group L&D team, including curriculum planning, continuous improvement, and alignment to key Group business priorities
• Partner with market HR and L&D colleagues to lead the annual learning needs analysis cycle, identifying Group‑wide priorities and shaping the global learning roadmap
• Translate Group learning priorities into a coherent Group‑level training calendar, ensuring effective coverage, balanced delivery workloads, and operational feasibility across regions
• Design and/or deliver Train‑the‑Trainer (TTT) training as a primary mechanism to scale quality, consistency, and learner engagement across markets
• Own and continually enhance the Associate Trainers and Program Champions framework, including certification standards, process and governance and overall impact
• Provide structured coaching, observation, and feedback to internal trainers and facilitators to uphold delivery standards and learning impact
• Deliver PeopleDNA skills program directly to employees where required
• Be a thought partner to local L&D teams and HR Business Partners and support them in the smooth rollout and localized implementation of Group training programs
• Support the refinement of Group training programs based on facilitator feedback, learner insights, and post‑delivery evaluation
• Drive evidence and data‑based improvements to content and delivery approaches based on stakeholder and facilitator input
• Exercise influence‑based leadership by setting clear delivery standards, best practices, and ways of working for Group learning initiatives
• Foster collaboration and knowledge sharing across the Group L&D community and market‑based learning teams
• Role‑model a learner‑centric, growth‑oriented and resourceful mindset and actively contribute to a strong learning culture across DKSH
• Contribute actively to how learning data is captured, analyzed, and reported within the Learning Management System (LMS), working in partnership with L&D system owners
• Source and partner with external content providers or vendors where appropriate to strengthen the overall learning ecosystem
• Minimum eight to ten years’ relevant experience within a complex, multi-market or matrixed environment
• MNC-level expertise in L&D:
  o Learning needs diagnosis
  o L&D roadmap development
  o Instructional design
  o Training/workshop content creation in different formats (classroom and digital learning)
  o Delivery of in‑person and virtual training content in a multi‑national organization
• Culturally aware and able to navigate and manage cultural sensitivities across regions and markets
• Digitally savvy – working knowledge of Office 365, particularly MS Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams, and common learning and virtual facilitation tools, e.g. Miro, Menti.com
• Familiar with Learning Management Systems; knowledge of SuccessFactors LMS is a plus
• Project management & training operationsData‑fluency and analytical ability
• Familiarity with e‑learning authoring and production tools (e.g. Elucidat, Articulate, Coloyssan)
• Advanced proficiency in written and spoken English; proficiency in other Asian languages is an advantage
• Strong stakeholder partnering skills with a learner- and business‑centric mindset
• Confident facilitator and presenter
• Bachelor’s degree or recognized certificates in HR, L&D, Psychology, Education, Business or a related field

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