Manager - Learning & Development

Hartalega; Sepang; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Malaysia seeks an experienced Learning & Development Manager to design and implement training strategies that align with business goals. The ideal candidate has at least 7 years of relevant experience and a degree in Human Resources Management or Business Administration. Responsibilities include managing the L&D budget, overseeing training programs, and fostering a culture of continuous learning across the organization. This role offers an opportunity to significantly impact organizational growth and employee development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of relevant working experience.
• Strong understanding of training needs analysis and competency frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement learning strategies aligning with business goals.
• Conduct training needs analysis fostering continuous learning.
• Manage the L&D budget and vendor contracts.
• Monitor and report on learning program effectiveness.

Skills

Instructional design

Adult learning principles

Stakeholder management

Training needs analysis

Program evaluation

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Human Resources Management, Business Administration

Tools

Learning management systems

Digital learning tools

Job description

OVERVIEW

• The Learning & Development (L&D) Manager is responsible for driving a culture of continuous learning by designing and implementing training strategies that align with business goals. This role oversees learning programs, manages external providers, and ensures employees develop the skills needed to support organizational growth.
• Design, implement, and execute learning strategies and programs that align with the organization’s vision, mission, and business objectives.
• Conduct training needs analysis at both individual and organizational levels, fostering a continuous learning culture across the company.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to establish a clear and consistent framework for competency development.
• Develop, coordinate, and deliver diverse learning interventions, including e-learning modules, workshops, and classroom training.
• Manage the L&D budget, negotiate vendor contracts, and oversee relationships with third-party training providers to ensure cost-effectiveness and quality.
• Monitor, measure, and report on the effectiveness and impact of learning programs, ensuring continuous improvement.
• Oversee the administration, content curation, and learner progress within the Learning Management System (LMS).
• Ensure accurate and reliable learning data management by establishing standards, validating data integrity, and driving consistent reporting across all learning systems and platforms.
• Lead, coach, and supervise L&D team to achieve departmental goals.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree / Master’s in Human Resources Management, Business Administration or any equivalent.
• Minimum 7 years of working experience in relevant field.
• Instructional design and adult learning principles.
• Learning management systems and digital learning tools.
• Training needs analysis and competency frameworks.
• Program evaluation and learning analytics.
• Stakeholder management and vendor relations.