Senior Learning and Development Manager, Asia

Turner & Townsend Limited; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global project management company in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Learning and Development Specialist. This role focuses on designing and managing initiatives to enhance employee skills and performance, aligning growth with company objectives. The candidate will communicate regional strategies, develop L&D offerings, and evaluate training effectiveness. Ideal applicants will have 8+ years experience in L&D, excellent communication skills, and an ability to work cross-functionally within complex organizations.

Qualifications

• 8+ years' experience in learning and development.
• Experience in large organizations required.
• Understanding of cultural nuances in Asia.

Responsibilities

• Support the regional L&D strategy communication.
• Embed L&D strategy across Asia.
• Evaluate training effectiveness.

Skills

Understanding of HR/L&D concepts

Designing learning programs

Developing training materials

Building relationships

Managing Learning Management Systems

Analytical evaluation skills

Experience in digital learning technologies

Project management

Excellent communication skills

Education

Qualified in Training and Assessment or HR

Job description

• Full-time
• Department: Business support

Company Description

Working in partnership with our clients, we deliver major projects and programmes with skill and precision, by focusing on outcomes and driving high performance.

Delivering innovative solutions and exceptional outcomes across our sectors, we drive the success of our client’s projects and programmes through effective planning, highly skilled teams, and rigorous controls.

Our capabilities include asset management, controls and performance, cost and commercial management, digital, procurement and supply chain, programme advisory, project management and sustainability. Backed by our extensive experience, we focus on outcomes to transform client’s projects and programmes.

With over 133 offices across 47 countries, we are an organisation of over GBP 1.5 billion turnover and 12,000+ talented team members across the world. In 2025, we are combining with CBRE’s Project Management business to create the premier, differentiated programme, project, and cost management capability globally. Through this change, our profile in Asia will scale significantly, comprising a team of over 4000 staff across all major countries in region. The combination of our programme management and project management and commercial management capabilities will provide a unique opportunity to do things for our clients.

In Asia, we bring more than 4000 talented colleagues together across ten locations, supporting the region’s most iconic and critical projects and programmes. Our local track record includes high‑profile projects such as Marina Bay Sands, Osaka Expo and offshore wind farms, as well as oversight of major property portfolios for major local and global brands.

Job Description

Reporting to the APAC L&D Associate Director, this role supports the APAC L&D Associate Director to design, implement, and manage learning initiatives and programs to boost employee skills, performance, and career growth, aligning individual development with company goals by identifying skill gaps, creating materials, delivering training, and evaluating effectiveness, acting as a key link between HR and strategic business needs across Asia.

Duties and responsibilities

• Work with the Associate Director L&D Learning & Development, Head of People Asia, and Asia HRMs and HRBPs to communicate the regional L&D strategy and associated initiatives.
• Work with the Associate Director L&D Learning & Development to embed the L&D strategy across the Asia business, delivering solutions which deliver the best outcomes.
• Support the development of a cohesive and structured L&D offering across all disciplines and role levels in Asia.
• Evaluate training effectiveness including analysing participant feedback and developing tools to outline the return on investment.
• Work with the Global L&D team to tailor and deploy global initiatives in the Asia region where appropriate, updating internal databases.

Skills and experience

• Solid understanding of HR/L&D concepts and functions.
• Proven experience in designing, delivering, and evaluating learning programs that build capability and drive performance outcomes.
• Skilled in developing engaging training materials, e-learning content, and blended learning solutions that cater to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively with leaders, teams, and external providers.
• Experience managing Learning Management Systems (LMS) and using data and analytics to monitor and report on learning outcomes.
• Experience supporting organisational change through learning interventions that build readiness and support adoption of new processes or systems.
• Strong analytical and evaluation skills, with the ability to assess program effectiveness and recommend enhancements.
• Familiarity with digital learning technologies, virtual platforms, and innovative approaches to remote and hybrid learning delivery.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and timelines while maintaining quality outcomes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact with, influence and engage diverse stakeholders and audiences.
• Excellent administrative, reporting, and organisational skills with proven ability to deal with multiple tasks, establish priorities and meet required deadlines.
• Organised and process oriented with the ability to manage conflicting timescales and priorities.
• Ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders across the business as well as externally.

Qualifications

• Professionally qualified in Training and Assessment, Administration or Human Resources or related field (preferred).
• Minimum 8 years' experience, with recent 3-5 years experience in learning and development in a similar role in large, complex organisations.
• Strong understanding in the cultural nuances of the way of working in Asia, with demonstrable experience working in cross-matrix organisations.