Learning and Development Manager

Leiden Bio Science Park; Leiden; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Leiden Bio Science Park is seeking a Learning and Development Manager to design and deliver execution-driven learning initiatives that strengthen our global planning teams. You will translate strategy into structured programs, manage initiatives across a matrix organization, and measure impact to drive continuous improvement.

The role requires 5+ years in planning or related fields, plus strong skills in change management, curriculum development, and stakeholder engagement—delivering measurable

Qualifications

• 5+ years of direct planning, supply chain, operations, or related planning experience.
• Proven track record of delivering complex, multi-stakeholder learning initiatives.
• Experience leading change management initiatives and supporting organizational/culture changes.
• Experience working effectively in matrix organizational structures with multiple reporting lines and stakeholder dependencies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to engage diverse audiences at all organizational levels.
• Good understanding of talent development principles, culture, organization development.
• Curriculum development knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop training programs aligned with organizational planning priorities and strategic goals.
• Translate strategic L&D vision into concrete, actionable plans with clear timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Manage employee learning initiatives and professional development plans with a focus on measurable outcomes.
• Assess training needs across global planning teams and functions.
• Oversee Spectrum (training platform) optimization and continuous improvement.
• Facilitate and orchestrate the delivery of training materials in multiple formats (online, in-person, hybrid).
• Measure and report on training effectiveness, ROI, and business impact.
• Collaborate with department heads and cross-functional teams to identify skill gaps and learning priorities.
• Lead change management initiatives through targeted learning interventions.
• Gather and analyze Voice of the Customer (VoC) feedback to inform L&D strategy and program improvements.
• Execute and deliver L&D projects on time and within scope in a matrix organization.
• Stay current with learning trends and best practices in planning and operations.

Skills

Project management

Change management

Communication

Talent development

Curriculum development

Learning & development

Stakeholder management

Data reporting

Tools

Spectrum

Job description

The Learning and Development Manager is responsible for developing, and delivering execution-driven learning initiatives that align with organizational planning priorities and strategic goals. This role is critical to building the capabilities and competencies of our global planning teams through structured learning programs, measurement-focused interventions, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate combines strategic vision with operational discipline, delivering measurable business impact through transformative learning experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop training programs aligned with organizational planning priorities and strategic goals.
• Translate strategic L&D vision into concrete, actionable plans with clear timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Manage employee learning initiatives and professional development plans with a focus on measurable outcomes.
• Assess training needs across global planning teams and functions.
• Oversee Spectrum (training platform) optimization and continuous improvement.
• Facilitate and orchestrate the delivery of training materials in multiple formats (online, in-person, hybrid).
• Measure and report on training effectiveness, ROI, and business impact.
• Collaborate with department heads and cross-functional teams to identify skill gaps and learning priorities.
• Lead change management initiatives through targeted learning interventions.
• Gather and analyze Voice of the Customer (VoC) feedback to inform L&D strategy and program improvements.
• Execute and deliver L&D projects on time and within scope in a matrix organization.
• Stay current with learning trends and best practices in planning and operations.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of direct planning, supply chain, operations, or related planning experience (demonstrating understanding of planning domain expertise).
• Proven track record of exceptional project management with ability to deliver complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives. Consistently delivers on commitments; team members can count on timely, quality execution of learning initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience leading change management initiatives and supporting organizational/culture changes.
• Experience working effectively in matrix organizational structures with multiple reporting lines and stakeholder dependencies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to engage diverse audiences at all organizational levels.
• Good understanding of talent development principles, culture, organization development.
• Curriculum development knowledge.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in training and development (ASTD, ATD) or change management (ACMP).
• Experience with needs assessment, evaluation methodologies, and business impact analysis.

Preferred Skills

• Agility Jumps
• Business Behavior
• Business Continuity Planning (BCP)
• Compliance Management
• Data Reporting
• Demand Planning
• Developing Others
• Emerging Technologies
• Fact-Based Decision Making
• Green Manufacturing
• Inclusive Leadership
• Leadership
• Lean Manufacturing Principles
• Manufacturing Flow Management
• Operational Excellence
• Organizational Project Manage