Learning & Leadership Development Partner

Surbana Consultants Pte Ltd – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) branch; Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Surbana Jurong is seeking a Learning & Development Partner for Asia to lead instructional design, e-learning development and LMS operations, shaping impactful learning across the region and globally.

You will design and deliver leadership, management, mentorship, soft skills, sponsorship and culture programs, plus orientation and induction training for our people, collaborating with global teams to implement practical learning solutions aligned with business strategy.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years in Learning/Organisational Development or similar.
• Experience with instructional design and e-learning in technical or consulting contexts.
• Experience delivering induction and compliance trainings.
• Proficient with Docebo or similar LMS.

Responsibilities

• Manage instructional design and e-learning development to create impactful learning experiences aligned to learner needs and global academy priorities.
• Deliver and facilitate learning programs and workshops both in-person and virtual, ensuring effective transfer of knowledge.
• Oversee induction and compliance training to meet regulatory and organizational requirements.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support learning initiatives.
• Manage the Region's LMS including reporting and analytics to demonstrate impact.

Skills

Instructional design

E-learning development

Facilitation

Stakeholder management

LMS operations

Education

HR / L&D / Psychology degree

Certificate IV in Training & Assessment

Learning design certifications

Tools

Docebo

Workday Learning

Job description

Position Purpose

The Learning & Development Partner (ASIA) SJ Global Academy plays a pivotal role in shaping and delivering impactful learning experiences across ASIA for the SJ Group. The position blends creativity with strategic thinking to support Regional development as well as contribute to Global learning initiatives. The incumbent will lead instructional design, e-learning development, program facilitation and Learning Management System (LMS) operations, while driving key programs such as Graduate Development, induction and compliance training. The Learning & Development Partner will deliver the ASIA programmes including Leadership, Management, Mentorship, Soft Skills, Sponsorship and Culture Programs, as well as orientation and induction training for our people. Strong collaboration with the broader SJ Global Academy team, People & Culture team and Business Leadership teams is expected to build and implement practical learning solutions in line with business strategy. High energy and adaptability is also expected to deliver impactful and dynamic workshops and development sessions tailored to diverse audiences. The incumbent will role model the SJ Group values, ethics and code of conduct and ensure all business activities are carried out in accordance with these guiding principles.

Key Accountabilities

• Manage instructional design and e-learning development to create impactful learning and experiences that align to the needs of learners, under the direction of global academy priorities.
• Deliver and facilitate learning and development programs and workshops both in-person and virtual, ensuring effective transfer of knowledge in line with learning objectives.
• Oversee the delivery of induction and compliance training to ensure all employees meet regulatory and organizational requirements.
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to support learning and development initiatives.
• Manage the Learning Management System (LMS) for the Region, including overseeing reporting and analytics to demonstrate learning impact and support data-driven decision-making.

Formal Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in HR, Learning & Organisational Development, Psychology, or related field required;
• Certificate IV in Training & Assessment ideal;
• Additional qualifications or certifications in learning design, learning facilitation, business and performance coaching (or similar) desirable.

Experience

• Has a minimum of four years' experience ideally in a Learning and/or Organisational Development role.
• Has the demonstrated ability to consistently:
• Display proven experience in instructional design and e-learning, preferably in technical or consulting environments;
• Deliver development programs, induction and compliance training;
• Display hands-on LMS management experience (e.g., Docebo, Workday Learning).
• Demonstrate ability to manage multiple projects;
• Demonstrate facilitation experience across a range of learning interventions and audiences;
• Lead initiatives through the entire learning cycle;
• Show proficiency in creating quality learning materials;
• Ability to produce quality outcomes with competing demands and tight deadlines;
• Coordinate and manage logistics of programs;
• Create training materials, graphics and presentations.

Skills / Knowledge

• Proficiency in learning technologies (e.g., Articulate360 Rise, ElevenLabs, Adobe Captivate, Vyond);
• Proficiency in using AI-first Learning Management Systems (LMS) i.e. Docebo;
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills;
• Strong facilitation skills and learner engagement capability;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with stakeholder engagement ability;
• Ability to effectively collaborate with global teams;
• Strong working knowledge of L&D techniques and strategies;
• Design, development and implementation Learning and Culture programs;
• Strong facilitation skills in the context of organisational learning programs;
• Excellent project management skills;
• Expert knowledge of L&D best practice;
• Consulting, negotiation and facilitation skills in the context of resolving L&D related issues;
• Support and develop team knowledge and skills;
• Ability to work independently towards achieving objectives without supervision.

Personal Drivers

• Creative and innovative mindset with a focus on continuous improvement;
• Passionate about enabling growth and success in a dynamic professional environment;
• A desire to meet or exceed client expectations;
• A desire to contribute to the success of the business;
• Motivation to acquire and share new knowledge;
• Motivation to improve professional capabilities, work autonomously and grow with the position;
• Passion and enthusiasm for continuous learning.

Values Integrity People Professionalism Partnership Purpose

At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world! SJ is a diverse collective of problem solvers for the built environment, continually reimagining ways to create a smart and sustainable future. Headquartered in Singapore, the group has a global talent pool of 16,000 in its member companies AETOS, Atelier Ten, B+H, CHIL, KTP, Prostruct, Robert Bird Group, SAA, SMEC and Surbana Jurong, based in more than 120 offices in over 40 countries. They include architects, designers, planners, engineers, facilities managers and other specialists driven by progressive thinking and creative ideas to shape a better future. Its technical experts deliver sustainable solutions that cover the entire project life cycle from planning and design, through to delivery and management, as well as a full suite of multidisciplinary consultancy services across a diverse range of sectors including transportation, water, aviation, healthcare, hospitality and renewables. A global urban, infrastructure and managed services consulting firm with over 70 years of track record in successful project delivery, SJ has built more than a million homes in Singapore, created master plans in more than 60 countries and developed over 100 industrial parks globally. SJ is #23 in Engineering News-Record's 2023 Top 225 International Design Firms, #14 in World Architecture 100 2024, and Asia Pacific FM Technology Provider of the Year 2022, awarded by International Facility Management Association.