Talent Development Lead

Marina Bay Sands; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Marina Bay Sands in Singapore is looking for a professional in Curriculum Design & Learning Solutions to enhance learning programmes. Responsibilities include designing curricula, facilitating engaging learning sessions, and supporting high-potential talent management initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field, coupled with 5-7 years of relevant experience, strong instructional design and facilitation skills, and the ability to manage relationships with stakeholders effectively.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in talent development or learning & development, preferably in a service-intensive context.
• Experience in curriculum design and programme facilitation.
• Exposure to leadership development programmes is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and improve learning curricula aligned with business priorities.
• Facilitate programmes for diverse audiences, creating engaging learning environments.
• Support high-potential talent management programmes and collaborate with stakeholders.

Skills

Instructional design

Facilitation skills

Stakeholder management

Project management

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

Curriculum Design & Learning Solutions

• Design, curate, and continuously improve end-to-end learning curricula aligned to business priorities, leadership frameworks, and future skills needs.
• Translate organisational strategies into structured, learner-centric development programmes (e.g. leadership, management, functional and enterprise-wide programmes).
• Apply adult learning principles and blended learning approaches (in-person, virtual, experiential, action learning).
• Develop facilitator guides, participant workbooks, case studies, assessments, and evaluation tools.

Facilitation & Programme Delivery

• Facilitate learning programmes confidently for diverse audiences, including managers, senior leaders, and high‑potential talents.
• Create engaging, psychologically safe learning environments that encourage participation, reflection, and behaviour change.
• Adapt facilitation style to suit different learner profiles and business contexts.

High-Potential Talent Management

• Support the design and delivery of high‑potential (HiPo) and succession development programmes.
• Partner with HR Business Partners and leaders to identify, develop, and track high‑potential talent pools.
• Coordinate development interventions such as assessments, stretch assignments, coaching, mentoring, and action learning projects.
• Monitor talent progress, programme outcomes, and readiness indicators.

Stakeholder Partnership & Programme Management

• Collaborate with business leaders, HR partners, and external vendors to ensure relevance and quality of programmes.
• Manage programme logistics, timelines, budgets, and evaluation metrics.
• Gather feedback and data to assess programme effectiveness and recommend continuous improvements.

Job Requirements

Education & Certification

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Learning & Development or related field.

Experience

• 5-7 years of experience in talent development/management or learning & development within complex, service‑intensive environments; hospitality or integrated resort experience is advantageous.
• Experience in curriculum design and programme facilitation across leadership and professional skills programs.
• Exposure to high‑potential or leadership development programmes is strongly preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong instructional design and learning architecture skills.
• Confident, credible and engaging facilitator.
• Ability to translate business needs into practical development solutions.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Project management capability with attention to detail.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to evaluate programme impact.