Academy and Talent Management Sr. Manager

DeFacto; Fatih; Presencial; TRY 800 000 - 1 200 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

DeFacto, a global fashion retailer, seeks a senior Learning & Development leader to analyze needs, craft tailor-made growth programs, and guide employees to unlock their full potential. You will manage external training partners, measure impact, and design global Talent & Career Management policies across all locations, while building succession maps.

Through DeFacto Academy, KatKat projects, and DFLife Plus rewards, you’ll grow professionally in a culture that embraces AI, innovation, and

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• 10+ years of leadership/management experience in L&D or educational consultancy.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Hands-on experience in digital, blended, synchronous, and asynchronous learning design.
• Expertise in coaching, mentoring, and competency development frameworks.
• Strong communication, presentation, planning, and coordination skills.
• Passionate about adopting AI technologies and next-gen learning tools in HR processes.

Responsabilidades

• Lead short- and long-term learning and development needs analysis for assigned business units; design tailor-made growth programs and develop content using internal/external resources to ensure end-to-end execution.
• Serve as a trusted L&D advisor within the organization, guiding employees to unlock their full potential.
• Facilitate and deliver training programs directly when required.
• Manage ad-hoc, unplanned training requests throughout the year by analyzing their strategic priority, business impact, and budget feasibility.
• Manage external training partners and vendors; ensure content is customized to company culture and business needs while tracking end-to-end implementation.
• Analyze, measure, and report the effectiveness, efficiency, and business impact of L&D initiatives.
• Design and roll out global Talent and Career Management policies, systems, and processes across all locations to enhance corporate competitiveness.
• Build annual succession planning maps and maintain dynamic, active frameworks by designing effective career paths.
• Develop, launch, and monitor strategic projects aimed at retaining key talent.
• Prepare and manage the annual Academy and Talent Management budget for assigned business units, ensuring budget discipline throughout the year.
• Monitor emerging trends in HR, Corporate Academies, and AI; conduct benchmarking studies and projectize innovative digital practices for integration into core HR systems.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

L&D design

English proficiency

Coaching & mentoring

Communication & presentation

AI in learning

Budgeting & planning

Formação académica

Bachelor’s or Master’s in relevant field

Ferramentas

AI tools

Learning platforms

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Founded in 2005 with the vision of becoming a global fashion brand, our company now serves millions of customers worldwide through 500+ stores and online operations.

At DeFacto, we see ourselves as more than just a company. Our goal is to strengthen the engagement, motivation, and social responsibility of every DeFacto team member who we call as DeFactonian. We encourage participation in internal events, sports, and social clubs while fostering a strong company culture through our vision, mission, strategies, and principles.

What Do We Expect from You?

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience, including leadership/managerial background, preferably within Corporate Academies, Learning & Development (L&D), Talent Management divisions, or Educational Consultancy firms.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Hands-on experience in end-to-end Digital, Blended, Synchronous, and Asynchronous learning design and architecture.
• Strong expertise in coaching, mentoring, and competency/behavioral development frameworks.
• High-impact communication and presentation skills, paired with strong planning, organizational, follow-up, and coordination capabilities.
• Passionate about monitoring and adopting AI technologies, next-generation learning tools, and digital HR solutions into core processes.

Basic Functions:

• Lead short- and long-term learning and development needs analysis for assigned business units; design tailor-made growth programs and develop content using internal/external resources to ensure end-to-end execution.
• Serve as a trusted L&D advisor within the organization, guiding employees to unlock their full potential.
• Facilitate and deliver training programs directly when required.
• Manage ad-hoc, unplanned training requests throughout the year by analyzing their strategic priority, business impact, and budget feasibility.
• Manage external training partners and vendors; ensure content is customized to company culture and business needs while tracking end-to-end implementation.
• Analyze, measure, and report the effectiveness, efficiency, and business impact of L&D initiatives.
• Design and roll out global Talent and Career Management policies, systems, and processes across all locations to enhance corporate competitiveness.
• Build annual succession planning maps and maintain dynamic, active frameworks by designing effective career paths.
• Develop, launch, and monitor strategic projects aimed at retaining key talent.
• Prepare and manage the annual Academy and Talent Management budget for assigned business units, ensuring budget discipline throughout the year.
• Monitor emerging trends in HR, Corporate Academies, and AI; conduct benchmarking studies and projectize innovative digital practices for integration into core HR systems.

What Do We Offer You?

With a presence in 90+ countries, you’ll have the opportunity to work on international projects and collaborate with diverse cultures.

Career & Personal Growth:

Through DeFacto Business Academy, you can continuously develop your skills and participate in training programs that support your career.

With our KatKat business development project, you can gain experience in different departments, expand your skill set, and explore new career opportunities.

Your achievements matter! Through our recognition platform, DFLife Plus, you can earn reward points for your successes and redeem them for gifts from our catalog.

Thanks to our Multisport partnership, you can access gyms and wellness services at special rates, supporting both your physical and mental well-being.

For new parents at DeFacto, we provide additional financial support, special leave rights, and a "Welcome Little DeFactonian" gift to celebrate this exciting new chapter in your life.

Social Responsibility & Volunteering:

Join our "Happiness Ambassadors" and bring your social responsibility projects to life, or take part in existing initiatives as a volunteer.

Stay connected with all DeFactonians through DFLife Plus, where you can join exclusive events, competitions, and social groups while keeping up with company updates.

Ready to be part of the DeFacto?

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