Global L&D Leader, Americas — LMS & Programs

Oerlikon; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental coverage

EAP

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Holiday benefits

Life insurance

Referral program

Job summary

Oerlikon is seeking a Learning & Development Manager for the Americas, based near Michigan or North Carolina. You will drive regional L&D programs, ensuring access to global initiatives, aligning with business needs and employee development across the Americas.

The role focuses on managing global L&D programs, LMS configurations, and program delivery with cross‑functional collaboration across time zones. Travel across the Americas is required.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent professional experience in learning and development or related field.
• Experience managing global or multi-country L&D programs from planning through delivery and evaluation.
• Hands-on LMS experience to build training programs, paths, enrollments and reports.
• Experience with SCORM and coordinating with LMS vendors or IT teams.

Responsibilities

• Own the L&D portfolio for the Americas, ensuring access to global programs across sites and units.
• Partner with HR, leaders and managers to identify capability priorities and translate into learning solutions.
• Adapt global programs to regional needs while preserving standards and outcomes.
• Manage relationships with regional vendors and external partners, including scoping and onboarding.

Skills

Stakeholder mgmt

Vendor mgmt

Instructional design

Multicultural collaboration

Project management

L&D program delivery

Education

University degree in learning & development or related field

Experience with global/multi-country L&D programs

Tools

LMS administration

SCORM content & standards

Learning content management

Job description

Oerlikon is seeking a Learning & Development Manager for the Americas, based near Michigan or North Carolina. You will drive regional L&D programs, ensuring access to global initiatives, aligning with business needs and employee development across the Americas.

The role focuses on managing global L&D programs, LMS configurations, and program delivery with cross‑functional collaboration across time zones. Travel across the Americas is required.