Global Learning Leader

Gardner Cryogenics; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision

401(k) retirement savings with company

Paid vacation and holidays

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Flexible spending accounts

Life Insurance

EAP

Job summary

Air Products seeks a Global Learning Leader in Allentown, PA to drive leadership and workplace skill development globally. You will partner with senior leaders and HR, shaping capability needs and delivering innovative solutions that scale across regions.

The role emphasizes strategy, program design, and measurement, with responsibility for vendor management and learning technology. A strategic thinker with strong collaboration skills will thrive.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of Learning & Development experience.
• Proven experience designing, implementing, facilitating, and evaluating learning and development programs.
• Experience partnering with senior leaders and HR stakeholders to address capability needs.
• Demonstrated success leading learning initiatives that support organizational change.
• Experience working with global and cross-functional teams across geographies.
• Professional certification in coaching or organizational development preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify capability needs and develop targeted learning solutions aligned with strategic priorities.
• Execute learning and capability development strategies that support business goals.
• Design, implement, and improve leadership development and workplace learning programs.
• Facilitate instructor-led workshops and development experiences for leaders and high-potential employees.
• Establish and monitor success measures to assess program effectiveness, learner engagement, and ROI.
• Provide learning consulting expertise to leaders and stakeholders on organizational development initiatives.
• Support organizational change and transformation through learning and capability-building solutions.
• Build partnerships across HR, business functions, and global teams to deliver integrated talent development strategies.
• Evaluate, select, and manage external vendors, learning technologies, and content providers.
• Leverage data and insights to inform recommendations and improve outcomes.
• Share best practices to strengthen learning effectiveness across the organization.
• Ensure solutions are scalable, sustainable, and aligned with global standards.

Skills

Adult learning principles

Instructional design

Leadership development

Consulting

Stakeholder management

Facilitation

Analytical skills

Change management

Global collaboration

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education/OD/HR/Business

Master's degree preferred

Job description

At Air Products, we reimagine what's possible. By tapping into the motivation of our people and our collective experience, we create the ideas and innovations that drive us forward. When we come together - where every voice is heard and everyone knows they belong and matter - we create solutions that launch people into space, support lifesaving care in hospitals, and enable the construction of groundbreaking, world scale production facilities.

Reimagine What's Possible

Do you have a passion for developing talent, building organizational capability, and creating impactful learning experiences on a global scale? Air Products is seeking a Global Learning Leader based in Allentown, PA to drive leadership, professional, and workplace skill development across our global organization. In this highly visible role, you will partner with business leaders, , and stakeholders worldwide to identify capability needs, deliver innovative learning solutions, and help shape the future of our workforce. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for learning, leadership development, and organizational growth, we invite you to join us as we continue building a sustainable tomorrow together.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders and HR Business Partners to identify capability needs and develop targeted learning solutions aligned with strategic priorities.
• Execute learning and capability development strategies that support business goals and workforce requirements.
• Design, implement, and continuously improve leadership development, professional skills, and workplace learning programs.
• Facilitate instructor-led workshops, leadership programs, and development experiences for leaders and high-potential employees.
• Establish and monitor success measures to assess program effectiveness, learner engagement, business impact, and return on investment.
• Provide learning consulting expertise to leaders and stakeholders on organizational, leadership, and workforce capability initiatives.
• Support organizational change and transformation efforts through learning and capability-building solutions.
• Build strong partnerships across HR, business functions, and global teams to deliver integrated talent development strategies.
• Evaluate, select, and manage external vendors, learning technologies, and content providers to meet business needs.
• Leverage data, insights, and learning metrics to inform recommendations and continuously improve program outcomes.
• Share best practices and innovative approaches to strengthen learning effectiveness across the organization.
• Ensure learning solutions are scalable, sustainable, and aligned with global standards while addressing local business requirements.
  

Required Skills

• Expertise in adult learning principles, instructional design, and leadership development.
• Strong consulting, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all organizational levels.
• Excellent facilitation, presentation, and communication skills.
• Experience leading capability development initiatives in complex, matrixed organizations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Knowledge of change management principles and organizational development practices.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while working independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated cultural awareness and experience working across global and cross-functional teams.
• High degree of adaptability, learning agility, and self-awareness.
  

Minimum Hiring Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in education, Organizational Development, Human Resources, Business, or a related field required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of Learning & Development experience.
• Proven experie ce designing, implementing, facilitating, and evaluating learning and development programs.
• Experience partnering with senior leaders and HR stakeholders to address organizational capability and workforce development needs.
• Demonstrated success leading learning initiatives that support organizational change and business transformation.
• Experience working with global and cross-functional teams across multiple geographies.
• Professional certification in coaching, psychometric assessment, organizational development, learning consulting, or related fields preferred.
  

What's In It For You

At Air Products we foster a culture of inclusion where every voice is heard, and everyone feels they belong and matter. Additionally, we offer competitive pay and great benefits for our employees.

Check out some of our benefits below!

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance available day one of employment
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with 100% vested company core and match
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Adoptionassistance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life Insurance (AD&D), Supplemental AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Founded in 1940, Air Products is a world-leading industrial gases company and has a proud history of innovation, operational excellence, with an unwavering commitment to safety and environmental stewardship. Working together, we are taking our passion and diverse backgrounds forward to reimagine what's possible and generate a cleaner future for our customers, our communities, and the world.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.).You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, citizenship, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or veteran status.
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Air Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.) All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Air Products is also committed to Employment Equity (Canada). Individuals who may have an accommodation need related to applying for positions with Air Products in the U.S. and