Manager - Learning, Development & Leadership Culture

thyssenkrupp; Hamilton (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

thyssenkrupp is seeking a Regional Lead for North America to shape and drive its CoE in learning, leadership, and culture. You will align global standards with regional priorities and partner with business units to deliver measurable programs.

The role emphasizes governance, change leadership, and collaboration with Global Operations & Digital Solutions to enable scalable, data-driven learning in a diverse, global team. Travel ~15% is expected.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to act as a strategic partner for senior leaders, translating regional business needs into impactful learning, leadership and culture solutions.
• Strong expertise in learning strategy, leadership development, capability building and culture transformation.
• Excellent facilitation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Analytical, data-informed mindset with a focus on impact and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead North America CoE strategy and governance for learning and leadership.
• Translate regional needs into integrated learning, leadership and culture solutions.
• Own regional rollout of CoE offers and events, ensuring adoption and impact in NA.
• Collaborate with Global Operations & Digital Solutions to enable scalable, data-driven programs.
• Manage regional and external partners to ensure high-quality delivery aligned with CoE standards.

Skills

Leadership development

Change management

Learning strategy

Stakeholder management

Data-driven

Travel willingness

Job description

thyssenkrupp is an international industrial and technology group with more than 93,000 employees. In the fiscal year 2024/2025, the company generated sales of around €33 billion in 48 countries. Its business activities are bundled in five segments: Automotive Technology, Decarbon Technologies, Materials Services, Steel Europe and Marine Systems. With extensive technological know-how, outstanding engineering competence and a high level of innovative strength, the group develops solutions for the challenges of the future, especially in the fields of climate protection and energy transition, digital transformation in industry and mobility of the future.

thyssenkrupp Automotive Technology is a global supplier and engineering partner to the automotive industry. We provide high-tech components, systems, and automation solutions designed to meet customer needs with top-tier quality and performance.

Our portfolio includes chassis technologies like steering and damping systems, axle assembly, and powertrain components for both traditional and alternative engines. We also develop body-in-white assembly systems and produce lightweight car body parts.

We cover the full value chain, from development and manufacturing to mechanical processing and system integration. Mechatronic solutions with in-house electronics and software are becoming increasingly central.

With strong technical expertise and a global footprint, we're a trusted partner delivering real value to our customers.

Qualifications:

• Be part of a multinational HR team building a future-oriented Center of Excellence for Learning, Development & Leadership Culture as a key driver of transformation and capability building.
• Act as Regional Lead for North America, ensuring strong alignment between global CoE strategy, products and frameworks and regional business priorities.
• Co-shape the overall CoE agenda, including strategy, governance and global standards, together with the CoE Lead, representing the North America perspective.
• Serve as the primary CoE partner for regional leaders and Business Units, building trusted relationships and acting as a sparring partner and advisor.
• Translate regional needs into integrated learning, leadership and culture solutions, leveraging and adapting global CoE offers for local impact.
• Own and drive the regional rollout of CoE offers and events (e.g. leadership programs, learning journeys, workshops and culture initiatives), ensuring adoption and measurable impact.
• Steer global learning and leadership initiatives in the region and facilitate programs and workshops where appropriate.
• Act as change lead for leadership and culture initiatives, ensuring clear governance, stakeholder alignment and effective delivery.
• Collaborate closely with Global Operations & Digital Solutions to enable scalable, efficient and data-driven learning solutions.
• Manage regional and external partners, ensuring high-quality delivery aligned with CoE standards.

Requirements:

• 4+ years of experience in Learning, Development, Leadership, Change Management or related strategic HR roles in a global environment.
• Proven ability to act as a strategic partner for senior leaders, translating regional business needs into impactful learning, leadership and culture solutions aligned with global CoE standards.
• Strong expertise in learning strategy, leadership development, capability building and culture transformation, including regional rollout of global initiatives.
• Excellent facilitation, communication and stakeholder management skills
• Analytical, data-informed mindset with a focus on impact and continuous improvement.
• High enjoyment of working in highly diverse, global teams, with a collaborative and innovation-driven working style.
• Willingness to travel ~15%.

The [above] is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.