APAC Learning Deployment Lead

The APAC Learning Deployment Lead is responsible for executing the Learning strategy by creating and deploying a regional learning delivery calendar aligned to global and regional learning priorities. This role leads the regional deployment of multiple, complex learning programmes and projects end to end, ensuring activity is aligned to global and regional priorities and delivered to a high standard.

The APAC Learning Deployment Lead is responsible for stakeholder engagement, regional planning, team leadership, programme oversight, delivery quality, financial management, facilitation pool management and continuous improvement across the region.

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What the day will look like

Execute the Learning & Development strategy by planning and deploying the annual APAC learning delivery calendar in line with global and regional learning priorities.
Partner with Learning Design Manager, Head of Colleague Experience (HCE) and Country/Lead People Partners to discover and gather additional learning needs.
Effectively manage stakeholder relationships to ensure the successful delivery of learning programs and initiatives across APAC, including HCEs, People Partners, Learning Design Manager, Facilitators, Leaders, Managers, Colleagues, and Third-Party Vendors.
Leads the regional deployment of multiple, complex learning programmes and projects end to end, ensuring activity is aligned to global and regional priorities and delivered to a high standard.
Lead through others to deliver high-quality programs across APAC
Embed global deployment processes by preparing and managing program and project management plans - including project scope, change management, quality management, risk management, effective cost management, resource management and procurement plans.
Program planning, event management and co-ordination oversight including scheduling, facilitator and producer resourcing, materials amendments and distribution, event management and on-site delivery support (where appropriate).
Facilitate and host learning programs both in-person and virtually.
Manage and maintain the regional facilitation pool. Prepare facilitators/business leaders to deliver learning content. Identify new facilitators to expand the pool and organise train-the-trainer sessions (where appropriate).
Support the measurement and evaluation of programs to support ROI and continuous improvement.
Develop and manage the regional programme forecast and track programme expenditure
Lead ad-hoc project work to support the implementation of the Learning & Development strategy.
Support the transition of the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) tracking to the Global Capability Centre to ensure compliance with MAS, GIA, MPFA and IA government bodies. This include understanding the types of training activities eligible for CPD as well as maintaining a robust and efficient process.
Support other regional Learning Deployment Leads by sharing knowledge, experiences and best practices.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

Strong experience leading regional learning deployment across multiple, complex programmes and projects
Strong leadership, coaching and team development capability
Proven ability to translate global and regional priorities into a clear regional learning delivery calendar
Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, including experience partnering with CPOs, People Partners, Learning Design Managers, leaders, colleagues and vendors
Strong project and programme management capability, including scope, change, risk, quality, budget, forecasting, resources and procurement management
Experience managing SOWs, purchase orders and Cvent processes in line with organisational policies
Strong event management and delivery oversight experience across virtual and in-person learning programmes
Strong financial awareness, including forecasting, monitoring and tracking programme spend
Ability to use learning data and feedback to assess programme effectiveness, support return on investment and drive continuous improvement
Ability to support the hosting and producing learning sessions using Microsoft TEAMS
Strong facilitator with engaging style
Ability to coach and support colleagues by sharing knowledge, experience and best practice

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