BatterySmart - Associate Director - Learning/Development & Training

Description:

Role Purpose:

The Associate Director of Learning, Development & Training will design and lead the companys capability-building agenda across all levels and functions. This role combines strategic vision with hands-on leadership to shape a culture of continuous learning, enable leadership growth, and ensure employees are equipped with the skills required for current and future business needs.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategy and Vision

- Develop and implement a holistic learning and development strategy aligned with business priorities.

- Build a structured roadmap for technical, functional, and behavioral capabilities.

- Establish measurable success metrics to assess learning effectiveness and impact on performance.

2. Leadership and Talent Development

- Design and execute leadership programs for emerging, mid-level, and senior leaders.

- Partner with senior leadership to identify critical skill gaps and design targeted interventions.

3. Training Design and Delivery

- Oversee all training initiatives including onboarding, functional, compliance, and behavioral programs.

- Manage a central training team and coordinate with external partners to ensure high-quality delivery.

- Create scalable, blended learning experiences that combine digital and in-person methods.

- Continuously improve learning outcomes through assessments, feedback, and data-driven insights.

4. Learning Technology and Content

- Lead the development and enhancement of digital learning platforms.

- Curate engaging, accessible learning content tailored to diverse learner needs.

- Leverage analytics and automation to personalize learning paths and track progress.

5. Governance and Partnerships

- Establish clear policies, standards, and governance for all learning programs.

- Manage external learning partners, institutions, and certification bodies.

- Oversee learning budgets and ensure efficient, ROI-driven investments.

Qualifications & Experience

- 8-10 years of progressive experience in managing Learning & Development in similar organisations.

- Proven track record of building and leading enterprise-wide learning programs in a fast-scaling organization.

- Expertise in instructional design, leadership development, and digital learning systems.

- Strong business acumen, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.

- Experience managing teams and external vendors.

Core Competencies

- Strategic Thinking & Business Alignment

- Stakeholder Collaboration

- Learning Design & Delivery Excellence

- Data-driven Decision Making

- Change & Culture Leadership

- People Development & Coaching