Senior Director, Learning and Development at Sama

Key Responsibilities: 

• Oversee the research, testing, and implementation of innovative course development /and delivery tools that support rapid creation and deployment of programs.
• Manage a high-performing team in the Learning & Development department Across multiple countries.
• Lead and facilitate the design, creation, and adjustment of training content, online learning modules, guides, and course materials.
• Ensure consistent, effective design and implementation of training programs and materials aligned to the organizational mission and core values.
• Prepare the annual strategic roadmap for both technical and soft skills development for improved service delivery.
• Create and maintain processes to monitor the health and effectiveness of training interactions and the return on investment for the business.
• Design, develop, and deliver learning and development courses for delivery of both in-person and remote/online formats.
• Lead and facilitate team development/change initiatives.
• Build relationships and influence your leadership team colleagues to address issues that inhibit effective learning.
• Coordinate the evaluation of the L&D team’s performance as well as the effectiveness of the training programs implemented.
• Monitor and report on L&D activities, costs, and performance.

Requirements:

• 10 years of experience in learning/training.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
• Advanced Degree in Curriculum Design or related field.
• 5+ years of learning and development/training experience.
• Strong communicator in multicultural setting with strong presentation and facilitation skills with a range of audiences (from Team Level to Executive Level engagement).

Good To Have:

• Extensive experience with Learning Management Systems – requirements gathering, implementation, and management.
• Extensive experience working in a fast-paced, complex, matrixed organization.
• Senior leadership experience with a company. Demonstrated experience setting executive-level strategy. 
• Demonstrated experience in skill and competency mapping and data management.
• Demonstrated track record of fast career progression, especially through internal promotion.
• Ability to manage multiple departments and initiatives to ensure on-time delivery and quality using both internal and external resources.
• Effective and adaptable communication, with the skills to successfully train a variety of employee types and levels (e.g., managers, individual contributors, etc.)