Lead, Regional Learning & Development (L&D)

About SJ

SJ Group is a global urban, infrastructure and managed services consulting firm, with over 70 years of track record in successful project delivery. Headquartered in Singapore, the group has a global talent pool of 16,000 across SJ and our member companies AETOS, Atelier Ten, B+H, CHIL, KTP, Prostruct, RBG, SAA, and SMEC, based in more than 120 offices in over 40 countries. They include architects, designers, planners, engineers and other specialists driven by progressive thinking and creative ideas to help shape a better future.

Our technical experts deliver sustainable solutions that cover the entire project life cycle from planning and design, through to delivery and management, as well as decommissioning and closure. We provide a full suite of multidisciplinary built environment consultancy services across a diverse range of sectors that includes aviation, healthcare, hospitality, transport, water and environment as well as energy and resources.

Position Purpose

The Regional Lead, SJ Global Academy (L&D) ASIA is responsible for working with the Director, SJ Global Academy to execute the SJ Global Academy Learning Strategy and support fostering an exceptional employee experience across ASIA. The Lead will also act as a change agent and support the harmonization of L&D into the SJ Global Academy, working under the guidance of the Director, SJ Global Academy.

They will be the owner of regional L&D in alignment with the SJ Global Academy Learning Strategy whilst lead, manage and implement regional/local capability and talent development requirements in partnership with the business and P&C leaders across ASIA.

The role involves the support and co-design and development of global programs and initiatives; and the implementation of the programs and initiatives related to the Global Learning & Development / Global Academy strategy at a regional level.

The incumbent will contribute to the global P&C/L&D transformation and an advocate of the business transformation, particularly for their regional and the business lines represented within.

The incumbent will be responsible for fostering a workplace where life-long learning is part of our ways of working, it is encouraged, and taking place. A workplace where our people are connected, feel valued and belong; modelling human centred and inclusive leadership where people continually grow, develop and deliver impactful outcomes.

The incumbent will role model the SJ Purpose, values, ethics and code of conduct and ensure all business activities are carried out in accordance with these principles.

Key Accountabilities

1. Business partnering with regional leaders and key business stakeholders for all L&D needs.
2. Develop regional L&D strategy in alignment with the Global Academy strategy and derive regional/local implementation plans with appropriate stakeholders.
3. Support and implement the Global Learning and Development Strategy; and contribute to Global L&D efforts (programs, projects, initiatives).
4. Lead the design and delivery of regional L&D programs, including global programs’ roll-out, and region-specific initiatives.
5. Develop effective and collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders that contribute to the success of the function and the business.

Formal Qualifications

1. Relevant tertiary qualifications and appropriate equivalent experience Human Synergistics LSI (ideal).
2. International Coaching Federation - Coaching level 1 or equivalent (ideal).
3. Project Management.
4. Other diagnostic tools (desirable).

Experience

Has the demonstrated ability to consistently:

1. Develop and implement high impact L&D strategy relating to talent and people development.
2. Develop L&D frameworks and policies.
3. Project manage global programs.
4. Translate strategy into operation and implementation.
5. Develop, manage and retain strong collaborative and constructive relationships.

Skills / Knowledge

1. Strong and well-rounded knowledge of L&D function.
2. Strong presentation and facilitation skills.
3. Strong coaching skills.
4. Strategic foresight and creativity to enable L&D strategy and deliver on global and regional L&D agenda.
5. Effective communication and stakeholder management.
6. Instructional design (desirable).
7. e-Learning authoring tools (desirable).
8. LMS working knowledge (preferably Workday).

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