Learning Program Manager

at  Vanderlande Industries

Job Title
Learning Program Manager
Job Description
Are you our new Learning Program Manager who drives the development and success of innovative learning solutions, empowering talent and leadership growth within the organization?
What will you be doing?
The Learning Program Manager (PM) is responsible for analyzing, designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating the effectiveness of learning solutions within in the Talent & Leadership Domain. They collaborate internally and externally to bring in the best learning solutions that meet internal needs and align with external market standards. PMs maintain a wide network of suppliers capable of catering to global needs cost-effectively and with high quality. They work closely with Global HR Business Partners (GHRBP) to receive top-down organizational needs, then collaborate with key stakeholders and subject matter experts (SMEs) to further elaborate on these needs, establishing objectives, scope, success metrics, and defining project charters for key projects within their domains. Based on learning needs, PMs design the most preferred learning solutions following the 70:20:10 learning approach. They are also responsible for large-scale facilitation, if necessary, as part of the rollout of their proposed global learning solutions and for maintaining the Academy curriculum for their domain. PMs manage end-to-end project management of learning solutions within their domains, working in tandem with Learning Consultants, local PS, and/or IBO. Additionally, PMs are responsible for managing the budget for their domains.

Responsibilities

• Analyze learning needs with HR and SMEs. Define objectives, scope, and success metrics. Design 70:20:10 aligned solutions using data-driven decision-making.
• Maintain and update the Academy curriculum.
• Optimize budget allocation.
• Oversee learning projects from planning to evaluation.
• Coordinate global rollout with stakeholders.
• Facilitate large-scale training if needed.
• Measure and improve learning effectiveness. Collect and analyze feedback.
• Implement change management for learning solutions. Ensure stakeholder engagement.
• Maintain a network of high-quality, cost-effective suppliers. Manage supplier relationships.
• Use metrics for continuous improvement and goal alignment.

What do we ask from you?

• Master’s degree in Learning and Development, Educational Science, I&O Psychology, or Human Resource Management/Development with a working understanding of learning technologies.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in organizational learning and development in a complex, technical multinational context.
• Entrepreneurial systems thinker with experience in LMS/LXP ecosystems. Experience with Workday is preferred.
• Excellent influencing, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Native-level proficiency in English is essential.
• Assertive, proactive, tenacious, with high cultural intelligence.
• Willingness to travel internationally, approximately 30%

About the team
Global Learning is an organization dedicated to the Learning & Development of the people at Vanderlande. Our purpose is to empower high-performing, skilled, and dedicated individuals to aspire to new heights, enjoy personal growth, and thrive on achievement.
As part of the Global Talent, Leadership & Learning CoE, the Global Learning team consists of 15 dedicated colleagues across the globe. We work closely with Vanderlande business leaders, global HR business partners, People Services, employees, and a variety of trainers both inside and outside of Vanderlande.
What do we offer
In the challenging and responsible position of Learning Program Manager you will have the chance to make a significant contribution to industry-leading projects and be connected to our dedicated people and customers. We offer a position in an informal, international and professional working environment with a lot of scope for personal development. By joining our profitable and growing company you will be able to reach your goals and focus on your future.
This position offers a competitive salary range of 4.600,00 EUR to 6.200,00 EUR gross per month (excluding 8% holiday allowance). Through exceeding performance expectations, you even have the possibility to grow outside this scale.

On top of your fixed salary you’ll receive the following secondary benefits:

• 40 vacation days (20 statutory days and a flexible budget worth 20 days).
• Flexible working hours.
• A hybrid workplace (40% working from home and 60% in the office).
• A Health & Wellbeing budget worth €300,- per calendar year.
• Commuting allowance, including full reimbursement of travel by public transport.
• Working from home allowance.
• Collective pension scheme and discount on additional health insurance.
• On-site company health centres with a gym, physiotherapists and occupational therapists.
• Vanderlande Academy and training facilities to boost your skills.
• A variety in Vanderlande Network communities and initiatives.
• And a great company restaurant and coffee bar with barista.

Contact
If the role of Learning Program Manager appeals to you, then please apply now by completing the application form, and uploading your CV and covering letter. For more information, please contact Michelle van der Schoot (Senior Recruiter) on +31 413 49 52 41.
Diversity & Inclusion
Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regards to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.

• Analyze learning needs with HR and SMEs. Define objectives, scope, and success metrics. Design 70:20:10 aligned solutions using data-driven decision-making.
• Maintain and update the Academy curriculum.
• Optimize budget allocation.
• Oversee learning projects from planning to evaluation.
• Coordinate global rollout with stakeholders.
• Facilitate large-scale training if needed.
• Measure and improve learning effectiveness. Collect and analyze feedback.
• Implement change management for learning solutions. Ensure stakeholder engagement.
• Maintain a network of high-quality, cost-effective suppliers. Manage supplier relationships.
• Use metrics for continuous improvement and goal alignment