Aptean - Principal Learning & Development Consultant

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

• We are seeking a dynamic Principal Learning & Development Consultant to design, drive, and deliver impactful learning initiatives that support organizational capability building across the APAC region.
• This role will partner closely with global and regional stakeholders to develop learning strategies, implement competency-based development frameworks, and deliver high-quality training programs aligned with business priorities.
• The ideal candidate will bring expertise in learning strategy, instructional design, training delivery, and global program management, with the ability to influence stakeholders across geographies.

SCOPE:

• Knowledge: A seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of area of specialization; resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways.
• This job is the fully qualified, career-oriented, journey-level position.
• Complexity: Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.
• Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
• Networks with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise.
• Supervision: Normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work, general instructions on new assignments.
• Should be a learning partner for the region covering end to end of identification, development, facilitation and partner to achieve the business needs.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Learning Strategy & Capability Development.
• Partner to enhance the COE learning and development strategy aligned with global learning priorities and business objectives.
• Identify skill gaps and build targeted development programs to strengthen organizational capabilities.
• Partner with business leaders and HR teams to create scalable learning solutions that support growth and transformation initiatives.
• Content Development & Instructional Design.
• Design and develop engaging learning content, curriculum, and training materials across multiple formats (classroom, virtual, and digital learning).
• Build role-based learning journeys aligned with competency frameworks.
• Ensure content follows modern learning methodologies including blended learning and microlearning approaches.
• Training Delivery. Facilitate and deliver high-impact instructor-led and virtual training programs for employees and managers across COE.
• Support leadership development, professional skills training, and functional capability building.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and continuously enhance programs based on feedback and learning analytics.
• Leadership Development. Design, implement, and continuously evolve end-to-end leadership development programs across career stages (first-time managers, mid-level leaders, senior leaders).
• Partner with business leaders and HRBPs to diagnose leadership capability gaps and translate business needs into targeted development interventions.
• Lead the creation and delivery of blended learning journeys (workshops, action learning projects, coaching, assessments, digital learning).
• Global Learning Programs.
• Partner with the global L&D team to roll out enterprise learning initiatives across the COE's.
• Customize global programs to ensure regional relevance while maintaining alignment with organizational standards.
• Drive adoption and engagement with global learning platforms and initiatives.
• Competency Frameworks & Career Development.
• Program manage and lead the competency framework globally and independently with minimal supervision.
• Work with HR and business leaders to map competencies to roles and career paths.
• Support development of competency frameworks that enable performance growth and internal mobility.
• Design development plans aligned with roles and competency requirements.

Stakeholder Management:

• Collaborate with global and regional leadership teams, HR partners, and business stakeholders to align learning priorities.
• Act as a trusted advisor on learning and capability development across COE's.
• Manage vendor partnerships and external learning providers where required.
• Learning Measurement & Continuous Improvement.
• Track and analyze learning metrics and program effectiveness.
• Use insights and feedback to continuously improve learning experiences.
• Drive a culture of continuous learning across the organization.