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.