Global Manager Learning & Skills Development (m/f/d)

Global Manager Learning & Skills Development (m/f/d)

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In Germany: Berlin | Bonn | Cologne | Frankfurt/Main | Hamburg | Munich

As part of our Global HR Learning & Skills Development team, we are looking for a Global Manager Learning & Skills Development. In this role you will design, manage and optimise a variety of global learning and leadership development initiatives – from content creation to stakeholder engagement – playing a key role in enhancing the impact, consistency, and visibility of our training programmes across the firm.

What Makes Us Special

• Advance your career with exciting professional opportunities in our thriving company with a startup feel
• Voice your unique ideas in a corporate culture defined by our entrepreneurial spirit, openness and integrity
• Feel at home working with helpful, enthusiastic colleagues who have great team spirit
• Broaden your perspective with our extensive training curriculum and learning programmes (e.g. LinkedIn Learning)
• Speak your mind in our holistic feedback and development processes (e.g. 360‑degree feedback)
• Enjoy our benefits such as hybrid working, daycare allowance, corporate discounts and wellbeing support (e.g. Headspace)
• Unwind in our break areas where you can help yourself to healthy snacks and beverages provided
• See another side of your coworkers at frequent employee events and our highly anticipated World Meeting and Holiday Party

How You Will Create An Impact

• Design, coordinate and implement global learning programmes (live/digital) – particularly leadership training initiatives – for Consulting and Central Functions, collaborating closely with business leaders, HR partners, internal trainers, external vendors and regional stakeholders to ensure seamless global roll‑out and alignment within a matrix organisation.
• Analyse learning needs with HR and business stakeholders, translate skill‑gaps into high‑impact leadership and learning solutions aligned with company strategy and future business requirements, ensuring buy‑in across functions and geographies.
• Coordinate the global business coaching programme end‑to‑end: strategy, vendor and participant management, evaluation and continuous improvement.
• Together with internal and external stakeholders, design and evolve learning experiences using modern modalities to enhance relevance, engagement and measurable outcomes across regions.
• Use learning analytics, participant feedback and KPIs to assess programme effectiveness, identify improvement opportunities and lead targeted enhancements to content, facilitation and learner experience.
• Manage external trainers, coaches and vendors: identify, onboard, maintain partnerships, negotiate global contracts and ensure quality, consistency and cost‑efficiency in your programmes.
• Plan capacity, scheduling and budget for your assigned programmes, ensuring operational efficiency and financial discipline.
• Prepare and deliver clear, audience‑appropriate communication related to learning and coaching programmes – including participant information, stakeholder updates and leadership briefings – to ensure alignment, engagement and adoption across regions and seniority levels.

About You

• Degree in Business, HR Management, Organisational Psychology or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in learning and development or training programme management, with proven experience managing leadership development programmes, ideally within a global matrix and professional services environment.
• Proven ability to engage, influence and align stakeholders at all seniority levels.
• High emotional intelligence and strong cross‑cultural communication skills – effective in virtual, global collaboration.
• High conscientiousness, strong eye for detail and talent for organisation.
• Excellent analytical and project management skills; able to balance strategic design with executional rigour.
• Proficiency in Learning Management Systems (LMS) and digital collaboration tools; familiarity with interactive learning formats and technologies.
• Excellent written and spoken English (C1 or higher); German proficiency is an advantage.

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Would you like to learn more about us and our company culture? Click here to watch our recruitment video.

Deine Persönliche Ansprechpartnerin

Christina Jaup‑Schwilk
recruitment.germany(at)simon‑kucher.com

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