Global Lead Learning & Development, Training Management

Role Overview

• Combine strategic leadership with hands-on execution — globally, data-driven, and closely aligned with the business
• Refine and drive a company-wide, harmonized learning strategy that fosters a culture of continuous development
• Create an environment that enables lifelong learning and embeds performance enablement and knowledge management into the flow of work
• Support business transformation and accelerate growth by applying modern technology, AI driven approaches and newest neuroscience insights for learning
• Establish global standards, frameworks, and governance for Learning & Development
• Design and oversee a high-quality, global learning portfolio, aligned with business priorities
• Ensure effective development of impactful learning solutions (digital, blended, and classroom formats)
• Define guidelines and processes for learning in the flow of work, including learning transfer and sustainability measures
• Support the identification of learning needs across functions, leadership levels, and regions
• Ensure learning initiatives are aligned with strategic priorities and deliver measurable impact
• Implement KPIs, reporting, and analytics to monitor effectiveness and continuously improve learning outcomes
• Drive the implementation and update of the global learning technology ecosystem
• Continuously screen external trends and innovations in digital learning and integrate them where relevant
• Manage a global team of learning technology specialists and instructional designers
• Enable and support local L&D teams to build strong digital and classroom training capabilities
• Foster collaboration across countries and functions to create synergies and share best practices

Requirements

• Several years of experience in Learning & Development, Talent Management, or related HR fields, ideally in an international environment
• Proven track record in building and implementing global learning strategies and frameworks
• Strong understanding of modern learning methodologies, digital learning, and learning technologies
• Experience with learning analytics, KPIs, and measuring learning effectiveness
• Hands-on mindset combined with strategic thinking and strong execution capability
• Excellent stakeholder management and ability to collaborate across functions and regions
• Fluent in English (C1); German is a plus
• University degree in HR, Business, Psychology, or a related field (or comparable qualification)

Benefits

• Job bike leasing (JobRad)
• Commuting allowance
• Wellpass membership & corporate benefits
• Company pension scheme
• Opportunities for further training
• Technically modern equipped workplace
• Company restaurant in Künzelsau or meal vouchers in Cologne
• Attractive conditions for our products in the BERNER online shop