Learning Program Manager
The Learning Program Manager (PM) is responsible for analyzing, designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating the effectiveness of learning solutions within their scope. 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. 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 scope. Additionally, PMs are responsible for managing the budget for their scopes.
High-Level Responsibilities
Needs Assessment and Solution Design
•Collaborate with Global HR Business Partners (GHRBPs) and key stakeholders/SMEs to analyze organizational learning needs and objectives.•Define project charters and establish clear objectives, scope, and success metrics for learning projects within the scope.•Design learning solutions based on the 70:20:10 learning approach, ensuring alignment with global standards and market trends.•Work closely with content developers and external suppliers in solution design.•Use data-driven decision-making in needs assessment.
Curriculum/ Learning Portfolio Management
•Maintain and update the Academy curriculum for the scope, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and industry standards.
Budget Accountability
•Manage budget allocation and expenditure for learning initiatives within the scope, optimizing costs while maintaining quality standards.
Project Management and Implementation
•Oversee end-to-end project management of learning solutions, including planning, development, implementation, and evaluation.•Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including Local PS or IBO, to ensure smooth execution and rollout of global learning initiatives.•Facilitate large-scale training sessions if required as part of the rollout process.
Assessment and Evaluation
•Design and implement assessment and evaluation strategies to measure effectiveness and impact.•Monitor and analyze key metrics related to learning outcomes.•Continuously improve learning solutions based on evaluation results.•Collect feedback from trainers and participants to evaluate the quality and effectiveness of training sessions.•Utilize data-driven decision-making in evaluation processes.
Change Management and Stakeholder Engagement
•Support the implementation of learning solutions through change management activities.•Develop communication plans and engage stakeholders effectively.•Ensure buy-in and adoption of learning initiatives.
Supplier Management and External Collaboration
•Cultivate and maintain a network of suppliers within the scope to meet global learning needs cost-effectively and with high quality.•Collaborate externally to bring in the best learning solutions and stay abreast of market trends and innovations in L&D.•Manage supplier relationship•Organize quarterly business review with the supplier
Data Driven Approach:
•Be aware of key metrics in terms of participation and evaluation for learning solutions.•Use these metrics to drive continuous improvement and ensure alignment with organizational goals.•Use a data driven approach to create new learning solutions based
Vanderlande is a market-leading, global partner for future-proof logistic process automation in the warehousing, airports and parcel sectors. Its extensive portfolio of integrated solutions – innovative systems, intelligent software and life-cycle services – results in the realisation of fast, reliable and efficient automation technology.
The company focuses on the optimisation of its customers’ business processes and competitive positions. Through close cooperation, it strives for the improvement of their operational activities and the expansion of their logistical achievements.
Established in 1949, Vanderlande has more than 11,000 employees and a turnover of 2.3 billion euros.
Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO) acquired Vanderlande in 2017 to cement its global leading position within material handling. It aims to achieve this by increasing its presence in all integrated and automated projects, and capitalising on the synergies between the organisations and the added value they offer to the market.
TICO therefore launched the Toyota Automated Logistics Group (TALG), which consists of Toyota L&F, Bastian Solutions, Vanderlande and viastore. TALG is a global partner for integrated logistic process automation, with its group companies collaborating under the guiding principle: for every challenge, a reliable solution.
In May 2025, Vanderlande completed the acquisition of Siemens Logistics' operations outside the USA and in doing so welcomed more than 2,000 new employees. The acquisition supports the company’s strategic ambition to accelerate its growth in automated logistics, particularly strengthening its capacity to deliver baggage, cargo and digital airport solutions.
