Learning & Development Lead

Human Resources Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam Requisition ID:40936


Description

Position at GroupM

Overview of job
GroupM is the world’s largest media investment company and are a part of WPP. In fact, we are responsible for one in every three ads you see globally. We are currently looking for a Learning & Development Lead to join us.
At GroupM APAC, our people are our strength, which is why fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion is important to us.

You will be mainly responsible for the needs analysis, planning and implementing of corporate level learning activities, as well as leading the design and implementation of Management Trainee program as program manager role. You will also play an important role in design & deploy other leadership development initiatives based on talent strategy.
Reporting of the role
This role reports to Chief People Officer, Vietnam
3 best things about the job:
  • A fun environment that combines the best of being entrepreneurial whilst at the same time being part of the business transformation of the largest global marketing services group
  • Being a strategic partner and learning consultant to address talent development & transition challenges of business team
  • Opportunity to be certified as internal trainer and delivery soft skill/leadership workshops
Measures of success –
In three months:
  • Learn the organization, people, culture and process
  • Implement soft skill and leadership workshops as per GroupM training calendar with the support of training administrator
  • Learn the detail practice of Management Trainee program and build relationships with MDs and all related program stakeholders
  • Support the design and deploy of other leadership development initiatives
In six months:
  • Started to build trusted relationship with key stakeholders (Talent Directors, HR BPs, Regional L&D, Internal trainers, External vendors, Senior biz leaders)
  • Implement the Management Trainee program with milestone success
  • Conduct the learning needs analysis with the support of HR BPs and create annual learning plan with prioritized offerings based on needs and budget
In 12 months:
  • Be able to deliver soft skill/leadership workshops.
  • Be able to understand and transfer business needs into workable L&D initiatives.
  • You will have developed close & trusted relationships with key stakeholders
  • Successfully delivery the Management Trainee program and other leadership dev programs
 
Responsibilities of the role:
  • Implement the media/ soft skill/ leadership training activities based on annual learning plan by leveraging internal and external trainer resources
  • Lead the design and implementation of Management Trainee program and other learning initiatives as PM role
  • Interview key stakeholders to collect the training/development needs which can be supported at GroupM level
  • Create yearly training plan within budget to support the defined training needs
  • Support on the design/deploy of other leadership development initiatives
  • Deliver training workshops for the topics he/she has been certified
  • Support our internal trainers to deliver GroupM level training workshops
  • Support HRBP on implementing agency/function level training
  • Evaluate external vendor, negotiate and leverage for cost advantage
  • Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of all training activities by establishing benchmarks
  • Maintain the training database for GroupM Indonesia with regular update
What you will need:
  • Bachelor’s degree or above
  • 5+ years of HR working experience including 3+ years of L&D experience in identifying training need, providing training solutions, and implementing in-house training programs
  • Strong at learning project mgmt. and learning program design/implementation
  • Strong at learning consulting, influencing and training facilitation skills
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills with an ability to build good relationships with stakeholders
  • Excellent in both verbal and written English
  • Willing to be involved in a variety of tasks from high level strategic to routine tasks
  • Proactive, results oriented, customer focused, good team player, adaptable and accountable
  • Passionate for developing people
More about GroupM 
GroupM - GroupM leads and shapes media markets by delivering performance enhancing media products and services, powered by data and technology. Our global network agencies and businesses enable our people to work collaboratively across borders with the best in class, providing them the opportunity to accelerate their progress and development. We are not limited by teams or geographies; our scale and diverse range of clients lets us be more adventurous with our business and talent. We give our talent the space, support and tools to innovate and grow. 
Discover more about GroupM at www.groupm.com   
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Follow GroupM on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/groupm 
About Vietnam
It’s no secret Vietnam is the fastest growing media market in Asia Pacific. Ads spend in Vietnam grew rapidly last year, with internet penetration reached in excess of 64% during 2024. With a population of more than 100 million, this market carries huge potential and possibilities for media players and talent. GroupM Vietnam fosters a culture of innovation and value our diverse and collaborative work environment.
GroupM is an equal opportunity employer. We view everyone as an individual and we understand that inclusion is more than just diversity – it’s about belonging. We celebrate the fact that everyone is unique and that’s what makes us so good at what we do. We pride ourselves on being a company that embraces difference and truly represents the global clients we work with.
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