Learning & Development Lead

As Learning & Development Lead, your mission is to shape and drive Stanley/Stella's learning and development strategy, ensuring our people, leaders and future talents have the capabilities needed to support our growth ambitions and transformation journey. You will design and implement a modern and impactful learning ecosystem that combines leadership development, career growth, capability building and knowledge sharing across the organisation. A key part of the role is the development of the Stanley/Stella Academy, creating scalable learning experiences that support employee development, leadership effectiveness, business performance and long-term succession readiness. Working closely with business leaders and HR stakeholders, you will ensure learning remains a strategic lever to support organisational transformation, strengthen our culture and prepare Stanley/Stella for the future. Learning Strategy & Capability Development •    Define and implement Stanley/Stella's learning and development strategy, aligned with business priorities and future capability needs. •    Ensure learning initiatives support major business transformations, organisational changes and the adoption of new processes, systems and ways of working. •    Promote a blended learning approach combining experiential learning, peer learning, coaching, digital learning and classroom training, in line with the 70/20/10 learning philosophy. •    Build a comprehensive learning framework covering the entire employee lifecycle, from onboarding to leadership development, career growth, talent acceleration and succession readiness. •    Establish learning governance, methodologies and processes that ensure consistency, scalability and business impact. Stanley/Stella Academy •    Lead the design, deployment and continuous evolution of the Stanley/Stella Academy. •    Create engaging learning journeys, curricula and development pathways for employees, managers and future leaders. •    Ensure learning content remains relevant, modern and aligned with business priorities. •    Develop scalable programmes that strengthen organisational capabilities and support long-term growth. Learning Experience & Digital Learning •    Lead the continuous development and optimisation of the Learning Management System (LMS). •    Ensure a seamless, engaging and user-friendly learning experience that drives adoption and knowledge retention. •    Explore innovative learning technologies, tools and best practices to continuously enhance learning effectiveness. •    Monitor learning participation, engagement and effectiveness through meaningful KPIs and reporting. Commercial & Dealer Capability Development •    Partner with Business Unit leaders to design learning solutions that support commercial performance and business growth. •    Develop content and programmes that strengthen sales capabilities and customer engagement. •    In a second phase, design and implement dedicated learning journeys for Stanley/Stella Official Dealers, reinforcing product knowledge, commercial expertise and alignment with the Stanley/Stella brand experience. •    Ensure dealers become strong ambassadors of the brand and its values. Facilitation & Knowledge Sharing •    Deliver selected learning initiatives directly as trainer or facilitator. •    Develop a network of internal facilitators and subject-matter experts capable of deploying learning programmes across functions, countries and languages. •    Promote a culture of continuous learning, feedback and knowledge sharing throughout the organisation. •    Support leaders in developing coaching and people development capabilities. Partnerships, Budget & Performance Management •    Build and maintain strong relationships with external learning partners, content providers and digital learning platforms. •    Evaluate and select learning solutions, methodologies and tools that support business needs. •    Define and manage the learning and development budget. •    Establish KPIs, dashboards and success measures to demonstrate learning impact and return on investment. •    Continuously assess and improve programme effectiveness through data, feedback and business outcomes. - University degree in Human Resources, Learning & Development, Psychology, Education, Business or a related field. - Minimum 7 years of experience in Learning & Development, Talent Development or a related field. - Proven experience designing and implementing learning strategies and development programmes in a dynamic and evolving environment. - Experience building learning academies, frameworks or capability development programmes is a strong asset. - Strong understanding of adult learning principles, blended learning methodologies and leadership development. - Experience working with Learning Management Systems and digital learning solutions. - Ability to translate business priorities into impactful learning initiatives. - Strong project management and stakeholder management capabilities. - Experience working in an international and multicultural environment is a plus. - Fluent in English, with a strong command of French. Additional languages are considered an asset.  Leadership & Personal Skills - Strong communication, presentation and facilitation skills. - Business-oriented mindset with the ability to connect learning to performance and organisational objectives. - Highly collaborative and able to influence stakeholders at all levels. - Creative and innovative in designing engaging learning experiences. - Structured and process-oriented, while maintaining a pragmatic approach. - Strong listening skills and genuine curiosity.