Assistant Manager - Talent Development

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all. 

Preferred Location – Sri Lanka

Talent Development Team – Learning Advisor- Assistant Manager

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career experience as a Learning Advisor in a high growth organization, we have a role here. At EY GDS we value wellbeing, curiosity and agility as an individual. We createteams of inspiring, teaming and belonging. We care for our business, society and client. Our purpose is building a better working world. Does that resonate with you? We look forward to working with you.

Role Summary

The candidate will lead Talent Development and Learning for the location, ensuring strong alignment with the central TD strategy while tailoring execution to meet local business needs.

The role is responsible for planning and executing the deployment and delivery of all learning initiatives in line with organizational and talent objectives for the location. This includes driving effective adoption, engagement, and measurable impact of learning programs.

The incumbent will work closely with Service Line leaders, learning champions, business teams, and Talent functions to embed a culture of continuous learning.

Your key responsibilities

• Ensure alignment of the location’s Talent Development approach with the central TD strategy and drive effective deployment of learning initiatives.
• Manage learning deployment across levels with a strong focus on adoption, business relevance, and measurable impact.
• Lead end-to-end planning and execution of the learning plan for the service line, including Needs analysis Skill-building interventions and assessments, Learning solution design, Program calendar deployment Monitoring learning progress and effectiveness.

• Leverage internal learning platforms and technology to enhance learning reach, engagement, and tracking.
• Providing insightful business inputs to the developing and designing of learning programs - classroom, e-learning or a blended learning approach in a professional services organization.
• Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with internal stakeholders, business leaders, and team members to drive learning effectiveness.

Skills and attributes for success

• Have strong working knowledge and experience in Learning and Development field, with a minimum of 8 years in the domain
• Understanding business and Service Line priorities (Business Acumen)
• Learning optimization, strategy and articulating learning value to business
• Possess strong and demonstrable communication, presentation and consulting skills and be able to handle multiple audiences
• Scheduling, deploying and operationalizing initiatives
• Stand-up facilitation experience of at least 6 years
• Program management skills
• Knowledge management
• Being digitally fluent – navigate through MS-office tools/other relevant platforms and technology
• Program Management of Large-Scale Learning deployments

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Graduate or a post graduate qualification in a Business or Human Resource discipline is desirable
• Must have 8+ years’ experience in the domain
• HR/L&D/ISTD/ASTD/CELTA/DELTA certified; PM certification will be helpful/Degree/diploma/competency assessments centres
• Experience in leading and managing multiple projects and learning activities effectively
• Have strong working knowledge and experience in Learning and Development field

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Understanding of fundamentals in Instructional Design
• Knowledge of industry trends in the learning space
• Experience working in a consulting organization or in a similar professional services environment
• Experience of working in a cross-border, virtual environment would be beneficial
• Strong relationship management and stakeholder management skills

What we look for 

• A self-starter and independent thinker
• Agile and curious to be creative and solution oriented   
• Compelling Executive Presence
• Collaborative mindset and openness to working with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment
• Ability to look at the big picture and think out of the box

What we offer

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across multiple locations – Argentina, India, the Philippines, Hungary, Spain, Poland, Mexico and the UK – and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies and sectors, playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. We’ll introduce you to an ever-expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career.

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

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