RB Learning Manager - Strategic Projects - Johannesburg at Absa Group Limited (Absa)

Job Summary

• To develop innovative strategic learning initiatives that support the delivery of the RB Strategy, and creates a future fit workforce.
• To Lead the CustomerOne Learning programme for RB.
• Partner, Design & Implement Strategic Learning & Development Solutions: Partner with the Cluster LLT Lead to support the analysis and scoping of the L&D components of the overall business People Agenda.
• Lead the effort on RB wide Strategic Learning BoW.

Job Description

• Consult and partner with Group Learning Function to ensure global consistency and execution of all defined strategies aligned to BEST IN MARKET – GLOBALLY.
• Define interventions in line with the Business strategic goals, working in collaboration with the Learning Solutions teams to present an integrated L&D strategic BoW
• Operate in a commercial and business management way, leverage internal governance, policies and processes as appropriate to agree; objectives, outcomes, communication and embedding practices, timescales, budget and ROI expectations. 
• Guide and support L&D Managers in partnering with creating future fit skills aligned to bespoke skills in each of the RB businesses
• Build and maintain strong relationships with the clients and vendors and develop an excellent understanding of business strategy and objectives. 
• Create a network of relationships with Market leading learning vendors that allow RB to create innovative learning solutions.
• Manage the L&D budget for the Strategic initiatives, work with the Cluster LLT Head
• Maximise utilization of internal learning solutions and synergies in all learning propositions,
• across all business areas, optimising external spend. 
• Create learning delivery strategies with learning managers in support on strategic initiatives.
• Lead the research and external best practice to provide leading edge innovative solutions to the clients, and share this research with the Learning team.
• Work with the Cluster Learning Lead to review and rationalise supplier base to align with business need/organisational requirements. 
• Maintain internal and external relationships across the Group and learning suppliers to ensure delivery of the highest standards of supply, adhering to all governance frameworks.
•  Ensure adherence to HR/Group policies and standards, Governance and internal controls relating to learning

HR Specialist Pillar:

• Keeps informed of leading practices, monitor and evaluate market trends in their areas of specialty.
• Monitors solutions, vendors and employee feedback to drive continual improvement. Draw out trends and meaningful insights based on data analytics& modelling that will support desired business outcomes.
• Aligns the innovation agenda with the needs and directions of the RB BUs
• Partner with People Leads in consulting with the business to create innovative solutions when standardized products are not sufficient.
• Organisational Performance Areas: Business aligned learning solutions; creation, design, execution & delivery of Strategic Learning Plans.
• Effectively Manage Key Stakeholders across Learning Managers, Talent Acquisition, Talent Development, People Leads, Business SMEs, Group Learning, Vendors etc.
• Optimally balance the resources in the overall learning team to develop and deliver on strategic learning and also utilizing the Business capacity to deliver and contribute to the teams ability to make animpact to the overall business agenda

Education

• Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Education, Training and Development (Required)