Interim Head of Learning& Development

For a leading international, technology-driven organization, we are looking for an experienced Interim Head of Learning & Development who can provide stability, leadership and business impact during a period of organizational change.

18 days ago was this vacancy placed

Vacancy number: V-20066824

  • Veghel
  • HR
  • HBO
  • Detachering via YER
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The position

As Interim Head of Learning & Development, you will be responsible for ensuring continuity and stability within the global Learning function while leading an internationally dispersed team across the Netherlands, India and the US.

Your key responsibilities include:

  • Leading, stabilizing and engaging the global Learning team during a period of organizational change
  • Ensuring continuity of business-as-usual learning delivery across the organization
  • Driving strategic HR and people-related programs where Learning plays a leading or supporting role
  • Supporting organizational transformation initiatives, including acquisition integration and carve-out activities
  • Leading preparations for a potential Learning Management System (LMS) transition, including due diligence and business case development
  • Strengthening data quality, reporting capabilities, cost transparency and AI-related initiatives within the Learning function
  • Delivering quick wins and continuous improvements that create measurable business impact
  • Managing stakeholders across multiple countries and functions to ensure successful execution of key priorities
  • Traveling internationally when required, including at least one visit to India

This is an operational and strategic leadership assignment focused on execution, continuity and business impact. Defining a new long-term Learning strategy and leading the associated transformation are outside the scope of this interim assignment.

About the company

Our client is a globally operating organization with a strong focus on innovation, technology and continuous improvement. The company is undergoing several strategic and organizational changes, creating an interesting and high-impact environment in which Learning plays a key role in supporting business priorities, transformation initiatives and employee development worldwide.

About you

What you bring

  • Proven experience leading global Learning & Development functions in complex international organizations
  • Strong people leadership skills and experience managing geographically dispersed teams
  • Demonstrated success in stakeholder management, influencing senior leaders and driving organizational change
  • Extensive experience delivering strategic programs, transformation initiatives and HR-related projects
  • Experience with Learning Technologies and Learning Management Systems (LMS)
  • Strong analytical mindset with experience in data-driven decision-making, reporting and continuous improvement
  • Familiarity with AI-related developments and opportunities within Learning & Development
  • Fluent English communication skills

Must-haves

  • Senior Global Learning Leadership experience
  • Strong stakeholder and change management skills
  • Program and transformation delivery expertise

Offer

  • Salary up to €12.000,- gross per month, based on a 40-hour workweek
  • Workload: 36-40 hours per week
  • Location: Eindhoven region
  • Hybrid working model (60% on-site / 40% remote)
  • International travel required, including at least one trip to India
  • English-speaking environment

This assignment can be fulfilled either as a freelance interim professional or through an employment contract with YER for the duration of the assignment.

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Follow up interview(s)

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Offer

If there is a successful match, you will receive an attractive offer. We are happy to advise you on a realistic package of employment conditions.

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