The Head of Learning Governance is responsible for ensuring the quality, consistency, and strategic alignment of GM Global L&D’s programs by establishing and managing governance frameworks, policies and processes, without direct people management responsibilities.
Key responsibilities include partnering with Heads of Functional Learning, Learning Program Managers, and L&D Leadership, defining/updating centralized processes, supporting capacity management, and driving adoption of governance standards across L&D functional groups.
This position ensures that all L&D efforts comply with the central governance requirements and adhere to L&D best practices. This position monitors progress of the L&D initiatives to manage how the efforts are applying the centralized Learning and Development strategies, processes and tools. The Head of Learning Governance serves as a senior point of escalation for centralized L&D issues.
Role Responsibilities:
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Drive and facilitate governance councils and decision making meetings where you will prioritize and approve of learning initiatives.
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Collaborate with L&D leaders to understand organizational governance strategies, frameworks, processes, tools and key performance indicators.
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Provide recommendations for improvement opportunities for L&D governance strategies, frameworks, processes, tools and key performance indicators.
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Reinforce consistent roles and responsibilities across all functional groups and aid in positioning the different roles for success.
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Collaborate with the different L&D functional groups to embed governance practices into the overall L&D process and ensure the successful implementation of GM L&D governance strategy.
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Implement strategies to train and equip stakeholders with the knowledge and skills to operate effectively within the L&D governance framework.
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Establish expectations and oversight for L&D governance standards.
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Assess L&D activities to ensure consistency in the execution of centralized strategies, frameworks, processes and tools.
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Maintain a comprehensive dashboard tracking 100% of active programs in development and deliver monthly portfolio performance updates to Global Talent leadership
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Partner with senior leadership to ensure that all learning initiatives align with organizational priorities and strategic goals.
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Drive special projects or high-priority initiatives on behalf of the Head of L&D, monitoring progress and reporting back on outcomes.
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Act as a liaison between the Head of L&D and other leaders or teams, removing roadblocks and accelerating collaboration across teams and departments.
Role Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
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5+ years of experience in learning and development roles.
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Proven experience in learning and development role with a focus on strategic planning, relationship building, and effective communication.
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L&D Principles: A strong understanding of adult learning principles, instructional design, and learning technologies.
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Governance and Compliance: Experience in developing and implementing policies, managing procedural documentation, and monitoring of compliance.
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Strategic Thinking: Ability to think strategically and align learning and development initiatives with broader business goals.
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Interpersonal Skills: Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with a proven ability to establish trust and credibility.
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Communication Proficiency: Strong verbal and written communication skills, capable of effectively articulating the value of consistent processes to diverse audiences.
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Program Management Proficiency: Ability to manage multiple programs with competing deadlines and maintain high levels of organization and thoroughness.
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Analytical Skills: Competence in analyzing learning needs and measuring the impact of learning solutions on individual and organizational performance.
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Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple projects with competing deadlines.
