The Learning & Development (L&D) Programme Manager is responsible for the oversight and delivery of all international L&D programmes, including Career Academies, the School of Business, Talent Programmes (Elevate, Momentum), and Career Pathways. This role ensures that all programmes are up-to-date, relevant, and aligned with the latest learning needs of the business.
Key Areas of Responsibility
- Oversee the organisation, delivery, and continuous improvement of all international L&D programmes
- Work closely with the Senior L&D Manager and other L&D Managers to ensure programmes remain current and responsive to business needs
- Collaborate with the Global Service Centre (GSC) to ensure effective project coordination and high-quality delivery of all learning initiatives
- Embed a culture of continuous improvement, regularly reviewing programmes and processes to enhance impact and efficiency
- Partner with L&D and GSC teams to measure the impact of programmes, track key metrics, and identify areas for improvement
- Provide regular reports to the Head of L&D, highlighting key successes, learnings, and recommendations for future development
- Ensure all programmes are aligned with the firm’s strategic priorities and support the development of critical capabilities across the international business
Skills and Experience
- Programme Management: Proven ability to oversee multiple learning and talent programmes simultaneously, from design through to delivery and evaluation
- Stakeholder Engagement: Strong relationship-building skills, able to work effectively with senior leaders, L&D colleagues, the Global Service Centre (GSC), and business stakeholders across different regions
- Collaboration: Experience working in cross-functional and international teams, ensuring alignment and smooth project coordination
- Continuous Improvement: Ability to review, update, and enhance programmes based on feedback, business needs, and learning trends
- Data & Impact Measurement: Skilled in using data and metrics to assess programme effectiveness, report outcomes, and drive improvements
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to present updates, successes, and recommendations clearly to senior audience
- Project Coordination: Strong organisational skills, able to manage timelines, resources, and competing priorities to deliver high-quality outcomes
- Change Management: Experience supporting or leading change initiatives within a learning or HR context
About us
We're a global law firm helping our clients achieve their goals wherever they do business. Our pursuit of innovation has transformed our delivery of legal services. With offices in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, we deliver exceptional outcomes on cross-border projects, critical transactions and high-stakes disputes.
At DLA Piper, we understand that inclusion is not a one-size-fits-all concept. We embrace and celebrate the range of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences that each individual brings to our firm. By fostering a culture that welcomes and appreciates all aspects of our individuality, we ensure that everyone has the opportunity to succeed.
Our commitment to inclusion and positive social impact enables us to provide exceptional service to our clients and communities, while nurturing a unique and inclusive culture for all our people. We welcome the unique contribution that you will bring to our firm and actively encourage applications from all talented people – however your talent is packaged, whatever your background or circumstance and regardless of how you identify.
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Where local legislation permits, we will conduct relevant pre-engagement screening checks prior to your first day.
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We recognise that people have responsibilities and interests outside of their career and that as a business, we all benefit from working flexibly. That’s why we are open to discussing with candidates the different ways in which we are able to support requests for agile working arrangements.
Pre-Engagement Screening
In the event that we make an offer to you, and where local legislation permits, we will conduct pre-engagement screening checks that may include but are not limited to your professional and academic qualifications, your eligibility to work in the relevant jurisdiction, any criminal records, your financial stability, and references from previous employers.
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