JASARA PMC is seeking a Sr. Manager, Academy & People Excellence will work closely with senior leadership teams and external stakeholders to drive the establishment of Jasara Academy, and the people excellence functions. In this role, you will be pivotal in designing and implementing training programs, in addition to managing the People Excellence functions which include talent development initiatives, organizational development, total rewards, HRIS and performance management systems that align with our strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute Jasara Academy as a new business line that provides comprehensive training and development programs that enhance employees career growth and client capabilities transfer programs
- Lead initiatives aimed at fostering a culture of excellence and continuous development within the organization
- Collaborate with departments, and external stakeholders to assess training needs and implement tailored development solutions
- Monitor and measure the effectiveness of training programs through assessments and feedback
- Facilitate high-level leadership development sessions and workshops to cultivate future leaders
- Oversee all People (HR) Excellence Functions including talent development initiatives, organizational development, total rewards, HRIS and performance management systems performance management systems and provide support to managers in conducting evaluations and feedback sessions
- Maintain current knowledge of best practices in employee development and organizational effectiveness
- Develop and manage the budget for Academy & People Excellence initiatives
Requirements
- Master's degree or equivalent in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or a related field
- Advanced HR certifications e.g. CIPD-L7, Diploma in Talent Development, SHRM-SCP, SPHRi, and CPLP
- 9+ years of progressive experience in leading training and development, organizational development, or related functions
- Demonstrated success in creating and implementing training programs that drive organizational performance
- Extensive experience within global Project Management firms that apply best practices in HR combined with thorough understanding of highly dynamic start-up/transformation environments.
- Experience in designing and managing for-profit training programs through partnering with relevant government entities, training sponsors and training providers, and global awarding/certification bodies
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders
- Strong knowledge and work experience within Project/Program Management work environments
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across all levels of the organization
- Proficient in analyzing and using data to inform decision-making regarding employee development programs and relevant ROI metrics
- Certification in training methods or human resources management is preferred
