L&OD Director Leadership at Mimecast

Description

• The Mimecast HR team is looking for a Learning & Organizational Development (L&OD) Director to lead our Leadership & Manager development.
• In this pivotal role, reporting to the Head of L&OD, you will play a crucial part in cultivating a Leader-Led culture by leading & executing the global Leadership & Management Strategy (Front Line leaders to Snr Director level).
• You will be responsible for the design, development, and deployment of Leadership and Manager Training programs, focusing on building knowledge, skills and behaviours that enable a Leader-Led culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership Development Strategy: Own the leadership development strategy for people managers. Develop and deliver tailored, experiential learning solutions that enable leaders to motivate, develop, and lead teams effectively.
• Senior Leadership Program: Collaborate with the Head of L&OD to design and implement a leadership program for Mimecast’s Senior Leadership Team.
• Facilitating Programmes and Ad-Hoc Training Sessions: design and deliver engaging training programmes and ad-hoc sessions tailored specifically for our Global People Managers
• Program Continuation and Iteration: Continue and refine established management programs.
• Develop and communicate the strategy to develop a Leader-Led culture ensuring alignment with Mimecast’s Employee Value Proposition and strategic goals.
• Partnership & Stakeholder Management: Partner with HR Business Partners to design and deliver tailored learning solutions for leaders. Collaborate with internal stakeholders and senior leaders to ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Voice of Customer: Facilitate discussions with management and business groups, to gather feedback and secure buy-in for leadership learning solutions.
• Leadership Behaviors and Expectations: Oversee the integration of leadership behaviors and core values into the performance appraisal system.
• Change Management: Facilitate change management initiatives by identifying and implementing effective methodologies for managing organizational change.
• Advocacy for Learning Initiatives: Advocate for learning initiatives and support broader Learning & Organizational Development (L&OD) efforts.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Global Programmes and Facilitation: Extensive experience in designing, developing, and deploying global Leadership programmes in the technology space, with expertise in facilitating these programmes both virtually and in person.
• Leadership Development and Coaching: Demonstrated experience in coaching leaders and fostering employee growth through leadership development initiatives.
• Project Management and Program Development: Proven ability to manage learning initiatives within diverse, global teams and create engaging, effective learning programs tailored to the needs of globally diverse audiences.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Consultative Skills: Skilled in collaborating with and providing guidance to HR Business Partners, internal stakeholders, and senior leaders to achieve organizational goals.
• Learning Agility: Committed to continuous personal and professional development, with a focus on adapting to new challenges and opportunities.
• Change Management Expertise: Knowledgeable in strategies to manage and facilitate organizational change effectively, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Instructional Technologies: Proficient in leveraging instructional technologies, AI Innovations, Zoom technology, and survey development, to enhance learning experience & outcomes.
• Full Training Cycle Delivery: Experienced in delivering the full training cycle, including assessment, design, development, and demonstrating ROI of learning initiatives.
• Marketing and Engagement: Skilled in developing marketing campaigns to drive engagement in learning programs.
• Matrix Organizations and Collaboration: Familiarity with matrix organizations and cross-departmental collaboration to achieve shared goals.

Qualifications:

• Relevant professional qualification in Learning & Development and Leadership
• Certifications in tools and frameworks such as 360 feedback instruments, DiSC, GROW coaching, Agile Project Management, etc.