Learning & Development (L&D) Manager/Surgical Robotics-OTTAVA

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Roadmap Development: Own the site’s L&D roadmap aligned with corporate objectives, focusing on competencies development, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Learning Experience Innovation: Lead efforts to advance learning experiences through digital content creation, e-learning, and emerging L&D tools to support a modern, engaging workforce development environment.
• Cross-Functional Partnership: Collaborate with manufacturing, NPI, quality, EHS, HR, and external consultants/vendors to develop and deliver impactful training programs that support business goals.
• Standardization & Best Practices: Drive standardization of training curricula, processes, and documentation across multiple manufacturing sites to ensure consistency, compliance, and operational excellence.
• Execution of Key Projects & Programs: Lead strategic initiatives such as establishing training labs, technician/associate upskilling programs, and deploying new training technologies.
• Operational Oversight: Oversee day-to-day L&D operations at manufacturing sites, ensuring timely delivery, quality, and compliance with training programs.
• Team Leadership & Development: Manage and mentor the L&D team, fostering professional growth, collaboration, and a high-performance culture.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Monitor, analyze, and report on training metrics, ensuring continuous improvement and compliance with industry standards.

Job requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Engineering, Business, HR, or similar)
• 8+ years of experience in Learning & Development and experience leading L&D strategy and execution in a manufacturing or regulated environment
• Direct people management experience of at least 2 years
• Demonstrated ability to build or scale programs/functions in a developing or changing environment
• Proven ability to operate independently with minimal direction and deliver outcomes
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, workforce capability development, training systems, and quality/compliance standards
• Demonstrated ability to implement advanced L&D tools, including digital content creation and e-learning platforms.
• Master’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial Engineering, Business Management, or related field.