L&OD Director Leadership

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