HEAD, LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT

Key accountabilities:

Learning & Development (L&D):

• Develop and implement L&D strategies aligned with business needs, focusing on technical upskilling, compliance, safety, and leadership development across global operations.
• Align organisation development and change interventions to business strategy and goals.
• Champion HR activities with a global mindset while being aware of local culture sensitivities.
• Develop financial budget for learning and development and invest in strategic organisational capabilities to enable business strategy and objectives.
• Develop the business case for organisational development or change interventions to enhance effectiveness of the organisation.
• Engage with business leaders to understand business strategy and develop organisational learning and development strategies based on organisation's requirements.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with professional bodies such as JPK, Universities, CIDB, PETRONAS MPM, and HRDC to align training with national and industry standards.
• Oversee development and administration of a robust Learning Management System (LMS) and blended learning programs to support remote and site-based personnel.
• Collaborate with business subject matter experts (SMEs) and HRBPs to conduct Training Needs Analysis (TNA) to identify skill gaps, plan targeted learning solutions and address specific learning needs
• Lead L&D budget planning and governance. Prepare, implement, and manage the training budget, including overseeing HRDC account and claims related matters, ensuring compliance with regulatory training requirements and maximizing HRDC grant utilization.
• Coordinate internal trainer development and external vendor performance across local and international business units, yards, supply bases, and offshore platforms.
• Collaborate closely with senior management, operations, HSE, and project teams to anticipate training needs for upcoming projects and turnaround activities.
• Measure learning effectiveness through ROI analysis, audit readiness, and operational performance improvements.
• Develop and maintain an annual training plan, evaluating the effectiveness of training programs through feedback and assessments.
• Identify and evaluate external Training Providers (TP) and programs when required, ensuring they align with SEB's standards and objectives.

• Manage and develop team members, aligning their efforts with SEB's values and principles outlined in "Our Way."
• Build and lead a high-performing team, ensuring effective delivery of L&D initiatives through others.
• Foster a collaborative and performance-oriented culture within the team, driving continuous improvement and excellence.

TVET:

• Drive TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) integration and strategic partnerships with institutions (e.g., UTP, UMS, UniKL, GiatMara, IKM, CIDB, ADTEC) for workforce certification and pipeline development.
• Develop and implement TVET strategies and programs to support SEB’s technical workforce and industry demands.
• Collaborate with technical experts and government agencies to establish TVET initiatives aligned with national competency frameworks.
• Oversee partnerships with training institutions, certification bodies, and industry stakeholders to enhance SEB’s TVET ecosystem.
• Drive TVET trainings, skill certifications, and competency-building initiatives to enhance workforce readiness and career progression.
• Ensure compliance with TVET regulations and industry accreditation standards.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of TVET training programs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.