L&D Manager

As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don’t compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits.

To succeed at pladis you need to be
** purpose-led**,
** resilient
* * and
** positive
* * to succeed here because we expect pace and
** agility**, we insist on
** collaboration
* * and demand accountability. If that is your thing, then pladis offers global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact

Click “Apply” to get started.## At Ülker - part of pladis Global, we all know what it means to ‘bring it’. Whether it’s our passion, team spirit or go-getting attitude. Our courage. Our ownership. Our whole selves. Our care and compassion. We bring it. Day in, day out.Ülker stands as a leading food company in Türkiye and its region, supported by its successful international operations.

Our 16,000 colleagues – across our global network of bakeries, distribution sites and offices – each with their own unique, diverse experience of happiness, come together with one shared purpose: to bring happiness with every bite, we say: “Winning feels good, winning together feels better!”pladis is looking for
** Learning & Development Manager
** for our
** pladis*
* ** Center of Excellence Team.
**** Key Deliverables
*** Develop, lead and continuously improve the Learning & Development strategy in alignment with the organization’s overall vision, mission and long-term business objectives.
* Translate business and people strategies into regional and global learning initiatives, ensuring measurable impact on performance and talent outcomes.
* Identify current and future learning, leadership and capability development needs across the organization and lead the preparation of the annual Learning & Development roadmap and budget.
* Lead the implementation of diverse and modern learning solutions company-wide (e.g. blended learning, digital learning, coaching, mentoring, experiential learning), ensuring alignment with business KPIs.
* Establish governance, standards and best practices for learning design, delivery and evaluation.
* Measure and evaluate the effectiveness and ROI of learning initiatives, using data and insights to continuously enhance programs and processes.
* Act as a strategic partner to senior leadership, providing consultancy on people development, leadership capability and organizational effectiveness.
* Build, manage and optimize relationships with external training providers, consultants and learning partners.
* Lead and mentor Learning & Development team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.
* Bachelor’s degree in related fields (Master’s degree or certifications in Learning & Development, HR or Coaching is a strong asset).
* Minimum 10 years of experience in Learning & Development, with demonstrated experience in designing and managing organization-wide learning strategies.
* Proven experience in leadership development, talent development and large-scale learning program management.
* Strong business acumen with the ability to link learning initiatives to organizational performance and strategic priorities.
* Excellent command of written and spoken English.
* Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively at senior leadership level.
* Strategic mindset combined with strong planning, project management and execution capabilities.
* Experience working in fast-paced, dynamic and multicultural environments.
* High level of analytical thinking, results orientation and continuous improvement mindset.
* Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with digital learning platforms and learning analytics is an advantage.
** Our values
** We bring happiness with every bite. It’s a purpose that every one of our colleagues, all around the world believes in. And while we’re all unique, we share the same values. These define who we are, how we interact, and get things done. How we deliver…