Learning and development manager

This is a contract-based position (contractor) with project funding for 3 years.The Global Learning & Enablement Manager plays a key role in delivering the GS1 Member Organisation (MO) Enablement Programme, supporting the implementation of the GS1 Vision 2030 strategy across the GS1 MOs and the GS1 federation.This is a delivery and content-driven role focused on translating strategy into practical, high-quality enablement assets, business learning experiences, and engagement activities for MOs. The role combines hands-on content production and maintenance of enablement tools, with project and stakeholder coordination, ensuring enablement initiatives are relevant, scalable, and impactful.Working closely with Global Office (GO) experts and MOs worldwide, the Global GS1 technical Learning & Enablement Manager identifies enablement needs, designs fit-for-purpose solutions, and ensures consistent execution, measurement, and continuous improvement.The role reports to the Director of Customer Service, Training and MO Enablement and operates at the intersection of strategy, learning design, and operational delivery.Engagement Content and Learning DeliveryDesign end-to-end GS1 related technical/standard training and enablement initiatives aligned with Vision 2030 priorities.Define success metrics and monitor engagement and effectiveness.Produce high-quality enablement assets (slides, guides, templates, content, videos, and any relevant) in-house and/or in collaboration with external agencies, as needed.Ensure consistency, usability, accessibility, and brand alignment across all materials.Prepare speaker-ready materials (agendas, flows, presentations, notes).Adapt content and facilitation to different regional contexts and MO maturity levels.Project, Stakeholder and Programme ManagementMaintain and continuously improve enablement tools and platforms (including CRM and knowledge management systems) to support scalable delivery and insight-driven decision-making.Provide clear executive-level reporting on progress, risks, outcomes, and recommendations to support continuous improvement and strategic alignment.5+ years' experience in technical/standards training and engagement, learning content development and delivery, project management, or similar delivery-focused roles.~ Proven experience working in international, cross-cultural environments.~ Strong experience designing and delivering effective technical/standard training and engagement initiatives, both virtual and in person.Ability to translate needs into clear objectives, learning journeys, and fit-for-purpose materials.Experience in programme and project delivery.Strong communication skills and the ability to engage, align, and influence senior and diverse stakeholders.Disciplined approach to content quality, lifecycle management, and hands-on use of enablement tools and platforms.This job may require up to 20% global travel.Please refrain from contacting hiring managers on Linked In. Apply through Linked In Recruiter; Five decades ago, we started by helping food retailers do business more efficiently and reduce consumer prices. Today, GS1 standards improve the efficiency, safety, and visibility of supply chains across physical and digital channels in 25 sectors, including retail omnichannel and e-commerce, healthcare, transport and logistics, food service, technical industries, and humanitarian logistics. Our scale and reach – local Member Organisations (MO) in 120 countries, 2 million user companies, and 10 billion transactions every day – help ensure that GS1 standards create a common language that supports systems and processes across the globe.