Hybrid Learning & Development Manager

at GFT Technologies

• Job title: Learning & Development Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, odz, Poland

About the role

• Learning & Development Manager leading L&D initiatives and team at GFT. Designing strategic programs to support employee growth and enhance organizational performance.

Responsibilities

• As Learning & Development Manager, you will play a key role in shaping and executing the company’s learning and development initiatives to support business growth and strengthen employee capabilities.
• You will lead the L&D team and implement strategic development programs aligned with the company’s business priorities.
• As a strategic partner to senior leadership, you will proactively shape the organization’s approach to learning, talent development and culture.
• Working closely with HR teams, business leaders and the global L&D team, you will ensure that learning initiatives support both individual growth and organizational performance.
• Lead and develop the L&D team and coordinate learning initiatives across the organization.
• Support the company’s strategy by proactively designing and driving a strategic learning and development roadmap aligned with business priorities.
• Introduce modern learning methods and tools to enhance employee development and learning effectiveness, while bringing insights on market trends, best practices, and innovative solutions in the L&D ecosystem.
• Design and coordinate leadership development initiatives for managers and emerging leaders, working closely with senior leadership to strengthen leadership capabilities and organizational culture.
• Monitor learning metrics and KPIs to evaluate the effectiveness of development programs and provide strategic recommendations to continuously improve learning impact.
• Manage the training budget, including planning, monitoring utilization, and reporting, ensuring investments are aligned with business priorities and deliver measurable value.
• Collaborate with the global L&D team to align local initiatives with global standards and best practices.
• Manage relationships with external training providers and development partners, leveraging a strong network of trainers, consultants and learning providers.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a Learning & Development Manager role, with a strong strategic perspective on L&D, talent management and organizational culture.
• Experience leading or managing an L&D team and coordinating development initiatives across an organization.
• Experience working in a technology, IT, or similar fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of the L&D market, trends, trainers and training providers, supported by active networking in the learning community.
• Experience designing and implementing employee development and training programs.
• Experience managing a training and development budget, including planning and monitoring spending.
• Good understanding of modern learning approaches (e.g., blended learning, digital learning, workshops).
• Ability to act as a consultant to senior business leaders, translating business challenges into practical and effective development solutions.
• Experience working with learning metrics and evaluating the effectiveness of development initiatives.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and senior stakeholder (including C-suite) management skills.
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset and ability to work independently.
• Fluent English and Polish (spoken and written).

Benefits

• Hybrid work (2 office days per week)
• Benefit package that can be tailored to your personal needs (private medical coverage, sport & recreation package, lunch subsidy, life insurance, etc.)
• On-line training and certifications fit for career path
• Access to e-learning platform Mindgram - a holistic mental health and wellbeing platform
• Work From Anywhere (WFA) - the temporary option to work remotely outside of Poland for up to 140 days per year (including Italy, Spain, the UK, Germany, Portugal, and Bulgaria)
• Social events