Learning & Development Specialist

Are you passionate about driving efficiency and excellence? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where innovation and continuous improvement are crucial for our success? Join our Technology team at Exact as Learning & Development specialist.

This = your team

The Tech Learning and Development team is responsible for and involved in continuously building and raising the IT and Software Skills of the Technology Organization at Exact. We do that by fostering a culture of continuous learning, ensuring the right framework, tools, and resources are provided to our Technology Professionals.

Role Overview: The Learning & Development specialist is a critical role responsible for designing, developing, and delivering Software learning and development modules and programs to enhance the Technology Organisation workforce skills and competencies. This role is pivotal in fostering a culture of continuous learning while ensuring alignment with the company’s overall business objectives. The role will also oversee the enhancement of knowledge management, reuse solutions, and driving technology adoption. You will be responsible for:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive capability development framework, content, practices, and processes aligned with the organization’s goals. Foster a culture of continuous learning, driving alignment with the Technology landscape of Exact.
• Lead the design, development, and implementation of Technical Professional learning initiatives to build a robust pipeline of software specialists & engineers. Ensure these programs address critical competencies and align with CTO organisation strategic objectives.
• Personally deliver a few technical learning sessions in any Technology stack while ensuring to organize the sessions for others using internal and external expertise.
• Align and partner with the Learning Initiatives being initiated and executed by the rest of the organisation in other departments and at Exact Level.
• Enhance and manage existing knowledge management systems while implementing new solutions to improve knowledge sharing, collaboration, and operational efficiency. This includes maintaining and updating the Learning Center curriculum, Workspace, and Learning Center webspace of the Technology Organisation.
• Establish and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the impact of technical capability development programs on individuals and at the overall CTO organisation.
• Collaborate with HR, L&D, operations, product, Corp IT teams to ensure alignment and partnership.
• Interface with external experts and institutions as required to incorporate learning, assessment & knowledge management solutions.
• End-to-End Project Management: Lead the full lifecycle of learning initiatives, from needs assessment and solution design to development, implementation, and evaluation. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and budget.
• Instructional design: Design, Develop, Deliver and Collaborate with concerned specialists for learning content preparation.
• Curriculum Management, ensuring consistency with global standards and evolving business needs.

This = What you bring

• Software Technologies: Well abreast and deep familiarity with Software & Information Technology. Its landscape, current trends. Preferably in Microsoft Technologies Stack. Familiarity with Docebo as a Learning Management system would be an advantage.
• Strategic Thinker: Proven experience in developing and executing long-term plans, frameworks aligned with business objectives.
• Innovation: Strong ability to implement innovative solutions in learning, development, and knowledge management practices.
• Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills, capable of engaging and influencing stakeholders across multiple functions and regions.
• Results-Oriented: Track record of achieving measurable improvements in capability building initiatives. A go-getter with a sharp focus to achieve.
• Communication: Ability to communicate and convey to diverse audiences, including senior leadership.
• Facilitation: Ability to facilitate technical (S/W) learning sessions.
• Influencing: Ability to influence, convince and get things done.
• Experience: Learning and Development roles preferably in Technology Sector.

Qualifications & Experience

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree is required.
• A minimum of 10 years of professional experience with a minimum of 5 years focused on Technology Skills learning and development.
• Demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing learning and development programs.
• Extensive experience in developing and managing knowledge management solutions.
• Strong project management.

This = what you get

• At Exact, we understand the importance of achieving a healthy balance between effort and relaxation. We believe that this balance not only enhances job satisfaction but also contributes to your well-being.
• Over 2000 colleagues worldwide, with over 200 technology colleagues in our offices in Delft HQ, Utrecht, Eindhoven, Zwolle, and more than 300 colleagues in our Kuala Lumpur development center (since 1998).
• Practice work-life balance and flexible working hours.
• Events such as a global hackathon and Tech Talks to develop and display your skills.
• Useful training sessions via our learning and development center that help you to fulfill your career potential.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning.
• Competitive Salary: Enjoy a salary that reflects your experience and skill.
• Thirteenth Month: Benefit from an additional month’s salary beyond your annual compensation.
• A modern pension scheme.
• 27 Vacation days.
• Hybrid Working Model: Enjoy the flexibility of 2 days in the office and 3 days working from home.
• Home Office Supplies: Receive the necessary tools and equipment to support your home office setup.
• Up to 5 Loyalty days, where you earn one additional day off for each full year of employment.
• Up to 3 "Giving Back" days, which you can use for a charity of your choice.

About Exact

Exact develops cloud software for small and medium-sized companies and their accountants. The products automate business processes in areas such as Finance and HR and provide specific ERP solutions for wholesale distribution, manufacturing, projects, and construction. This saves time and provides insight. It enables customers to work efficiently, make informed decisions, and continue growing. More than 675,000 companies primarily in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany already rely on Exact's software.

Exact was founded in 1984 in Delft, the Netherlands, which is still the location of our head office. Every day, more than 2,000 ambitious professionals work on innovation. Driving responsible business, with respect for each other, the environment, and society is central to this.