Sr. Manager, Leadership & Learning

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Job Function: Project/Program Management Group

Job Sub Function: Project/Program Management

Job Category: People Leader

All Job Posting Locations: Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Description

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Sr. Manager, Leadership & Learning, located in Raynham, MA; Raritan, NJ; Warsaw, IN; Palm Beach Gardens, FL; West Chester, PA; Zuchwil, Switzerland; Ringaskiddy, Ireland OR Leeds, UK. Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s): Raynham, MA, US - Requisition Number: R-088632 Zuchwil, Switzerland - Requisition Number: R-090545 Loughbeg, Ringaskiddy, Ireland - Requisition Number: R-090546 St. Anthony's Road, Leeds, UK - Requisition Number: R-090547 Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission. This role provides operational and enablement support to Global Supply Chain. The Sr. Manager, Leadership & Learning is responsible for shaping and executing leadership development and learning strategies that enable supply chain transformation, strengthen leadership capability, and support enterprise priorities. This is a high-impact role with broad visibility, partnering closely with global supply chain leaders to translate strategy into scalable learning solutions that drive performance, capability uplift, and cultural change across a complex, global organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and execution of global leadership and learning strategies aligned to Global Supply Chain priorities and transformation objectives.
• Partner with senior supply chain and functional leaders to assess capability gaps and translate business strategy into targeted development solutions.
• Oversee the development and deployment of supply chain leadership programs, learning frameworks, and capability-building initiatives across regions.
• Manage cross-functional and matrixed teams, providing coaching, performance management, and career development support.
• Drive change management and learning enablement for major supply chain transformation initiatives.
• Establish governance, metrics, and insights to measure learning effectiveness and business impact.
• Collaborate with HR, Talent, and Enterprise Learning partners to ensure alignment with enterprise standards and leadership imperatives.
• Manage operational aspects of the function, including budget oversight, resource planning, and compliance with internal policies.

Qualifications

• Education Required: Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Organizational Development, Supply Chain, or a related field
• Preferred: Master's degree (MBA, M.S., or equivalent) in Organizational Development, Leadership, or a related discipline
• Experience and Skills Required: Generally 8-10 years of progressive professional experience, including leadership or people management responsibilities, aligned to the Sr. Manager level.
• Demonstrated experience leading leadership development, learning, or capability-building initiatives in a global or matrixed environment.
• Strong strategic thinking skills with the ability to translate business objectives into practical, scalable learning solutions.
• Experience partnering with senior leaders and influencing without direct authority.
• Proven ability to manage complex initiatives, budgets, and resources while delivering measurable outcomes.
• Preferred: Experience supporting supply chain, operations, or manufacturing organizations.
• Background in strategy, transformation, or large scale change initiatives.
• Experience designing leadership programs for senior or executive level audiences.
• Familiarity with enterprise learning platforms and modern learning methodologies.
• Experience working within highly regulated or complex global organizations.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills across diverse geographies and cultures.

Other Language: English required; additional languages preferred

Travel: Limited; up to 20-30%, including international travel as needed

Certifications: Leadership development, change management, or learning certifications preferred

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