Technical Learning & Development Manager

About Weatherford JOB DESCRIPTION

Weatherford delivers innovative energy services that integrate proven technologies with advanced digitalization to create sustainable offerings for maximized value and return on investment. Our world-class expert's partner with customers to optimize their resources and realize the full potential of their assets. Operators choose us for strategic solutions that add efficiency, flexibility, and responsibility to any energy operation. The Company conducts business in approximately 75 countries and has approximately 18,000 team members representing more than 110 nationalities and 320 operating locations.

About Weatherford’s Talent Management Department

Weatherford’s talent management organization is responsible for designing and executing strategies that attract, develop, and retain top talent, ensuring alignment with the company’s evolving business needs and transformation goals.

Scope

As a key member of the HR organization, the Technical Learning and Development Manager will champion enterprise-wide learning and development of technical workforce. This role requires a strategic and hands-on leader who can work independently and collaboratively with HR Business Partners, managers, and senior leaders to drive impactful outcomes.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

- Lead and manage competency and career path design for all technical workforce.

- Design and implement the technical competency framework including designing career paths, scoping and designing associated learning paths and implementation of the same.

- Lead technical content development and training. Laison with Subject Matter Experts to ensure they provide relevant information reference competency development.

- Conduct reviews related to competency and learning matrix to ensure they remain robust and fit -for-purpose.

- Design and execute upskilling & reskilling strategies to prepare employees for the future of work.

- Responsible for developing KPIs that measure effectiveness of technical learning and utilization.

- Responsible for design & project management of development programs fostering succession planning, high performance, engagement, and retention.

- Manage budget for the department.

- Lead a team of technical trainers and content developers.

- Lead and contribute to special projects as needed.

Required Skills And Attributes

- Demonstrates respect, humility, and patience in all communications and interactions

- Able to understand business needs and drivers

- Excellent communication, facilitation and presentation skills

- Skilled at navigating organizational complexity and collaborating across the matrix

- Excellent project management skills

- Adaptable and supportive in dynamic and changing environments

- Proactive and self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership

- Capable of working independently with minimal supervision

- Creative thinker with the ability to provide insights on non-standard scenarios

- Strong collaboration skills and a team-oriented mindset

- Appreciates diverse perspectives and fosters an inclusive work environment

- Excellent time management and multitasking abilities

- Possesses a digital and workforce transformation mindset, consistently challenging the status quo to drive innovation and continuous improvement

- Strong change management and influencing skills

- Microsoft office

Reports to: Head of Talent Management

Education & Experience

- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).

- Minimum of 12 years of experience in talent management or related area, with at least 6 years specifically in technical learning and development

- Atleast 6 years' experience in developing competency frameworks and career path

- 8+ years of management experience

- Vendor management experience a plus

- Knowledge of oilfield services industry a plus

- Willingness to travel up to 30%.

- Fluent in English with excellent oral and written communication skills.