Operations Manager, Learning & Development - Porto, Portugal

Operations Manager, Learning & Development - Porto, Portugal

Req ID#:  399610

Porto, Portugal, PT

Job Description: 

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We are looking for a talented and accomplished Operations Manager - Learning & Development to be responsible for overseeing the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of training programs and learning initiatives within a BPO environment. This role is responsible for aligning L&D strategies with business goals, managing training operations, leading a team of trainers and facilitators, and ensuring high-quality onboarding, upskilling, and performance support for customer service, technical, and back-office functions.

 

As an Operation Manager in this project, your daily responsibilities will include:

 

  • Collaborating with senior leadership to align training objectives with business outcomes
  • Managing the end-to-end execution of onboarding, process, behavioral, and leadership training
  • Developing training schedules, resource plans, and content calendars in coordination with operations
  • Monitoring and managing KPIs related to training effectiveness, speed-to-proficiency, and attrition
  • Ensuring timely deployment of new-hire and cross-training batches in line with business ramp-ups
  • Leading and developing a team of L&D professionals, including trainers, instructional designers, and coordinators
  • Providing coaching, performance reviews, and growth opportunities to team members
  • Analyzing training effectiveness using feedback, assessments, and business metrics (QA scores, CSAT, AHT, etc.)
  • Continuously improving training content, delivery methods, and learning technologies
  • Serving as the L&D liaison for client interactions, quality teams, and operations leaders
  • Providing regular reports and insights on training performance and outcomes to leadership
  • Ensuring adherence to internal quality standards, client requirements, and industry best practices
  • Maintaining documentation for audits and compliance purposes

To succeed in the role, you will need to have:

 

  • Native or proficient level of English
  • Experience managing training programs for customer support, technical support, or shared services
  • Experience managing training across geographies or remote teams is a plus
  • Strong understanding of adult learning principles, instructional design, and blended learning methods
  • Proficiency in training tools and Learning Management Systems (LMS)
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
  • Data-driven mindset with the ability to analyze and act on training metrics
  • Certification in L&D (e.g., CPLP, ATD, Kirkpatrick) is a plus
  • Exposure to Six Sigma or process improvement methodologies is a plus
  • Familiarity with eLearning authoring tools (Articulate, Captivate, etc.) is a plus
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Education, or related field (Master’s preferred)
  • 6+ years of experience in L&D roles, with at least 3 years in a managerial capacity within a BPO or similar high-volume service industry
  • Availability to work from our site in Porto 


Specific Requirements (when necessary):

 

  • Availability to travel
  • Out-of-hours support

Benefits.

 

  • Competitive wages
  • Paid professional training
  • Employee discounts
  • Private healthcare & dental insurance (after six months of employment)
  • Growth opportunities through various development programs
  • Fun and engaging company-wide initiatives, including our EverBetter wellness program
  • Job stability
  • Life-long skills and experience
  • Excellent work culture

 

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