Operations Manager, Learning & Development - Porto, Portugal
Operations Manager, Learning & Development - Porto, Portugal
Porto, Portugal, PT
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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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