Learning & Development Senior Engineer - Engineering Capability & Workforce Strategy

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Capability Framework

• Develop, maintain, and enhance engineering competency frameworks across multiple disciplines including software, systems, hardware, reliability, and safety engineering.
• Define role profiles, skill matrices, and proficiency levels with clear behavioural and technical expectations.

Capability Assessment & Standards

• Design and implement structured assessment approaches such as technical evaluations, peer reviews, and evidence-based assessments.
• Ensure consistency and fairness of assessments through calibration processes and governance standards.

Workforce Planning & Insights

• Analyse current capability levels and identify skill gaps against business and programme requirements.
• Develop capability dashboards, heatmaps, and readiness reports to support strategic workforce planning.
• Support hiring, resource allocation, and build-vs-buy decisions in collaboration with stakeholders.

Learning & Development Pathways

• Translate competency requirements into structured learning pathways including training, certifications, mentoring, and hands-on development programmes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to curate or develop relevant technical learning interventions.

Governance & Change Management

• Support governance forums to maintain and update competency frameworks and standards.
• Drive adoption of capability frameworks through communication, workshops, and stakeholder engagement.
• Embed competency standards into performance, development, and career progression processes.

Systems & Data Management

• Manage competency and skills tracking systems and ensure accuracy and integrity of data.
• Support reporting, automation, and integration with relevant engineering or HR systems where required.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as advisor to engineering leaders on capability risks, workforce readiness, and development strategies.
• Facilitate discussions to align engineering capability with organisational goals and delivery priorities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in engineering environments (software, systems, or related fields).
• At least 2 years of experience in engineering capability development, technical workforce planning, or engineering enablement.
• Strong analytical skills with experience working with data to generate insights and recommendations.
• Experience working with engineering leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills.

Requirements (Good to Have)

• Experience in technical training, learning design, or competency-based development.
• Familiarity with workforce planning in complex, multi-project environments.
• Experience with competency frameworks or structured technical career development models.
• Certification in training and assessment (e.g., ACTA / ACLP) will be an advantage.

Technical Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets; experience with Power BI or Tableau preferred.
• Basic knowledge of SQL or Python is an advantage.
• Experience with competency or learning management systems.
• Familiar with collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams and SharePoint.

Key Competencies

• Strong systems thinking and ability to link capability frameworks to business outcomes.
• Data-driven mindset with ability to translate insights into actionable strategies.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Ability to design scalable processes and governance structures.

(EA Reg No: 20C0312)

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