Sr. Manager, Enterprise Skills

Working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients and the careers of those who do it. You will get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Bristol Myers Squibb recognises the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programmes that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives.

The Senior Enterprise Learning Manager is a strategic and hands-on leadership role responsible for driving the design, development, and implementation of enterprise-wide Skills-Based Learning Pathways and the Learning Professional Excellence Program. This leader will accelerate BMS's capability evolution by embedding future-ready cross-cutting skills, delivering best-in-class development journeys, and establishing standards of excellence for Learning Professionals across the organisation. This role requires a blend of instructional design expertise, adult learning theory, project management acumen, and business partnership skills to ensure learning solutions are relevant, scalable, and aligned to the company's strategic workforce goals. The Senior Learning Manager will collaborate closely with global and functional stakeholders, leveraging internal and external resources to build a resilient, agile, and future-proof workforce.

Primary Responsibilities

• Skills-Based Learning Pathways: Lead the end-to-end creation and deployment of enterprise-wide skills-based learning pathways within MyLearning, supporting priority skill clusters identified through the Talent and Inclusion Skills work. Partner with Leadership Development CoE, People Org, and Learning teams to curate, create, and integrate high-impact learning resources and modalities (formal learning, social learning, career experiences). Oversee the design, piloting, and scaling of learning pathways, including self-assessment tools, micro-learnings, digital badges, and multi-modal content. Measure and analyse pathway adoption, learning effectiveness, and business impact; use insights to drive continuous improvement. Ensure pathways are inclusive, adaptive, and accessible for diverse learner personas (new hires, people leaders, experienced employees).
• Learning Professional Excellence Program: Build on and expand the Learning Professional Excellence Program to elevate the quality and consistency of learning delivery across BMS. Develop comprehensive learning pathways that support various personas; including new hires, experienced professionals, specialist roles and people leaders. Establish standards, certification processes, and professional development journeys to advance proficiency across core L&D skills for learning professionals ensuring alignment with adult learning principles and business-centric outcomes. Build a governance framework for learning content creation, hosting, and delivery, promoting best practices, innovation, and continuous learning. Facilitate knowledge sharing and learning communities, leveraging social platforms and engagement activities to build a high-performing network of learning professionals. Partner with external vendors and internal SMEs to enrich learning experiences and ensure global consistency.
• Strategic Leadership & Collaboration: Collaborate with senior leaders, functional learning leaders and matrix stakeholders to align learning initiatives with BMS's business strategy and talent priorities. Contribute to the development of annual and long-term strategic plans for the Leadership Development CoE, including budgeting and resource allocation. Support the transformation of the enterprise learning culture by championing continuous learning, agility, and excellence in every aspect of the learner experience. Act as a thought leader, keeping abreast of trends in skills-based learning, adult learning theory, and learning innovation to future-proof BMS's learning function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's or advanced degree in Education, Organizational Development, Business, or related fields preferred.
• 7+ years' experience in learning and development, instructional design, or related roles, preferably in a matrixed, global organisation.
• Demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing skills-based learning pathways and professional development programs.
• Strong knowledge of adult learning theories, learning design, and delivery across multiple modalities.
• Proven ability to lead complex projects, influence stakeholders, and manage budgets and external vendors.
• Experience with learning management systems (LMS), learning analytics, and digital learning technologies.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Power Point, Excel, Word and AI applications (ChatGPT/MS Co-Pilot).
• Strategic thinker with a track record of driving innovation and continuous improvement in learning and development.
• Pharmaceutical, biopharma, or regulated industry experience a plus.

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