AstraZeneca is a global, innovation-driven biopharmaceutical business that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world's most serious diseases. But we're more than one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca, we 're proud of our diverse workforce and unique culture that encourages innovation and collaboration. We work hard to harness and reward the ideas and creativity it produces.
As we deliver our accelerated growth agenda - we are on the next stage of our journey to deliver excellence in Procurement operations and insight. Our One Procurement Programme will build on our simplification foundations and move us to the next level of efficiency. Our programme will build a modern, flexible and integrated procurement platform, bringing together and simplifying our processes, policies, data, systems and organisation.
We now seek a passionate Training Programme Manager supporting the Culture & Capability team. We are looking for someone with high energy, enthusiasm, who is highly organised, adaptable and passionate about supporting the team in their drive to deliver excellence in Procurement and throughout AZ.
If;
- You want to contribute to shaping the future of Procurement and AstraZeneca
- You want to be at the heart of designing easy access, engagement methods which support excellent learner /user experience
- You want to support the delivery of a successful capability and behavioural change programme that will positively impact and upskill the Procurement Community at AZ
- You want to contribute to standardising and simplifying L&D engagement tools and systems in a spirit of efficiency and effectiveness
- You want to be at the heart of the design and implementation of a ONE Procurement capability plan
Please apply and join us!
Key Accountabilities
- Partner with the Culture & Capability Director to shape and scope the training agenda
- Support the Capability Director in the provision of high quality design and roll out of professional training curriculum which aligns with our Procurement capability framework.
- Understand different adult learning methodologies to facilitate the development of engaging and interactive learning methods.
- Be instrumental in the creation of content to develop the Procurement eAcademy
- Create and embed learning aligned to our 4 strategic pillars (Digital, People & Capability, Commercial Excellence & Supplier Collaboration & Innovation)
- Be an expert in creation of micro learnings e.g. Articulate e learnings to improve the learner experience and be Saba savvy.
- Improve the existing Procurement Capability framework & Induction kits to ensure relevance and accuracy
- Ensure learning resources are updated and modernised to fit the evolution of learning
- Ensure learning is delivered through the 3 E’s (Experience, Exposure and Education)
- Administrate the use of Saba LMS to facilitate learning engagement and programme tracking.
- Work independently without day to day direction
- Liaise with 3rd party suppliers from contract to completion.
- Support the Culture & Capability, Change and Comms team with ensuring the Learning & Development Resources for Procurement are relevant and accessible.
- Support the Director in the delivery of Capability 2020 roadmap: Development of engaging communications and toolkits/guides to individuals and managers to understand what is available to them, what has happened, expectations etc.
- Project manage the coordination of Procurement capability upskilling across the enterprise.
- Prioritising and delivering high quality learning methods in a dynamic fast paced environment
- Technology/IT skills: Maintain and develop expertise quickly in relevant IT tools, travel booking and communication systems, Nucleus and Saba
Required Skills & Knowledge
- Knowledge and abilities in design of Nucleus pages, Saba, MS office, Outlook, Calendar, PowerPoint, MS project or similar
- Knowledge and ability to use the AZ LMS systems
- Able to challenge the status quo, act proactively, think beyond the role and drive continuous improvement
- Ability to network and engage individuals at all levels of the business
- Experience as a programme coordinator in a complex, international organisation
- Ability to manage multiple projects/ tasks simultaneously and effectively
- Experience in co ordinating and driving projects to successful delivery
- Excellent organisation and communication skills
- Ability to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner
- Flexible, adaptable and highly collaborative
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Understanding of the Procurement function
- Be passionate about making a difference to people learning.
We are looking for a candidate with relevant expertise and experience, but more importantly a problem solver, integrator, connector and communicator. A change agent who challenges, works with an agile, positive attitude, and has the ability to think differently and make it happen.
