We are currently seeking a passionate and highly skilled HR professional who specializes in leadership development!

At Elisa we call these change makers and championsDEVELOPMENT MANAGERSs. As a Development Manager, you will play a critical role in identifying needs, designing, delivering, supporting, and evaluating comprehensive leadership development programs and learning journeys for all people leaders across our organization. Your main responsibility will be fostering a learning culture and facilitating the growth of desired leadership behaviors through innovative and impactful development initiatives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identify leadership development needs and design comprehensive programs and learning journeys for leaders worldwide.
• Conduct skill and competency needs analysis to align leadership programs with specific business needs and objectives.
• Facilitate engaging and effective in-person and virtual leadership development training sessions, ensuring high-quality delivery and participant engagement.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to create innovative learning solutions and experiences that drive leadership development and desired leadership behaviors.
• Ensure that learning experiences incorporate adult learning principles and modern instructional design best practices.

TO SUCCEED IN THIS POSITION, THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS ARE EXPECTED:

• At least 3 years of leadership development and training delivery experience with a proven track record in a global environment.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and facilitation skills in both executive and classroom settings.
• Proficiency in facilitating change processes.
• Demonstrated ability to influence others and achieve goals within a matrixed environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to work independently and drive results.
• A relevant master's degree.
• Fluency in both written and spoken Finnish and English.

IN ADDITION, YOU WILL FIT IN WELL IF THE FOLLOWING APPLIES TO YOU

At Elisa, we firmly believe that excellent leadership is the key to unlocking the potential of our teams and driving organizational success – and we hope that you share this belief with us.

We take pride in our culture of continuous learning, which extends to providing ongoing renewal and learning opportunities for our HR professionals. If you thrive in an environment that fosters growth and development, you may be the perfect fit for our team.

In addition to being professional and efficient in your work, you have a natural inclination to experiment and make data-driven decisions. You possess a curiosity for learning new ways of working and are adept at measuring the effectiveness of development programs. Your ability to adapt and improve satisfaction, knowledge transfer, behavior change, and return on learning investment sets you apart.

Overall, we are currently seeking a development-oriented, experienced HR professional who also brings a sense of fun to the workplace. If this description resonates with you, we would be thrilled to have you join our team!

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

We offer an exciting and fulfilling job that provides great learning opportunities and allows you to make a meaningful impact on our mission of building a sustainable future through digitalization. As a leadership developer, you will be a highly valued colleague on both the business side and within our HR department. We can also promise that fun at work is guaranteed as your future colleagues have a “good” sense of humour.

Elisa has consistently been ranked as one of Finland's top employers for several reasons. We foster a flexible and trusting work culture, provide a friendly and supportive working environment, have excellent leadership, and encourage continuous curiosity and personal development. We believe inviting everyone to contribute their unique strengths in building a sustainable future together. Learn more about Elisa and our team of elisians here.

As pioneers of flexible work in Finland, we strike a balance by combining remote and on-site work practices. At Elisa, your way of working will be influenced by your role and preferences, as well as by the collaborative work community and our shared goals. Most of our in-person leadership trainings are held at our headquarters in Pasila, Helsinki.

If this role has piqued your interest, we're delighted to hear that!Please feel free to reach out to Anu Koivu, VP of HR, at +358 50 375 9881 (available on August 9th and 10th, from 9-10 am) for any further inquiries. Additionally, please note that we will be reviewing applications and contacting potential candidates during the application period. Therefore, we encourage you to submit your CV, a short application letter, and your salary request as soon as possible.

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