Global Learning & Development Program Manager - Data Centers (remote in Europe)

Eaton Corporation; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy management company is seeking a Global Learning & Development Program Manager based in Dublin. In this role, you will design leadership and professional skill development solutions, collaborate with global leaders, and implement effective training strategies for the Data Center segment. The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of experience in Learning and Training Management, and a strong background in sales enablement and technical training.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Access to continuous learning and development

Project involvement with global impact

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Learning, Training Management, and Performance Management roles.
• Experience with instructional design principles and processes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Align L&D with Data Center goals through partnership with global leaders.
• Design scalable processes integrating learning into operations.
• Develop training for sales teams on data center energy solutions.
• Manage full development cycle from needs analysis to evaluation.
• Establish KPIs to measure training effectiveness.

Skills

Global L&D strategy development

Sales enablement

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-functional collaboration

Measuring learning impact

Innovative training delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

Eaton is seeking a Global Learning & Development Program Manager to join our Learning & Culture Center of Excellence (COE) to support the growth of our global Data center segment. This position can be based anywhere in Europe.

In this role, you will work across business units and functions to design and implement strategic leadership and professional skill development solutions that align with our organization’s mission, values, and business priorities. As part of the Global Learning and Culture leadership team, you will collaborate closely with the global Data center leadership team and subject matter experts (SMEs) from various functions across all Electrical Sector businesses.

This highly visible role involves partnering with key functional leaders to assess critical skills, ultimately creating enterprise alignment for professional technical and leadership learning. The position requires extensive experience, intellectual curiosity, and a collaborative approach to identify, design, and deliver effective strategies.

What you’ll do

• Strategic L&D Deployment: Partner with global leaders to align leadership and professional development with Data Center goals.
• Process Optimization: Design scalable, high-impact processes that integrate learning into hiring, performance, and operations.
• Sales Enablement: Develop and deliver training that equips sales teams with the knowledge, tools, and skills to effectively position and sell data center and energy solutions.
• Role Standardization: Define global job descriptions and core competencies for key data center roles.
• Program Management: Lead leadership and technical training programs, including digital learning, workshops, and mentoring.
• Innovative Learning: Apply modern learning technologies and methods to enhance development programs.
• Framework Implementation: Collaborate with training teams to roll out standardized learning frameworks.
• Continuous Improvement: Gather feedback and use data to refine learning initiatives.
• Performance Metrics: Establish KPIs to measure training effectiveness and impact.
• Onboarding & Branding: Support talent acquisition through a strong EVP and structured onboarding aligned with competencies.
• Lifecycle Oversight: Manage the full development cycle from needs analysis to evaluation.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Align with partner teams to streamline and scale learning processes.
• Scalable Training Solutions: Deliver creative, multilingual training programs across regions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• 7+ years of experience in Learning, Training Management and Performance Management roles, with progressively increasing responsibilities.
• Experience with instructional design principles and processes preferred.

Skills

• Proven experience developing and executing global L&D strategies is a must
• Strong background in sales enablement and technical training
• Knowledge of data center operations and talent needs is highly preferred
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration
• Proficient in measuring learning impact and driving continuous improvement
• Experience delivering scalable, innovative training across regions

What we can offer to you

• Be part of a purpose-driven company committed to improving the quality of life and the environment.
• Work on cutting-edge energy transition projects with global impact.
• Enjoy a flexible, hybrid work environment and a culture of inclusion and innovation.
• Access to continuous learning, leadership development, and global career opportunities.

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