About this role
Requisition ID: 43305 Job DescriptionIn every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences - together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy. About the role.McCain's Global Learning Centre of Excellence (COE) is looking for a Senior Manager, Learning Advisory, to be the primary L&D partner for assigned global business functions. In this role you act like an owner -- working backwards from business strategy to close the gap between where our people are today and where the business needs them to be. This is a consulting and advisory role, not a training delivery role. What you'll be doing.1. Act as the Strategic L&D Partner for Assigned FunctionsServe as the primary L&D contact for assigned global functions -- listen first, build trust, and have the courage to challenge thinking and push boundaries with senior leaders.Leverage data and insights to diagnose capability needs and translate business priorities into clear learning and development plans.Think big -- bring bold ideas that challenge the status quo and help leaders build future-ready teams. 2. Build and Deliver Capability PlansDevelop ambitious, multi-year capability goals with functional leaders -- paired with clear actions and plans to make them happen.Shift functions from one-off training toward continuous, skills-first development -- embracing a 'fail fast and learn' mindset when approaches need to change.Commission and oversee learning program design in partnership within the COE, using blended, digital, and AI-enabled approaches. 3. Apply a Performance Consulting ApproachDig in to diagnose root causes of performance and capability gaps before recommending solutions -- the answer is not always training.Facilitate structured needs analysis with leaders, HRBPs, and subject matter experts -- invite diverse perspectives and surface the real issues.Define success metrics upfront; measure impact against business outcomes, not activity completion. 4. Manage the Learning PortfolioOwn the learning portfolio for assigned functions -- relentlessly prioritize what delivers the greatest impact and have the courage to say no to the rest.Partner with the COE to oversee program quality, vendor management, and delivery.Report capability impact to leadership and functional stakeholders, using data and insights to drive continuous improvement. 5. Collaborate Across the COE and People FunctionTake ownership across boundaries -- partner with HRBPs, Talent Management and global functional leaders to connect capability planning to broader talent strategy.Share business intelligence and stakeholder insights to strengthen COE priorities, tools, and methodologies.Model a coaching mindset -- ask questions, empower others, and build a culture of curiosity and continuous improvement.Act as the COE's liaison for AI Enablement -- ensuring learning strategy stays aligned with the Digital Technology team, Commercial functions, and the AI Enablement team. What you'll need to be successful.Required Experience & Background7+ years in Learning & Development, with experience in a strategic, business-facing advisory capacity.Track record building capability frameworks and multi-year learning plans aligned to business strategy.Experience as a trusted advisor to senior leaders in a large, complex, matrixed organization.Demonstrated use of performance consulting methodology -- root-cause diagnosis, needs analysis, evidence-based solution design.Proven experience working in a global, multi-region environment -- navigating regional nuances, aligning multiple markets, and driving consistent standards across geographies.Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or professional certification in L&D, HR, or OD is preferred. Requir