About usGEA is one of the largest suppliers for the food and beverage processing industry and a wide range of other process industries. Approximately 18,000 employees in more than 60 countries contribute significantly to GEA’s success – come and join them! We offer interesting and challenging tasks, a positive working environment in international teams and opportunities for personal development and growth in a global company.Tasks & ResponsibilitesAt GEA we are committed to driving high performance, fostering innovation, and perpetuating a culture of continuous development. Our mission is to empower our team with the skills and knowledge essential for success in the future of work and to enhance their career sustainability.The Senior Learning Manager (f/m/d/x) is a role that will act as strategic partner to different functions in the organization. You are responsible for dedicated learning portfolios within the GEA Academy and translate strategic initiatives and needs into the correct learning activities for these specific target groups. You will ensure smooth and tailored learning activities for different groups enabling them to perform their job in the organization.Your tasks:You act as strategic partner to dedicated functions and support them to reach their targets by implementing appropriate learning activitiesYou manage and maintain one or more learning portfolios such as Service, Sales, Leadership or othersYou are responsible for independently managing strategic projects and initiatives and driving them to success (incl. full budget responsibility)You consult and translate learning demands on multi-impact, complex strategic initiatives You design learning solutions considering didactics, methodologies and learning formats to reach the learning objectives in an efficient and effective wayYou develop these learning solutions as per design with the support of internal or external resourcesYou drive the selection of new external providers and cultivate a good collaboration with existing providersYou pro-actively detect and prioritize training needs and according to training developmentYou collaborate closely with learning managers from other portfolios (e.g. divisional portfolios) where required to ensure a fitting offer of learning activities in the GEA AcademyYou evaluate programs and learning activities and measure the impact to the businessProfileAdvanced degree (Bachelor or Master) in Learning and Development, Organizational Development / Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field.At least 5 years experience in portfolio management and learning designSkilled in managing complex projects and numerous stakeholders; experience in agile project management as well as managing employee relations are an assetConceptually and intuitively understand how people learn and what makes an effective learning experience.Extensive experience with a broad range of learning methods and formatsExceptional analytical skills and strategic agilitySuperior communication and relationship-building abilities.Fluency in English and German language is a preferenceWe offerWork with a supportive and international teamModern working environment with flexible working options and home office for a good work-life balanceA wide range of personal and professional training and development opportunities for your career planningCompany pension scheme and accident insurance30 days annual leave plus 24th & 31st of DecemberAttractive company benefits such as discounts on gym memberships, courses, etc.JobRad including subsidyGood access to public transport and a subsidy for public transport use