• Application Deadline: Fri, 20 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Head of Training



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 7 - 10 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Human Resources / HR 
  
  

Job Summary

• Our client is seeking a target-driven and visionary Head of Training to lead and scale its internal and external training strategy.


• This is not just a leadership role - it’s a business-critical, revenue-generating position. 


• The successful candidate will not only drive internal talent development but also lead the commercialization of training offerings to external partners, clients, and vendors.

Job Overview

• As the Head of Training, you will design, implement, and manage a cutting-edge training and development ecosystem tailored for a rapidly evolving tech environment. 


• You will also play a key role in marketing and selling training programs to partners and clients, contributing to business growth.


• This role requires a unique blend of technical knowledge, strategic thinking, and business development expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a holistic training strategy aligned with business goals and evolving tech trends


• Design and deliver technical onboarding, upskilling programs, certifications, and leadership development initiatives for IT, engineering, product, and support teams


• Identify current and future skills gaps, and recommend relevant learning interventions


• Partner with department heads and technical leads to ensure training aligns with real-time needs


• Manage a high-performing team of trainers, instructional designers, and coordinators


• Build and maintain relationships with external vendors, platforms (e.g., Coursera, Udemy, Pluralsight), and partners


• Oversee the implementation and management of an internal Learning Management System (LMS)


• Define and track training effectiveness through measurable KPIs and ROI reporting


• Market and sell the company’s training offerings to external stakeholders – achieving set sales targets


• Represent the training unit in strategic meetings, proposals, and industry events


• Promote a culture of continuous learning and innovation

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, IT, HR, Education, or related field


• 7 - 10 years of experience in training or L&D, with at least 3 years in a leadership role in a tech or IT-focused environment


• In-depth understanding of technical domains such as DevOps, cloud computing, software development, or cybersecurity


• Proven experience designing and implementing scalable training programs


• Strong grasp of learning technologies, e-learning platforms, and LMS systems


• Excellent leadership, communication, stakeholder engagement, and project management skills


• Strong business acumen and experience driving revenue from training solutions


• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, agile, and innovation-driven environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional certifications in training or learning design (e.g., CPTM, ATD, CIPD)


• Experience with Agile learning methodologies


• Previous experience in high-growth tech startups or multinational environments.

What We Offer

• A strategic leadership role in a fast-paced multinational tech company


• A platform to shape the future of learning and capability-building across Africa


• A competitive salary with performance-based incentives


• Career growth and development opportunities within a forward-thinking organization


• A dynamic and collaborative work culture that values innovation.