Senior Manager – Learning & Capability

At dss+, you don’t just deliver projects - you help save lives, improve performance, and build a more sustainable future.

We are seeking a senior learning and capability professional to design and deliver capability-building solutions that support client transformation programs. This role focuses on creating practical, scalable learning experiences and systems that help people build skills, change behaviors, and improve performance on the job.

You will work with clients and consulting teams to design capability programs such as learning academies, competency models, role-based learning journeys, performance support resources, and measurement approaches. You will help ensure that learning is connected to business priorities and embedded into day-to-day operations rather than delivered as stand-alone training.

This is a senior individual contributor role with significant responsibility for solution design, client engagement, and contribution to the growth of our learning and capability offering.

You can be based in the UK, UAE or US however the role has a 50% requirement for international travel.

You will lead the design and delivery of enterprise capability solutions, working closely with clients and consulting teams to drive measurable outcomes.

You will:

• Design and deliver enterprise learning and capability solutions for client transformation programs

• Build role-based learning journeys, competency frameworks, assessments, and curriculum architectures

• Create learning approaches that include formal learning, on-the-job reinforcement, coaching, and performance support

• Partner with client stakeholders and consulting teams to align capability solutions to business goals, operational needs, and workforce outcomes

• Apply strong instructional design practices, including clear learning objectives, assessment strategies, and evaluation methods

• Develop scalable, reusable tools, templates, and content structures that improve consistency and quality across engagements

• Support pilot launches, implementation planning, and continuous improvement of capability programs

• Measure learning effectiveness and business impact, and use insights to refine solutions

You bring deep expertise in learning strategy, instructional design, and capability development, with a strong track record of delivering high-quality outcomes in complex environments.

You combine this expertise with a curious, problem-solving mindset, and are comfortable working with senior stakeholders to translate business needs into practical solutions.

You also bring:

• Demonstrable experience in learning & development, instructional design, capability building, or organisational development

• Strong foundation in adult learning, curriculum design, and learning evaluation methodologies

• Experience designing and implementing enterprise-level capability programmes

• Ability to work in fast-paced, evolving environments and manage multiple priorities effectively

• Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills

• Experience in consulting, transformation, or client-facing environments (preferred)

• Interest or experience in behaviour change, leadership development, or organisational psychology (advantageous)

• Proven experience in designing and delivering complex learning or capability programmes

• Strong expertise in instructional design, learning strategy, and capability frameworks

• Ability to engage senior stakeholders and translate business needs into practical solutions

• Experience working across global or cross-cultural environments (preferred)

• Familiarity with digital or AI-enabled learning solutions (advantageous)

We are implementers and change-makers. Our teams work from the boardroom to the shop floor, helping organisations build resilience, improve performance, and sustain results over time.

Our expertise spans industries including metals and mining, energy, chemicals, manufacturing, and private equity - combining deep operational knowledge with transformation and capability-building expertise.

dss+ is committed to building a diverse workforce and fostering an inclusive culture where everyone is respected, valued, and able to contribute fully.

We believe diversity strengthens our organisation and drives better outcomes for our people, our clients, and the communities we serve.