Learning And Development Specialist

About Lenovo

Lenovo is a global technology company with US$83 billion in revenue, ranked #196 on the Fortune Global 500, and present in 180 markets. Its mission is to make smarter technology available to everyone through a broad portfolio that includes AI-enabled and AI-optimized devices, infrastructure, software, solutions, and services. The company continues to invest in innovation with the aim of creating a more equitable, trustworthy, and intelligent future for people everywhere.

Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange as Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) and ADR: LNVGY.

Role Overview

The Learning & Development Specialist will create, run, and assess training and capability-building initiatives that improve workforce preparedness at Lenovo Manufacturing KSA. Reporting to the L&D Lead, this position covers the complete learning cycle, from identifying needs to measuring impact, with a strong emphasis on manufacturing capability development, new-hire onboarding, and collaboration across Saudi Arabia and Lenovo’s China operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out training needs assessments across manufacturing, operations, and support teams to pinpoint skill gaps.
• Build learning materials, courses, and workshops that align with business goals and Lenovo’s global standards.
• Deliver classroom, virtual, and on-the-job learning sessions covering both technical and behavioural skills.
• Run onboarding and orientation for new hires, including trainee groups.
• Support learning programs involving Lenovo’s China-based teams, including trainee placements and knowledge-sharing at sites.
• Create cross-cultural materials and briefings to help Saudi and China teams work effectively together.
• Serve as a link between local and global L&D stakeholders to keep programs aligned and consistent.
• Monitor learning indicators such as completion rates, mentor coverage, satisfaction scores, and total training hours.
• Prepare dashboards and reports on learning outcomes for the L&D Lead and senior leaders.
• Use data and participant feedback to suggest improvements.
• Administer the LMS, training records, and schedules.
• Coordinate with external vendors, training partners, and assessment platforms.
• Assist with psychometric and competency assessments for candidate and talent evaluation.
• Ensure programs follow Lenovo policies, Saudi labor rules, and HRDF/relevant KSA training requirements.
• Deliver company orientation sessions covering the company profile, organizational structure, and workplace policies.

Qualifications and Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Education, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, MIS, or a related discipline is required.
• At least 5 years of experience in Learning & Development, Training, or Talent Development is preferred, ideally in manufacturing, technology, or a multinational setting.
• Hands-on experience in designing and delivering training programs from start to finish is needed.
• Experience using LMS platforms and learning analytics/reporting tools is required.
• Prior exposure to cross-cultural or international work environments is considered an advantage.
• Ability to train employees and trainee cohorts across technical and soft-skill topics is expected.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong ability in instructional design and facilitation.
• Clear communication and confident presentation skills.
• Ability to interpret learning data and turn metrics into actionable insights.
• Proficiency with PowerPoint, Excel, Power BI, and reporting tools.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional coordination.
• Cultural awareness, adaptability, and sensitivity.
• English is required; Arabic is strongly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications such as CIPD, ATD, SHRM, PHRi, or instructional design credentials are a plus.
• Experience using psychometric assessment tools is preferred.
• Familiarity with Saudi labor market programs such as HRDF and Saudization initiatives is desirable.