Learning Content Lead

The Learning Content Lead is  responsible for designing, developing, and managing innovative learning programs that equip our global workforce, particularly in the Vopak key disciplines and functional domains, with the critical skills needed to meet future business challenges. This role is a catalyst for standardizing our Vopak Way of Working, including digital transformation, focused on leveraging modern technologies, including AI, to deliver engaging, high-impact learning experiences aligned with organizational strategy and career development paths.

Key Responsibilities

1. Content Development

• Future-Focused Curriculum Design: Own the end-to-end project management for developing new learning content,
• SME Partnership: Work closely with Functional Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to translate complex business and technical requirements into structured, effective, and audience-appropriate learning content and programs (e.g., functional onboarding).
• Content Governance: Establish and manage the learning agenda for key functional domains, including Vopak Solutions and Vopak Systems, ensuring all content is maintained, updated, and aligned with the latest system releases and business priorities.

2. Learning Innovation & Delivery

• Innovation Champion: Implement and support the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools for the rapid generation of new content, the conversion of existing materials into innovative formats (e.g., microlearning, simulations), and personalized learning paths.
• Engagement & User Experience (UX): Assess and adjust content based on rigorous didactical criteria, ensuring it is presented in the most appealing and innovative way to realize maximum learning effect and generate the best UX.
• Global Training: Regularly train and support local Learning Leads across the organization on new systems, content releases, and best practices to ensure consistent global adoption and quality.

3. Talent & Process Alignment

• Career Path Integration: Create and adjust all learning content and learning journeys to directly support the official career paths that the organization is promoting, linking skill acquisition to professional growth and mobility. (ambition 2026 - 2027)
• Continuous Process Improvement: Proactively identify opportunities to streamline, automate, and improve all learning and development processes, driving efficiency and effectiveness across the talent function.
• Audience Segmentation: Determine the correct learning audiences for specific courses and programs and manage the assignment and tracking of mandatory and developmental learning.

Qualifications & Skills

Required Technical & Functional Skills

• Experience (1-2 years) in Learning Content Development, Instructional Design, or Project Management within a (corporate) learning environment.
• Demonstrable experience working with complex functional areas, and translating their future skill needs into learning strategy. (for more junior profiles: take this out)
• Strong proficiency in Learning Management Systems (LMS) and modern content authoring tools.
• Experience or deep understanding of implementing AI and emerging technologies within content generation and delivery.

Essential Future-Ready Competencies

• Curiosity & Agility: Ability to anticipate future skill requirements (especially in digital and data analytics) and translate them into actionable learning roadmaps.
• Didactical Excellence: good understanding of adult learning principles, instructional design models, and effective learning transfer techniques.
• Digital Innovation Mindset: A strong drive to continuously seek out and adopt new technologies and innovative delivery methods to maximize learner engagement.
• Exceptional Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to collaborate effectively with senior functional leaders (SMEs), global teams, and external vendors. (for more junior profiles: take this out)
• Project Management Discipline: Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and deliver on scope and budget.