Senior L&D Specialist - German speaking

## Who we are VOIS (Vodafone Intelligent Solutions) is a strategic arm of Vodafone Group Plc, creating value for customers by delivering intelligent solutions through Talent, Technology & Transformation. As the largest shared services organisation in the global telco industry with 30,000 FTE, our portfolio of next-generation solutions and services are designed in partnership with customers across Vodafone Group, local markets, and partner markets to simplify and drive growth. With our strategic partner Accenture, we work alongside our Vodafone customers, other Telco and tech companies to drive transformation, meet the challenges of our industry and ensure we stay relevant and resilient. This partnership is a unique, industry-first model which brings together the best of in-house and 3rd party capability. We work with customers across 28 countries from 10 VOIS locations: Albania, Egypt, Hungary, India, Romania, Spain, Turkey, UK, Germany, Ireland, and with a network of teams in Czech Republic, Italy, Greece, and Portugal. #VOIS #BeUnrivalled #CreateTheFuture ## About this Role As a Learning & Development Specialist, you will partner with business leaders and HR stakeholders to identify capability needs, design impactful learning solutions, and support employees throughout their development journey. You will manage learning programs, collaborate with external providers, and help build future-ready skills across the organization. This role is particularly suited to someone with exposure to Technology, Engineering, or IT environments, who understands emerging technology trends and can translate business and technical needs into effective learning experiences. ## What you’ll do * Identify capability gaps and learning needs through stakeholder consultation and business partnership * Design, implement, and continuously improve training and development programs * Develop and manage learning portfolios, curricula, and development pathways * Partner with external training providers and oversee learning delivery quality * Support employees and managers with learning recommendations, coaching, and development guidance * Collaborate with local and global stakeholders to deliver strategic learning initiatives * Track learning effectiveness, manage resources, and support budget optimization * Facilitate workshops and training sessions on selected topics when required. ## Who you are * An experienced Learning & Development professional with 5–8 years' experience in relevant L&D roles, ideally within a technology or tech-enabled business environment * A strong consultant who can translate business needs into practical learning and capability solutions * Comfortable managing multiple stakeholders, projects, and priorities in a complex international environment * A confident communicator who can effectively engage employees, managers, and senior leaders * Fluent in German and English, with experience collaborating across global teams * Ideally, you bring experience from an engineering, technology, or technical business environment and have a good understanding of current technology trends, digital capabilities, and the challenges of developing talent in technical organizations ## Not a perfect fit? Concerned you may not meet every requirement? Vodafone is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align exactly with every aspect of the job description, you are encouraged to apply. You may be the right candidate for this or another opportunity, and the recruitment team will support you in exploring where your skills fit best. ## In return we provide you with * A dynamic environment where innovative ideas are always welcome * A collaborative community where your professional goals and work are supported by a diverse team * Access to internal and external trainings via other providers * A supportive internal coaching and...