Manager, Learning Excellence, Compliance

Rolls-Royce

. Coordinate, govern, and continuously improve the effectiveness, efficiency, and experience of global learning at Rolls-Royce.

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeKrakow • PolandSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Learning and Development, Continuous Improvement, and Compliance within a global, regulated environment. Proficient in applying Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, and Design Thinking methodologies to enhance learning processes and drive operational excellence.

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Lean MethodologySix SigmaAgile MethodologyContinuous Improvement InitiativesLearning Performance Metrics

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Hard Skills

Learning & DevelopmentQuality ManagementCompliance ReportingData AnalyticsPerformance MetricsProject GovernanceStakeholder EngagementBudget ManagementProcess ImprovementRisk Management

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationInfluencing SkillsCollaborationStrategic LeadershipProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

HRISLMSReporting DashboardsData Integrity ToolsCompliance Tracking Systems

Industry Keywords

Global LearningOperational ExcellenceRegulated EnvironmentLearning GovernanceDigital Learning

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate, govern, and continuously improve the effectiveness, efficiency, and experience of global learning at Rolls-Royce.
Lead and govern a portfolio of continuous improvement projects across the Learning function.
Establish and maintain Learning Excellence standards, frameworks, and best practices.
Apply Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, and Design Thinking methodologies to improve learning processes, cycle times, cost efficiency, and impact.
Define and track learning performance metrics and KPIs.
Drive standardization while enabling regional flexibility for local business and regulatory needs.
Lead innovation in learning operations, digital learning, and workforce capability development.
Provide strategic leadership for the global EML programme, including planning, execution, governance, and continuous improvement.
Track, analyze, and report completion data and learner feedback; monitor non-compliance and recommend or apply consequences.
Maintain accurate, auditable completion records for internal and external compliance reporting.
Present programme updates and compliance/risk factors to executive sponsors and stakeholders.
Evaluate programme effectiveness and identify trends, risks, and opportunities to improve engagement and compliance rates.
Oversee budget, approvals, and spend transparency.
Establish and manage Learning governance mechanisms, including prioritization, intake, and review of initiatives and compliance programs.
Facilitate collaboration across global, regional, and business-unit learning teams.
Advise senior leaders on learning risk, compliance exposure, and improvement opportunities.
Provide regular reporting, dashboards, and executive updates.
Partner with HRIS/LMS and Digital teams on compliance tracking, reporting, analytics, data integrity, and system adoption.
Enable learning teams through tools, templates, playbooks, and capability-building related to continuous improvement and compliance.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred in Learning, Engineering, Business, Quality, or a related field.
10+ years of experience in Learning & Development, Quality, Compliance, or Operational Excellence in a global, regulated environment.
Proven experience leading enterprise-scale continuous improvement initiatives and methodologies.
Ability to influence at ET level with sponsors and at all levels, ensuring framework principles are not compromised, stakeholders are engaged, and appropriate challenge is provided.
Excellent communication skills, particularly stakeholder communications.
Ability to develop and undertake reporting and analytics and ensure data integrity.
Ability to communicate simply and appropriately while adhering to data privacy sensitivity in some locations, including Germany.
Poland right-to-work check required as part of the recruitment process.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus based on financial results and employee performance evaluation.
Employer financed private healthcare at LuxMed for employees; additional packages can be purchased.
Group life insurance.
Subsidy for glasses/contact lenses worn for work, up to PLN 600 gross every two years.
Subsidy for extra-curricular activities within the cafeteria system on the myBenefit platform/subsidy for Multisport cards, up to PLN 100 gross per month.
Internet and electricity allowance for remote work of PLN 100 gross per month.
Increased funding for the Employee Capital Plans (PPK) program; Rolls-Royce Sp. z o.o. contributes 3%.
Additional vacation days based on length of service.
Hybrid work model with a minimum of 2 days from the office.
Flexible start time between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.