5 Leadership Development jobs in Thailand

FIND YOUR 'BETTER' AT AIA

We don't simply believe in being 'The Best'. We believe in better - because there's no limit to how far 'better' can take us.

We believe in empowering every one of our people to find their 'better' - in the work they do, the career they build, the life they live and the difference they make. So that together we can support even more people - including our own - to live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.

If you believe in better, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

Manage, plan, deliver and monitor the results on leadership & talent development to support AIA's Operational People Review. In addition, Leadership & Talent Development, Specialist will be involved in conducting talent assessments.

Support Director, Learning & Development to identify development needs and find the execution of grooming future talent pipeline, design and implement the development programmes to support critical development needs of high potentials and talent group to enable it to fully utilize the potential of its people and meet future and challenging business needs.

Strategic management and Support

• Plan, support, and implement corporate strategic development programmes to build critical capabilities and leadership for People Manager at N-3 and N-4 level i.e. Be spoke, StepUp, Management Associate Program, CoP, etc.
• Work closely to support Director, Learning & Development in validating the quality of Operational People Review Nomination List, Career Profiles, Talent Identification & Succession Planning list, and Talent Action Plan
• Plan, implement, reinforce and manage the AIA Mentoring Programme to build strong network of AIA leaders and promote AIA's coaching culture.
• Elicit feedback regarding effectiveness and efficiency of services delivered and initiate and/or participate in projects that are aligned with broader HR strategy

Operational Improvement

• Ensure effective collaboration with HRBPs to identify problem areas and opportunities for improvement
• update, manage and review policies/contents/KM articles on employee portal

in leadership & talent development area including PDD and career development (if needed)

• Evaluate training effectiveness of the leadership development programs conducted and identify areas for improvement to ensure maximum effectiveness in meeting program objectives or arising business needs
• Continuously improve or redesign own working process to enhance simplification and improve turnaround time for better leaders/users' experience
• Manage budget effectively

Policy and process exception handling

• Provide guidance and support to People Advisors and HRBPs in handling policy and process exceptions, including interpretation of ambiguous policy

Build a career with us as we help our customers and the community live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.

You must provide all requested information, including Personal Data, to be considered for this career opportunity. Failure to provide such information may influence the processing and outcome of your application. You are responsible for ensuring that the information you submit is accurate and up-to-date.

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the pet food industry? As our SEA Value Leadership (Cost Optimization) Product Development Technologist – Dry and C&T, you'll be part of a dynamic team dedicated to driving product renovation, optimizing costs, and ensuring high-quality pet nutrition. Together, we'll shape the future of pet food and contribute to Mars' ongoing success.

What You'll Do

As our SEA Value Leadership Dry C&T PDD Technologist, your key responsibilities will include:

• Product Renovation & Cost Optimization – Execute renovation initiatives to support DiB/COGS transformation, ensuring cost-effective and high-performance Dry/C&T pet food products.
• Recipe Development & Scale-Up – Lead product design from lab-scale prototypes to full-scale industrial production, ensuring compliance with nutrition, safety, and palatability standards.
• Quality & Compliance – Ensure products meet internal (Mars Q&FS, MPENS) and external (AAFCO) standards, delivering on all critical success factors (CSFs).
• Cross-Functional Collaboration – Work closely with market teams, R&D, regulatory, and manufacturing sites to align product development with business goals.
• Risk Assessment & Implementation – Conduct risk assessments, develop mitigation plans, and lead factory trials, commissioning, and validation to ensure smooth production.
• Technical Leadership & Documentation – Maintain product factbooks, specifications, and technical documentation, ensuring traceability and continuous improvement.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who has:

• At least 5 years of experience in Food R&D or Continuous Improvement from Food industry.
• Strong understanding of raw materials, nutrition, and manufacturing processes, preferably in pet food or meat processing.
• Strong problem-solving, logical thinking, and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Food Science, Food Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven ability to lead and implement innovation projects, with experience in recipe development software and regulatory compliance processes.
• Good command of English communication for collaboration across teams.

Why Work at Mars?

At Mars, we offer more than just a job – we offer a career with a purpose and great perks Here's what you can expect:

• A Global Network – Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
• Purpose-Driven Work – Join a purpose driven company, where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Learning & Development – Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• Competitive Compensation – An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

Diversity & Inclusion at Mars

• Mars is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colors, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
• If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request.
• The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

Job Purpose:
Plan, drive, and deliver the implementation of leadership & talent development initiatives and monitor the results to support AIA's Operational People Review (OPR), OotF, and People strategies.

In addition, Leadership & Talent Development, Principal will also be responsible developing and deploying our strategic talent and leadership pipeline objectives. This will include involvement in the OPR process, talent analytics, talent assessment at functional level to identify development areas in which performance can be improved, groom future talent pipeline, and implementation of the talent management and development programmes to support critical development needs of high potentials, successors, and talent group to enable it to fully utilize the potential of its people and meet future and challenging business needs.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Strategic management and Support

• Work closely with Director, Learning & Development to plan, develop, and implement leadership & talent development strategies to support AIA leadership pipeline by aligning with Group and local HR strategy

• Work closely with HRBP to support EXCO/Leadership Review Council in validating the quality of Operational People Review (OPR) Nomination List and ensure the quality of succession planning and Individual Development Plan for building the critical capabilities to increase level of their readiness

• Plan, develop, and implement leadership & talent development initiatives/programmes to support AIA leadership pipeline (high-potentials: H3-H5 and successors in both managerial and specialist career tracks) and workforce planning for critical functions

• Design, implement, and reinforce "Learn from Others" platform" that cover mentoring, coaching, community of practice (CoP), etc. to strengthen leadership, build strong network of AIA leaders, and promote AIA's coaching culture

• Involve and support the company in enhancing knowledge of PDD and career development

• Manage the development and delivery of strategic leadership development programmes for People Manager (N-4 and above) including first-line manager

• Elicit feedback regarding effectiveness and efficiency of services delivered and initiate and/or participate in projects that are aligned with broader HR strategy

Operational Improvement

• Ensure effective collaboration with People Advisors and HRBPs to identify problem areas and opportunities for improvement

• Define, review and update policies/guidelines/contents/articles on employee portal in leadership & talent development area including PDD and career development (if needed)

• Evaluate training effectiveness of the leadership development programs conducted and identify areas for improvement to ensure maximum effectiveness in meeting program objectives or arising business needs

• Coach and guide people managers/leaders to enhance skills and knowledge in all areas of leadership & talent development of their teams/departments

• Continuously improve or redesign working process to enhance simplification and improve turnaround time for better leaders/users' experience

• Plan and manage resources and budget effectively

Policy and process exception handling

• Provide guidance in relating to leadership & talent development to senior management team, HODs, etc. on a regular basis

• Provide guidance and support to HR Advisors and HRBPs in handling policy and process exceptions, including interpretation of ambiguous policy.

Expert services

• Facilitate and construct the development of identified successors, high potentials and talents. Accountable for the young leaders in Management Associate Program or similar programme including development and performance monitoring to infuse new talents into the business

• Be expert in facilitating development programs including PDD that related/ support to talent, leadership, performance, etc. as per assignment

• Monitor future leadership development trends and development gaps to shape the right strategy with Head of L&D to create impactful leadership development solutions to help organization develop successors/high potentials pool

• Build the culture and embed the development and delivery of coaching and mentoring capability within organization growing the current AIA Coaching practices and promoting the benefits of coaching and mentoring among people managers

• Involve and support the company in enhancing knowledge of PDD and career development

• Manage the development and delivery of strategic leadership development programmes for People Manager (N-4 and above) including first-line manager

• Elicit feedback regarding effectiveness and efficiency of services delivered and initiate and/or participate in projects that are aligned with broader HR strategy

• Gain insights from generated reports and analysis on specific local data to formulate findings and recommendations for management's decision making or implement new initiatives

• Update data correctly in related HR systems (OPR module, Career Profile, TAP, etc.) including learning records in Workday and recommend enhancement in accordance with defined governance

• Coordinate, meet and liaise with functional/ department managers to support on talent identification, assessment, and development as well as obtain their feedback for improvement

• Liaise, engage, and work closely with partners/vendors to develop and implement leadership development solutions to support talent, successor & leadership development within planned budget. Be able to guide, negotiate, influence, and manage partners/vendors with positive relationship and get the right solutions aligning with job scope/requirements.

• Handle and engage in special projects and/ or assignments such as HR projects, L&D projects, and regional projects to ensure they are implemented or carried out successfully as planned or expected

Qualifications:

• Learning Agility
• Good influencing/negotiation/motivational skills
• Coaching / Developing Others
• Strong execution and problem-solving skill
• Good communication/presentation skills
• Good facilitation skill
• Innovation
• Interpersonal skills
• Planning & Organizing skills
• Digital literacy

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Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with senior management to define and drive learning strategic directions with a strong focus on sales development.

• Design and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs/OKRs) to ensure strategic initiatives and training programs deliver measurable impact.

• Conduct data analysis to generate insights that enhance the effectiveness of training, development, and organizational growth initiatives.

• Prepare strategic reports and executive presentations to communicate progress and recommendations to senior stakeholders.

• Work cross-functionally with Sales, Training, Marketing, Product, and Vendors to align and implement strategic projects.

• Support Digital Transformation and Learning Innovation initiatives, including digital learning platforms, corporate academies, and upskilling/reskilling programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Business Administration, Human Resources, Economics, Finance, or related fields.

• Strong English proficiency to effectively communicate and collaborate with both local and international stakeholders.

• Proven experience in Project Management, Consulting, or Training roles.

• Knowledge of Insurance, Investment and Financial Products

• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data-driven decision making (Excel, BI tools, or data analytics).

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.

• Knowledge of Digital Transformation, Business Innovation, and Learning & Development trends.

• Ability to work collaboratively across functions with strong stakeholder management skills.

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