Academy Manager (Learning & Development)

Permanent employee, Full-time · Rijswijk

Why this Role Matters

At Helin, we help industrial sectors become safer, more efficient, and more sustainable through data and digitalization. As we grow, learning becomes pivotal—for both our customers navigating transformation and our teams delivering innovation. That’s why we’ve launched the Helin Academy: a central hub for enablement and growth.

You’ll lead this strategic initiative—building scalable learning experiences that empower people to succeed and drive lasting impact.

What You'll Achieve

Develop and lead Helin Academy strategy: craft and execute a learning and development strategy that supports business goals, covering both employee growth and customer education.
Design and deliver scalable training programs: create eLearning courses, onboarding paths, product training, certifications, and role-specific development using modern tools.
Build and lead a high-performing team: hire, mentor, and manage LMS designers, trainers, content creators, and platform admins.
Enable customer success through learning: collaborate with Customer Success, Product, Project, and Marketing teams to design training that boosts product adoption and satisfaction.
Drive commercial and strategic impact: develop a sustainable commercial model including monetized offerings, certifications, and partner enablement.
Expand the learning technology stack: enhance and scale the existing LMS and training platforms to deliver a seamless, engaging learner experience.
Measure and optimize: set KPIs, track effectiveness, and refine programs based on feedback and business results.

What You Bring

A proven track record (5+ years) in learning & development, enablement, or customer education in SaaS or tech environments
Track record with people management, including building and growing a team.
Experience building an academy or training function from scratch, including hiring and team leadership
Familiarity with platforms like LearnUpon, EasyGenerator, Heygen, or Canva
Strategic mindset—you connect learning to commercial goals and long-term growth
Strong communication and stakeholder skills to align across Product, Customer Success, and Marketing
A passion for adult learning, instructional design, and measurable outcomes

Bonus Superpowers

Experience designing monetized training or partner enablement programs
Background in sustainability, energy, or industrial tech learning contexts

Your Growth Journey

Near term: Establish core Academy strategy,extend usage of current tools, shape, and scale up pilot programs to maturity
Long term: Shape Helin’s long-term learning ecosystem and become a key growth driver across business units

Additional Information

Location: Hybrid – 3 days/week in our Rijswijk office (Netherlands-based candidates only)
Your journey: Introduction call → Peer Interview → Interview with COO + Case study → Offer
Timeline: Offer expected within 10–15 working days
Next step: Apply with your CV and a short motivation letter in English

Why Join Helin?

Work at the intersection of industrial tech, sustainability, and digital enablement
Annual €3,000 personal development budget
24 holiday days, hybrid work model, and weekly team lunches
Commuting costs covered (bike, train, or car) + SARs participation
Join a kind, driven, and inclusive team with 30+ nationalities—where learning and growth are part of the mission

Ready to shape the future of Learning & development at Helin Data? Apply now!

Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.

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