Global Learning Lead – Functional Academies

About the Role

Novelis, a global leader in aluminum recycling and rolling, is seeking a Global Learning Lead – Functional Academies to join their COE team. This role is pivotal in designing and implementing learning initiatives at the enterprise level, focusing on building capabilities for effective deployment of learning solutions in technical areas. The position is anchored in HR but works closely with Global Functions like Commercial, Metal, and SCM.

Responsibilities

• Own Novelis Functional Academies across core P&L functions.
• Lead end-to-end academy design, including academy architecture, role-based learning paths, curriculum logic, progression, and mastery levels.
• Ensure academies are grounded in functional workflows, decision rights, risk, compliance, governance, and business outcomes.
• Partner with regional learning teams and functional leaders to implement academies consistently across regions, adapting delivery to local contexts.
• Act as the single accountability point for academy relevance, quality, and scalability.
• Maintain relationships with external vendors and business schools to implement high-quality solutions.
• Plan and coordinate face-to-face and blended learning events, including vendor sourcing, logistics, and budget management.
• Work with regional learning teams to enable seamless deployment of global academies.
• Continuously improve functional learning systems, processes, and interventions to enhance learner experience and relevance.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of functional career pathways across various roles.
• Drive systematic capture of critical functional knowledge and expertise, partnering with SMEs to create learning content.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 10+ years’ experience in Commercial, Manufacturing, Procurement, Metal/Non-Metal functions, EHS, or other risk-based roles.
• Experience working across regions or business units.
• Exposure to standardization, best-practice deployment, or functional operating models.
• Strong functional credibility and business understanding.
• Systems, process, and continuous improvement mentality.
• Ability to translate deep functional expertise into scalable capability structures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• Experience working across multiple plants or regions.
• Interest in scaling technical expertise beyond individual contribution.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-funded Health Savings Account (HSA) and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA).
• Company-paid life insurance and voluntary coverage options.
• Competitive paid time off.
• 401(k) savings plan with company match.
• Retirement and post-retirement health coverage options.
• Employee assistance programs available 24/7.
• Wellness, career development, and work-life support resources.

Location: Novelis’ Global Corporate and North America Headquarters, Buckhead neighborhood, Atlanta, GA.

Note: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.