**Main Purpose of Role** + Responsible for learning and development curriculum planning, implementing and executing of learning and development programs within Japan that make the best use of Abbott employee’s current and future abilities. + Manage the overall training delivery and operations activities in Japan and ensure they are conducted efficiently, cost–effectively and in accordance with the organization’s policies and standards. + Individual contributor with comprehensive knowledge in the events management, coordination, and management of training and development activities and tasks + Self-starter that is able to work with limited supervision but with regional and global mindset to keep leadership informed + Ability to execute specialized projects while meeting the organization’s needs. + Ability to trouble-shoot issues and problem-solve while considering current training processes. + Ability to flex depending on Japan market local needs and able to quickly support ad-hoc projects when and where needed ***** Apply developed learning and development knowledge and skills in the planning, implementation and delivery of training programs; work with the organization on learning needs of their business through vehicles such as the training needs analysis. ***** Support sourcing, evaluating, and tracking third party training vendors and programs; local training, events management (and others as needed) vendors contract processes with local purchasing; support and maintain on-going vendor relationships. ***** Maintain and analyze organization and individual training metrics in order to monitor the effectiveness of internal and external training programs; provide operational support to metrics gathering systems. ***** Support researching and sourcing training programs and resources, or recommend externally-provided programs, which meet the needs of individuals and are consistent with the organization’s overall training plan. ***** Provide guidance to employees about the organization's training programs and policies and arrange for them to participate in internal and external training so the organization’s training resources are allocated effectively. ***** Coordinate delivery and operations activities to ensure training programs are delivered with high quality resources. + Coordinate day to day logistical support to execute the delivery of training. + Procures, organizes, maintains, prepares and provides, set-up of materials, audio visual equipment and classrooms. + Provide customer service to organization’s employees with training registration and cancellations, course offering questions and other training related inquires. + Maintain and updated training registration site for local classes and monitor classes and enrollments. + Establish local course costs for open enrollment classes and intact request. + Support other TD shared goals activities that require L&D support (key talent programs, capability, webinars, etc) ***** Track local training budget and report to management on a monthly basis the budget status and LBE. ***** Support the processing of invoices, documentation and monthly reconciliation for responsible budgets. ***** Support global and local translations by providing in-country review of translated content. ***** Keep abreast of developments and innovations in training and education in industry and government education sectors so the organization’s training activities remain current and relevant **Qualifications** Education **Education Level** Associates Degree or equivalent Required **Major/Field of Study** HR, General Management or Business Administration or relevant studies **Education Level** Bachelor’s Degree preferred but not required _Experience/Background_ **Experience** + 3-5 years training operations or relevant experience + 2 years of project management experience + Proficient in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint + Able to lift up to 50 pounds + Excellent organizational skills + Strong communication skills + Strong service orientation skills **Experience Details** + Need on a daily basis to maintain optimal operations processes + 2 years of project management experience + Need on a project basis to effectively manage components of a project + Proficient in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint + Use on a daily basis + Able to lift up to 50 pounds + Need when setting up training classes + Excellent organizational skills + Stay agile and flexible to respond to changing organizational needs + Keep multiple stakeholders informedAnswer customer inquiries **Position Details** + Travel 10% + Located in Tokyo, Mita office + Full-Time An Equal Opportunity Employer Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com