Location: Colombo
Other locations: Primary Location Only
Salary: Competitive
Date: 18 Jun 2026
Job description
Requisition ID: 1717927
At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.
Preferred Location – Sri Lanka
Talent Development Team – Learning Advisor- Assistant Manager
If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career experience as a Learning Advisor in a high growth organization, we have a role here. At EY GDS we value wellbeing, curiosity and agility as an individual. We createteams of inspiring, teaming and belonging. We care for our business, society and client. Our purpose is building a better working world. Does that resonate with you? We look forward to working with you.
Role Summary
The candidate will lead Talent Development and Learning for the location, ensuring strong alignment with the central TD strategy while tailoring execution to meet local business needs.
The role is responsible for planning and executing the deployment and delivery of all learning initiatives in line with organizational and talent objectives for the location. This includes driving effective adoption, engagement, and measurable impact of learning programs.
The incumbent will work closely with Service Line leaders, learning champions, business teams, and Talent functions to embed a culture of continuous learning.
Your key responsibilities
Ensure alignment of the location’s Talent Development approach with the central TD strategy and drive effective deployment of learning initiatives.
Manage learning deployment across levels with a strong focus on adoption, business relevance, and measurable impact.
Lead end-to-end planning and execution of the learning plan for the service line, including Needs analysis Skill-building interventions and assessments, Learning solution design, Program calendar deployment Monitoring learning progress and effectiveness.
Leverage internal learning platforms and technology to enhance learning reach, engagement, and tracking.
Providing insightful business inputs to the developing and designing of learning programs - classroom, e-learning or a blended learning approach in a professional services organization.
Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with internal stakeholders, business leaders, and team members to drive learning effectiveness.
Skills and attributes for success
Have strong working knowledge and experience in Learning and Development field, with a minimum of 8 years in the domain
Understanding business and Service Line priorities (Business Acumen)
Learning optimization, strategy and articulating learning value to business
Possess strong and demonstrable communication, presentation and consulting skills and be able to handle multiple audiences
Scheduling, deploying and operationalizing initiatives
Stand-up facilitation experience of at least 6 years
Program management skills
Knowledge management
Being digitally fluent – navigate through MS-office tools/other relevant platforms and technology
Program Management of Large-Scale Learning deployments
To qualify for the role, you must have
Graduate or a post graduate qualification in a Business or Human Resource discipline is desirable
Must have 8+ years’ experience in the domain
HR/L&D/ISTD/ASTD/CELTA/DELTA certified; PM certification will be helpful/Degree/diploma/competency assessments centres
Experience in leading and managing multiple projects and learning activities effectively
Have strong working knowledge and experience in Learning and Development field
Ideally, you’ll also have
Understanding of fundamentals in Instructional Design
Knowledge of industry trends in the learning space
Experience working in a consulting organization or in a similar professional services environment
Experience of working in a cross-border, virtual environment would be beneficial
Strong relationship management and stakeholder management skills
What we look for
A self-starter and independent thinker
Agile and curious to be creative and solution oriented
Compelling Executive Presence
Collaborative mindset and openness to working with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment
Ability to look at the big picture and think out of the box
What we offer
EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across multiple locations – Argentina, India, the Philippines, Hungary, Spain, Poland, Mexico and the UK – and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies and sectors, playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. We’ll introduce you to an ever-expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career.
Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
EY | Building a better working world
EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.
Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.
Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.
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