APAC- Training Manager

Job Summary

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions is part of Spirax Group, a FTSE100 and FTSE4Good multi-national industrial engineering Group with expertise in the control and management of steam, electric thermal solutions, peristaltic pumping and associated fluid technologies.

When you join us, you will be integrated into a cooperative and encouraging team, participate in challenging yet critical work, and experience ongoing growth opportunities to help you achieve your full potential. Visit our website to learn more.

Job Title: Training Manager

Location: Singapore & Shanghai

Location Type: Hybrid

Group: Spirax Group

Website (brief):

• Assess current and future training needs by conducting job analyses, reviewing career development paths, and collaborating with line managers and HR across APAC.
• Design and implement comprehensive training plans for diverse audiences, including internal teams and external channel partners.
• Deploy a variety of training methods such as instructor-led workshops, e-learning modules, coaching sessions, and peer mentoring, tailored for regional needs.
• Evaluate training effectiveness using feedback, performance metrics, and ROI analysis, and refine programs accordingly.
• Manage the training budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and cost-effective delivery of learning solutions.
• Stay informed on the latest trends in learning and development, incorporating innovative approaches and technologies relevant to APAC markets.
• Collaborate with external training providers and certification bodies to deliver accredited programs where applicable.
• Support onboarding and orientation programs to ensure new hires are equipped for success from day one.
• Maintain accurate training records and ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulatory standards.
• Act as a strategic partner to business leaders, aligning training initiatives with commercial and operational objectives across the region.

Key Responsibilities:

• A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Education, Business, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in a Training Manager or similar L&D leadership role, preferably in a commercial or technical environment.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences and influence stakeholders across cultures.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver results under tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Learning Management Systems (LMS); familiarity with digital learning tools is a plus.
• Relevant certifications in training, coaching, or instructional design (e.g., CIPD, ATD, or similar) are advantageous.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into actionable improvements.
• Cultural agility and adaptability, with a track record of working effectively across departments and diverse markets in APAC.
• Language skills: Fluency in English is essential; proficiency in Mandarin or another Asian language is a strong advantage.
• Willingness to travel regionally (approximately 20–30%) to deliver training and engage with stakeholders across APAC.

Benefits

• A competitive salary
• Flexible working arrangements
• A generous holiday allowance
• Three days’ paid volunteering leave
• Life assurance
• Additional support and benefits through our Everyone is Included Group Inclusion Plan

Everyone is Included at Spirax Group
We are passionate about creating inclusive and equitable working cultures where everyone can be themselves and achieve their full potential. For us, that means supportive teams and strong relationships where everyone’s contribution is valued – across social and cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, ages, genders, gender identities, abilities, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, and everything else that makes us human and unique.

We want everyone to be able to make their difference here, so we will always consider requests for flexible working.

We know that everyone needs some extra help from time to time too, so we have introduced a range of additional benefits through our Group Inclusion Commitments. These include:

• Gender-neutral parental leave
• 15 days of extra paid caregiver leave
• Paid time off and support for anyone experiencing pregnancy loss or domestic abuse
• Menopause-friendly workplace principles and more

Learn more at spiraxgroup.com/inclusion.

We are also a Disability Confident Committed Employer. If you would like to apply using this scheme, please select this option in our application form.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you require accommodations during the application process, please let us know.

Company Overview

At Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions, part of Spirax Group, we are driven by innovation and are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is empowered to make a difference. As a world leader in manufacturing peristaltic pumps and associated fluid path technologies for the life sciences and process industries, we offer a wide range of products, including tubing, specialised filling systems and products for single-use applications.

Our shared Purpose is to create sustainable value for all our stakeholders as we engineer a more efficient, safer and sustainable world. Our technologies play an essential role in critical industrial processes and industrial equipment across industries as diverse as Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology, Power Generation, Semiconductors and Healthcare. With customers in 116 countries, we provide the solutions that sit behind the production of many items used in daily life, from baked beans to mobile phones

Our inclusive culture and values unite us, guide our decisions and inspire us everywhere that we operate. We support our colleagues to make their difference for each other as well as customers, communities, suppliers, our planet and shareholders by creating a truly equitable working environment where everyone feels included.