Job Description

Technology Architect and Skills Lead Hybrid work- 3 days from our Mississauga, Canada or Cambridge, UK office Reports to: Enterprise Learning Technology Solutions Director AstraZeneca is transforming the future of healthcare by unlocking the power of what science can do. In support of this, we are growing our Operations and Technology Solutions team, a key part of our global Talent & Development (T&D) function which sits within Human Resources. Talent & Development is a fast-paced, creative, and purposeful environment where innovative thinking is encouraged. Our role is to develop every employee, manager, and leader, while also looking after the learning technology and the talent agenda for the company. We\xe2\x80\x99ve been on a transformational journey building a culture of lifelong learning, growing our capabilities, developing our talent, and designing an integrated learning technologies infrastructure. Now we are looking to consolidate our new ways of working, delivering value for the business by having the right talent available at the right time and helping to unlock the potential in everyone every day. Job Responsibilities
System Taxonomy Development

• Partner with global IT to design, develop, and maintain a robust and adaptable skills taxonomy framework for learning and development that encompasses a wide range of skills relevant to our organization
• Collaborate with partners from various teams to gather insights and ensure taxonomy is comprehensive, scalable, and adaptable to evolving needs

• Use the Degreed LxP + platform to assess and evaluate the areas of skill development and skill progression across the organization
• Analyze data and metrics related to skill proficiency, utilization, and development, and provide insights to partners
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance skill development, including recommending relevant training programs, courses or certificates
• Analyze data and provide recommendations to address gaps through targeted training and upskilling strategies

• Establish a process for mapping skills to learning & development solutions, proficiencies, and career paths
• Create a structured mapping of skills within the taxonomy, establishing relationships and hierarchies between different skills, proficiency levels, and associated learning resources
• Ensure the taxonomy is user-friendly and facilities easy navigation

• Lead the implementation of the skills taxonomy framework for the learning technology ecosystem across the organization
• Develop change management strategies, engage partners, and deliver training and guidance to smooth the adoption and integration of skills taxonomy into existing development processes.

• Champion effective collaboration with HR, L&D, Talent, and other relevant teams. Communicate the benefits, purpose, and value of the skills taxonomy framework to stakeholders at all levels, promoting awareness and understanding
• Supervise the effectiveness of skill development initiatives and provide recommendations for improvements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the accurate and consistent capture of skills data within the Degreed platform
• Act as a consultant, providing guidance and insights on best processes related to skills taxonomy

• Work closely with the business on learning content development to integrate the skills taxonomy into our global learning management and content management platforms
• Ensure the taxonomy is effectively leveraged to tag, organize, and categorize learning resources for seamless discovery and personalization

• Regularly review and refine the skills taxonomy framework based on evolving business needs, usage data, industry trends, and feedback from partners
• Stay up to date with industry standards and best practices related to skills taxonomy and incorporate relevant advancements into the framework

• Leverage data analytics tools and techniques to derive insights from the skills taxonomy usage data
• Collaborate with data scientists to identify patterns, trends, and areas for improvement in learning experiences and skill development initiatives