We are seeking a delivery-ready Subject Matter Trainer with proven First-Time Manager capability for assignments connected to Shanghai, China, and broader Asia.

Assignment Overview

This brief is designed for professionals who can balance subject-matter depth with applied facilitation. Strong judgement, audience awareness, and the ability to keep training outcome-focused will be important.

We are building our pool of trusted trainers for First-Time Manager assignments across Asia. The role would suit a practitioner who can tailor content to client context, learner level, and business objectives while helping clients build stronger people managers and more effective team leadership.

Delivery Scope

Delivery is expected to take place in a Hybrid format, with the engagement currently framed as Short Series support.

• Deliver structured First-Time Manager training sessions for client teams linked to Shanghai and wider Asia.
• Maintain strong session control, learner engagement, and professional delivery standards across preparation and live facilitation.
• Coordinate effectively with client stakeholders and internal contacts on objectives, timelines, and expected learner outcomes.
• Translate complex ideas into practical guidance, examples, and decision-making frameworks that participants can use in the workplace.
• Support participants with examples, clarifications, and implementation guidance that reduce the gap between theory and day-to-day application.
• Refine materials where needed so the programme remains current, usable, and appropriate for the target audience.

Candidate Profile

Hands-on credibility in First-Time Manager; experience facilitating learning for business teams; credible management experience, facilitation maturity, and strong behavioural coaching capability; able to adapt delivery style, examples, and exercises to different participant groups.

• Proven subject-matter credibility in First-Time Manager with evidence of practical business or corporate application.
• Availability for project-based work linked to Shanghai, China, and wider Asia where relevant.
• Good judgement around pacing, audience engagement, and the balance between technical depth and usability.
• Comfort operating in Hybrid settings and handling the logistical realities of live corporate delivery.

A good fit for independent trainers, consultants, or internal capability specialists whose background includes people management, manager capability, team leadership, or change leadership in corporate or enterprise environments.

Next Step

If your background aligns with this brief, please apply with an overview of your First-Time Manager experience, training track record, and preferred delivery model.