About Focused EnergyFocused Energy is an international deep-tech company based in Germany and the US, working to commercialize laser-driven nuclear fusion. Our mission is to provide clean, safe, and virtually unlimited energy to the world. We are rapidly scaling and looking for talented individuals who thrive in building clarity and structure within fast-growing environments.About The RoleAs our Lead Learning & Development Partner, you'll be the first dedicated L&D hire at Focused Energy and will have the opportunity to build the function from the ground up. This is a build from zero, sequenced for impact rather than a catalogue of offerings. You'll own manager development, a shared picture of the skills the organization has and needs, the learning infrastructure that makes learning findable and current, successor readiness for the roles that matter most, and the knowledge management work that keeps technical and scientific expertise from leaving with the person who holds it.You'll work closely with People Business Partners, functional leads, People Operations, and the Strategic People Projects Partner, and you'll partner with subject matter experts across the organization as co-authors of the learning that translates deep technical and scientific knowledge into something usable by the people who need it.This is a highly hands on role. We're looking for someone who brings a strong point of view, can operate independently, and is excited to determine what great learning looks like at Focused Energy, and then make it happen.WHAT YOU'LL DOBuild and own the L&D function at Focused Energy, from diagnosing organizational needs through designing, delivering, and continuously improving learning programs.Design and run manager development: frameworks, content, cohorts, and ongoing support for people managers at every level.Own the skill map: the critical skills per function and level, where Focused Energy stands today and where the gaps are, kept current together