2. Della Adventure Training & Academy (D.A.)

Location: Lonavala

Experience Required: 10-15 years (Training, Leadership Development & Corporate Learning). Preferred from Armed Forces background only.

Role Overview:

We are seeking an accomplished General Manager Learning & Development to lead our Learning & Development (L&D) verticals, delivering training solutions to external clients while strengthening internal capability-building initiatives.

The ideal candidate will be a strategic leader with proven experience in designing and implementing impactful learning programs that support business growth, enhance workforce competencies, and foster a strong organisational learning culture.

Must possess exceptional facilitation, stakeholder management, and programme development skills to drive high-performing, transformative learning initiatives across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Vertical Management:

- Lead and build the new Learning & Development vertical as a business offering.

- Define the verticals vision, service portfolio, revenue model, and long-term growth plan.

- Establish strong systems, processes, and frameworks to ensure cohesive and scalable operations.

Training Design & Delivery (External Clients):

- Develop and deliver customised training programs for external client organisations across leadership, behavioural skills, culture-building, soft skills, and performance development.

- Engage with client leadership to understand needs, propose solutions, and ensure high-impact delivery.

- Represent the organisation as a thought leader through workshops, seminars, and corporate learning events.

Internal Learning & Workforce Development:

- Partner with department heads to identify skill gaps, training needs, and development goals.

- Design and execute training modules for employees across all levels to strengthen organisational capability.

- Support internal leaders and their teams through leadership development, performance coaching, and continuous learning initiatives.

Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Management:

- Build and maintain strong relationships with external clients, HR teams, CXOs, and business leaders.

- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align L&D initiatives with business goals.

- Ensure consistent communication, feedback loops, and stakeholder satisfaction.

Team Development & Resource Management:

- Build, mentor, and guide a team of trainers, facilitators, and L&D specialists.

- Engage external experts and partners to broaden the training offerings.

- Manage budgets, resources, and operational planning for the L&D vertical.

Measurement & Continuous Improvement:

- Implement evaluation tools to measure training effectiveness, ROI, and behavioural impact.

- Analyse feedback and performance data to enhance program quality.

- Cntinuously update training methodologies and content based on industry trends and organisational needs.

Job Expectations:

Required Skills and Experience:

- 12-18 years of experience in Learning & Development, Corporate Training, Leadership Development, or Organisational Development.

- Retired Army/Armed Forces Officer with strong leadership, discipline, and training orientation.

- Demonstrated experience in designing and delivering high-impact training programs for both internal teams and external clients.

- Excellent stakeholder management, decision-making, and strategic planning skills.

- Current experience delivering corporate trainings is mandatory.

- Exceptional communication, presentation, and public-speaking skills in English and Hindi.

- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage teams and build positive learning environments.

- Ability to manage multiple training initiatives and collaborate with senior leaders.

- Strong understanding of behavioural training and leadership development.

- Self-driven, confident, and capable of influencing behavioural transformation within the organisation.

Minimum Qualification:

- Bachelors Masters in Business Studies or relevant.

Minimum Job Experience: 8-10 Years.

Reporting To: CMD.