Designation: Manager L&D, OD

Department: Human Resources

Reports to: Director of Human Resources

Job Location: Airoli, Navi Mumbai

Work from the Office

Office Hours: 11am to 8pm

Job Purpose

The Manager Learning & Organisational Development (L&OD) serves as a strategic partner to business leaders in enhancing organisational capability and driving sustainable performance. This role is responsible for leading enterprise-wide initiatives in organisational development, change management, and talent development that align with business objectives and foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Goals and Objectives

- Support the Senior OD Officer and HR/OD team in delivering initiatives that drive organisational change and transformation.

- Coordinate and support the design and delivery of impactful learning, leadership, and organisational development programmes.

- Promote a culture of learning, collaboration, and continuous development across teams.

Reporting Relationships

Reports To: Director Learning & Development

Direct Reports: None

Key Responsibilities

1. Programme & Project Management

- Lead and manage multiple organisational development initiatives simultaneously, ensuring alignment with business priorities and timely execution.

- Develop and monitor programme budgets, ensuring cost-effective allocation of resources.

- Manage relationships with external vendors, consultants, and service providers supporting OD and L&D programmes.

- Build and lead cross-functional project teams with clear roles, responsibilities, and effective collaboration.

- Track milestones, identify potential risks, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful outcomes.

2. Organisational Design, Restructuring & Transformation

- Conduct organisational assessments to identify structural inefficiencies and design optimal operating models aligned with strategic goals.

- Lead restructuring initiatives, including span of control, role design, and reporting optimisation.

- Design and implement enterprise-wide change management programmes using proven methodologies (e.g., Kotter, ADKAR).

- Develop stakeholder engagement, communication, and training plans to support successful change adoption.

- Drive organisational culture transformation through targeted interventions and measurable outcomes.

3. Talent & Leadership Development

- Design and implement integrated talent management frameworks, including performance management, succession planning, and career development.

- Build robust succession pipelines by identifying high-potential talent and developing individualised growth plans for key roles.

- Develop and maintain competency and leadership frameworks that define success criteria across all levels.

- Design, deliver, and continuously improve leadership and manager development programmes.

- Evaluate programme effectiveness through data analytics, participant feedback, and business impact measures.

- Partner with business leaders to identify capability gaps and design targeted learning interventions.

4. Organisational Assessment & Analytics

- Design and conduct organisational health diagnostics using surveys, focus groups, and assessment tools.

- Analyse workforce data (e.g., engagement, turnover, performance) to derive actionable insights.

- Translate data findings into evidence-based OD strategies and initiatives.

- Track and report key organisational health indicators to senior leadership.

- Conduct root-cause analyses of organisational challenges and recommend data-driven solutions.

5. Consultation & Partnership

- Partner with senior leadership to diagnose organisational challenges and co-create effective solutions.

- Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships across all levels.

- Facilitate strategic planning sessions, leadership offsites, and team alignment workshops.

- Design and deliver team-building and development interventions to enhance collaboration and effectiveness.

- Coordinate large-scale engagement initiatives such as town halls and feedback sessions.

6. Communication & Influence

- Develop and present compelling business cases and OD strategies using data-driven insights.

- Design and execute communication strategies that promote awareness, engagement, and adoption of key initiatives.

- Influence stakeholders through clear, persuasive, and strategic communication.

Key Technical Skills & Knowledge

- Organisational Development, Learning & Development, and Change Management

- Project Management and Programme Delivery

- Talent Management and Leadership Development

- Organisational Design and Culture Transformation

- People Analytics and Data Interpretation

- Strong Facilitation and Stakeholder Management Skills

Qualifications

Minimum:

- Bachelors degree with relevant experience of 8+ years in learning & development and organisational development.

- Must be Assistant Manager or equivalent role