Head - Talent Management/Learning & Development - IT/Auto

Title: Manager - Learning and Development

Education: MBA

Reports to: Head of Learning and Development

Location: Chennai

Role & Responsibilities:

- Responding to the constant demand for learning input to the business-lines in the areas of managing performance and developing individual careers.

- Build a strong relationship with Managers at all levels to facilitate the Learning and Development agenda for the business.

- Liaise with external training providers building positive working relationships at all levels.

- Manage, formulate and develop the delivery of a comprehensive training program for all people.

- Ensure the maximization of funding opportunities.

- Evaluation of L&D solutions (including external benchmarking).

- Formulate training evaluation methodologies post IT training interventions.

- Aid and motivate business-lines to evaluate Return on Investment in terms of productivity and quality gain.

- Develop own knowledge and competence with the technical environment.

- Stay current on L&D initiatives.

- Maintain competence in using in-house systems.

- Assess current learning and development arrangements and influence development activities within the business-lines to complement the learning and development strategy of the organization.

- Support the learning and development vision ensuring alignment.

- Assist to update and maintain the learning and development strategy.

- Provide regular management information regarding learning and development that fully informs the activities carried out within the business-lines.

- Work in partnership with the L&D Team to effectively deliver, cost efficient training and learning initiatives to maximize people potential.

Desired Skills and Experience:

- At least 12-16 years of experience in the field of L&D holding various positions within the function. Handled the technical training profile in the past is a must in an IT environment.

- Demonstrable experience contributing to a learning and development vision and strategy.

- A pragmatic and change management mind set which focuses on delivery and produces tangible/intangible results.

- Strong presentation, facilitation, and communication skills.

- Credibility, flexibility, adaptability and pro activity are essential.

- Ability to produce Management Reports documenting performance and financial information.