Kotak Life Insurance - Assistant Vice President - Learning & Development

Position:- Assistant Vice President

Grade:- L6

Office Location:- Goregaon East IT Park

Department:- Learning & Development, HR

Objective of the Role:-

This role is pivotal in designing & delivering the TIED & DM's channel capability building efforts for employee growth and retention through skill and capability enhancement.

Role requires excellent program management skills and stakeholder management across Head office & Zone/Region offices including business & HR.

Key Responsibilities;

- Stakeholder Management: Ability to build positive relationships, understanding stakeholders' needs and expectations, and effectively communicating with them to ensure alignment, support, and successful outcomes of the learning programs/journeys.

- Needs Assessment: Collaborate with senior leadership and HR team to conduct thorough needs assessments, identifying skill gaps and development opportunities.

- Learning Strategy Development: Develop and execute a forward-thinking learning strategy aligned with organizational & channel's goals, leveraging industry best practices and innovative approaches.

- Project Management: Proficiency in project management to effectively plan, execute, and monitor learning initiatives, leadership/ capability building journeys within scope, budget, and timelines.

- Program Management:- Design and deliver comprehensive leadership development programs for the TIED channel, functional skills workshops, and management training courses..

- ROI: Establish metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of learning initiatives, continuously improving programs based on feedback and results (ROI).

- Vendor Management: Manage relationships with external vendors and consultants, ensuring the delivery of high-quality learning solutions within budget and timeline constraints, while ensuring to build & present ROI on vendors.

- Industry Awareness: Stay updated on emerging trends and advancements in learning and development, integrating new approaches to keep the programs innovative and relevant.

- Technology Integration: Oversee the administration and optimization of learning management systems (LMS) and e-learning platforms, exploring new technologies to enhance learning experiences.

Education: Master's degree in HR, PM/IR, OD, Psychology or Industrial Sociology

Work experience in years: 7 - 12 years of relevant experience

Certifications: Relevant certifications such as ICF & psychometric assessment certificates are desirable

Skills / experience required: Expert in MS office, Expertise in content curation & creation, Understanding of Banking & Insurance industry