A strong, customer-focused approach and the constant quest for top-class quality have enabled L&T to attain and sustain leadership in its major lines of business for over eight decades.

Larsen and Toubro Limited was awarded the Hyderabad Metro Rail Project by the then Government of Andhra Pradesh.

L&T incorporated a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) Limited ("The Company") to implement the Project on Design, Built, Finance Operate and Transfer (DBFOT) basis.

The Hyderabad Metro Rail is the worlds largest metro project in public-private partnership mode.

It covers 69.2 km across three corridors, transforming Hyderabad, triggering robust economic activity around the city.

Job Purpose:

- To lead the end-to-end Learning and Competency Development Function for both Client and Contractor staff associated with Operations & Maintenance (O&M) at LTMRHL, ensuring strict compliance with the Concessionaire Agreement, Metro Rail General Rules (MRGR) under the Metro Railway O&M Act, 2002, and internal policy frameworks.

- This role also oversees the functioning and profitability of the LTMRHL Training Academy.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Training Leadership:

- Develop and implement comprehensive learning strategies aligned with O&M objectives and compliance requirements.

- Manage the LTMRHL Training Academy, including its Profit & Loss (P&L) responsibilities, by designing and delivering commercial training programs in collaboration with the O&M Contractor (OMC).

Training Delivery and Program Oversight:

- Ensure seamless execution of training programs as per the Annual Training Calendar and Weekly Training Plan submitted by the OMC Training Team.

- Monitor the effective allocation and performance of Trainers/Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).

Competency Certification & Evaluation:

- Supervise the staff competency evaluation process, including witnessing theory and practical examinations, and validating results through an Assessment Committee.

- Ensure competency certification is conducted as per the Training & Development, HR, and Competency Management Plan manuals of the OMC.

Content and Policy Management:

- Regularly update training materials, SOPs, and policy guidelines in line with revisions in Train Operations and Maintenance Management practices.

- Coordinate with SMEs for updates in training modules, presentations, and manuals.

Training Documentation & Compliance:

- Ensure robust documentation of all training activities and certifications issued by the OMC Training Team.

- Conduct periodic audits to verify adherence to procedural and documentation standards for training execution and certification.

Reports Preparation & Analysis:

- Analyze the effectiveness and outcomes of training and competency development initiatives carried out by the OMC.

- Prepare and submit weekly and monthly analytical reports to senior management, highlighting progress, gaps, improvement areas, and actionable insights for future planning and alignment with organizational goals.

Stakeholder Coordination:

- Coordinate closely with the OMC for Induction & Orientation Programs, external training nominations, internships, and industrial visits.

- Review and recommend training-related activities for final approval by the Authorized Officer in line with MRGR and relevant legal frameworks.

Technical and Developmental Training:

- Facilitate timely technical training interventions based on new developments in operations and maintenance, ensuring continuous upskilling of O&M staff.

Qualification & Experience:

- Masters Degree in Engineering / Management / HR or equivalent.

- Minimum 1215 years of experience in Learning & Development, preferably in the Metro Rail / Infrastructure / Transportation sector.

- Strong understanding of competency frameworks, training lifecycle, and statutory compliance under Metro Railway O&M Act.

Key Competencies:

- Strategic Thinking and Planning.

- Training Needs Analysis and Instructional Design.

- Policy Formulation and Documentation.

- Stakeholder Management.

- Analytical & Report Writing Skills.

- Strong Communication and Leadership Abilities.

- Result-Oriented and Quality-Focused.