Job Description:

About the Role:

We are looking for a strategic and experienced Learning & Development professional to lead enterprise-wide talent development initiatives. The ideal candidate should have a proven track record of designing and implementing learning strategies, leadership development programs, capability-building initiatives, and succession planning frameworks in large organizations.

This role will partner closely with business leaders and HR teams to build a future-ready workforce, strengthen leadership pipelines, and drive organizational capability development.

Key Responsibilities:

Learning Strategy & Capability Building:

- Develop and execute the organization's Learning & Development strategy aligned with business objectives.

- Build capability development frameworks across functions and leadership levels.

- Identify skill gaps and create structured learning interventions to address current and future business needs.

- Drive a culture of continuous learning and professional development.

Leadership Development:

- Design and implement leadership development programs for emerging, mid-level, and senior leaders.

- Develop succession planning and high-potential employee development initiatives.

- Partner with senior leadership to strengthen leadership capability and organizational effectiveness.

Learning Program Design & Delivery:

- Lead end-to-end management of learning programs including need analysis, design, delivery, evaluation, and impact assessment.

- Create blended learning solutions using classroom, virtual, digital, and experiential learning methodologies.

- Manage external training partners, consultants, and learning vendors.

Talent & Organizational Development:

- Collaborate with HR Business Partners to drive talent development initiatives.

- Support performance management, career development, and employee engagement programs.

- Design competency frameworks and career progression models.

Digital Learning & Analytics:

- Leverage Learning Management Systems (LMS) and digital learning platforms.

- Measure learning effectiveness through analytics, ROI tracking, and business impact assessments.

- Present periodic capability-building dashboards and insights to leadership teams.

Desired Candidate Profile:

Education:

- MBA / PGDM in HR, Organizational Development, Learning & Development, or related field.

- Certifications in Learning & Development, Coaching, OD, Leadership Development, or Talent Management preferred.

Experience:

- 1018 years of overall HR experience with significant exposure to Learning & Development.

- Experience working with reputed organizations known for strong talent and leadership development practices.

- Demonstrated success in building enterprise-wide learning strategies and leadership development programs.

- Experience managing large-scale learning budgets and capability-building initiatives.

Preferred Competencies:

- Learning Strategy & Talent Development

- Leadership Development

- Succession Planning

- Organizational Development

- Competency Mapping

- Performance Management

- Learning Analytics

- Change Management

- Stakeholder Management

- Digital Learning Platforms (LMS)

- Executive Presence & Influencing Skills