Sr. Manager Manager – L & D

Job Summary and Purpose

To Drive Organizational Performance by designing and executing strategic learning initiatives and development programs. To align L&D strategies with business goals to improve employee skills engagement retention managing budgets and measuring training impact.

• Strategic L&D Planning: Develop and implement comprehensive long-term L&D strategies that meet organizational goals and enhance capabilities.

• Needs Assessment: Conduct Training Needs Analysis (TNA) to identify gaps across departments. To identify Skill gaps through Skill Matrix exercise for technicians.

• Learning Plan and its delivery : Designing Learning Plan and Create custom training programs (digital in-house or external).
• Performance Measurement: Monitor evaluate and report on the effectiveness of training initiatives using metrics (MIS reports) to ensure ROI and continuous improvement.
• Leadership & Stakeholder Management: Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership managing vendor relationships and overseeing the L&D team.

Development Initiatives : Identification of HIPO and talents designing their Development Plans and review of the progress and evaluation.

• Budgeting & Operations: Define track and manage the annual L&D budget and training calendar.

Qualifications Experience and Skills

Preferred Qualifications:

MBA / MHRM / MSW / MLW

Desirable: Diploma in T & D Certification in Instructional Design preferred.

Mandatory Experience:

9 - 15 years of experience in L & D in large industrial setup.

Functional and Behavioral Competency:

• Strategic Thinking & Planning: Ability to develop a long-term vision analyze market trends and formulate strategies that anticipate customer demands and drive profitable growth.

• Financial Literacy & Acumen: Skills in interpreting financial data forecasting budgeting and conducting cost-benefit analyses to make informed business decisions.

• Change Management: Planning and implementing organizational changes while minimizing resistance and ensuring smooth transitions.

• Industry & Market Knowledge: Deep understanding of competitor landscapes regulatory environments and sector-specific developments.

• Digital Transformation & Technology Integration: Leveraging modern technologies (AI data analytics AI) to innovate and improve business processes.

• Learning Technology Proficiency (LMS/LXP): Deep knowledge of Learning Management Systems and gamification to deliver engaging learning.
• Budgeting & Vendor Management: Managing L&D budgets negotiating vendor contracts and overseeing external training partners.
• Leadership Development & Succession Planning: Designing specialized programs for future leaders mentoring and facilitating development centers.
• Stakeholder Management & Influencing: Collaborating with senior leadership department heads and HR business partners to secure buy-in for learning initiatives.
• Leadership & People Management: Guiding coaching and motivating L&D specialists and team members to achieve learning objectives.
• Effective Communication & Facilitation: Articulating learning strategies clearly delivering engaging training and facilitating workshops.
• Adaptability & Change Management: Flexing strategies to meet changing business needs and fostering a culture of continuous lifelong learning.
• Relationship Building & Collaboration: Building trust across the organization to ensure seamless implementation of training programs.