Senior Manager/ Deputy General Manager- Learning & Development

Job Title: Senior Manager/ Deputy General Manager – Learning & Development
Role Summary
We are seeking a dynamic Learning & Development (L&D) leader to design and deliver a comprehensive learning strategy aligned with business goals. The role will partner closely with HR Business Partners (HRBP) and the business to identify capability gaps and drive impactful learning interventions across both technical and soft skills domains.
This role requires strong expertise in learning design, program management, and stakeholder collaboration to build scalable and future-ready learning solutions.
Key Responsibilities
1. Learning Strategy & Design
Develop and implement enterprise-wide learning strategy and roadmap
Build annual learning calendar aligned with business priorities
Design learning frameworks covering leadership, behavioral, and technical competencies
Ensure learning solutions are aligned to organizational capability building
2. Business Partnering
Partner with HRBPs and business leaders to identify learning needs
Conduct training needs analysis (TNA) across functions
Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders on capability development
Align learning interventions with business KPIs and performance outcomes
3. Program Management
Lead end-to-end learning program lifecycle (design → execution → evaluation)
Manage multiple learning initiatives across functions and geographies
Track program effectiveness using KPIs, feedback, and ROI metrics
Ensure timely delivery of programs within budget and timelines
4. Stakeholder & Vendor Management
Work closely with internal stakeholders (CXOs, Business Heads, HRBPs)
Partner with external learning vendors, consultants, and platforms
Manage vendor selection, contracts, and quality of delivery
Eligibility Criteria
Experience
8–13 years of experience in Learning & Development / Talent Development
Proven experience in business partnering and program management
Experience working with senior stakeholders
Education
MBA / Postgraduate in HR, Learning, or related field
Certifications in Learning & Development / Instructional Design (preferred)
Key Skills & Competencies
Learning Strategy & Instructional Design
Stakeholder & Business Partnering
Program & Project Management
Strong executive presence, facilitation and communication skills
Knowledge of LMS, e-learning tools and methodologies (like adult learning, action learning)
Analytical mindset with focus on learning impact measurement
Key Deliverables
Annual Learning Calendar
Capability Building Frameworks
Learning Programs (Leadership + Technical)
Stakeholder Satisfaction & Business Impact Metrics
Learning Effectiveness Reports

Work arrangement
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