Associate Director - Leadership Development - Internet/Online/IT/Manufacturing/Retail

- We are seeking a strategic and dynamic Learning Leader to lead the Leadership Academy taking the lead in shaping and executing the organization's Leadership Learning initiatives.

• This role will drive strategic learning programs aimed at developing leaders, nurturing critical talent, and embedding inclusive practices across the organization. The ideal candidate will bring a hands-on approach in building leadership pipelines and designing tailored learning experiences that are aligned with the company's growth objectives and culture.
• This role will play a pivotal part in creating an inclusive workplace, enhancing leadership capabilities, and ensuring we engage and retain the right talent for our long-term success.

As an organization thrives on the culture of innovation, experimentation through problem solving for scale and collaboration across individuals and teams. As the leader for Leadership Development, you need to identify and equip Flipsters with the right mindset and skillsets vital for navigating a dynamic and complex business environment across skills like emotional intelligence, adaptability, agility, critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and leadership.

You are Responsible for:

• Design, implement, and manage leadership development programs aimed at nurturing current and future leaders at all levels of the organization inline with the leadership competencies defined.
• Partner with senior leadership to assess leadership needs and develop tailored learning strategies to address leadership gaps and future requirements.
• Provide thought leadership on leadership best practices, continuously improving the leadership learning experience to keep it aligned with evolving business needs and industry best practices.
• Create engaging and scalable leadership training materials and delivery mechanisms (e.g., digital content, workshops, coaching)to drive leadership development outcomes.
• Facilitate leadership development programs for Senior Directors, VPs, SVPs in the organization through effective engagement and delivery strategies.
• Foster a strong network of leadership development consultants, executive coaches, academicians you could consult and partner to provide bestin class experience for Senior leadership.
• Track the effectiveness of leadership programs using metrics and data-driven insights, adapting initiatives as needed to optimize results.
• Engage in periodic conversations with Senior leadership ofthe organization as a trusted learning advisor.

Key Talent Engagement:

• Build and manage a robust succession planning framework to identify and nurture high-potential leaders for critical roles within the organization.
• Partner with HR business partners and senior leaders to engage, develop, and retain high-potential and critical talent.
• Design targeted retention programs for top performers, ensuring they are aligned with career growth and developmental opportunities.
• Ensure that leadership learning and development efforts are inclusive, accessible, and offer equal

growth opportunities to all employees.

Stakeholder Management & Collaboration:

• Collaborate with the HR, business, and senior leadership teams to understand organizational needs, leadership gaps, and key challenges.
• Provide expert guidance and consult with senior leaders to help them become better coaches and mentors for emerging talent.
• Work closely with internal communication teams to effectively communicate leadership and D&I initiatives across the organization.
• Build and present compelling narratives backed by data to CPO/CPO staff and senior business leaders to influence critical decisions for the leadership development and key talent charters.

Learning analytics and governance:

• Build and deploy a strategy to capture all learning activities across the organization atits source and automate analytics related to learning through effective tech solutions to have a single version of truth
• Audit learning reports and conduct monthly governance reviews with all key stakeholders including Learning council members and drive actions as relevant

Team Leadership:

• Lead a team of learning professionals, providing guidance, coaching, and development opportunities to ensure high performance.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment that supports organizational goals