Senior Manager/Head - Learning & Development - Manufacturing

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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