ESDS Software Solution - Head - Learning & Development

Job Title: Head of Learning & Development (L&D).
Job Location: Nashik.
Experience: 10-12+ years.

Position Overview

We believe in building future-ready leaders who thrive in a digital-first, people-centric world.

The Head of Learning & Development will be the architect of ESDSs Academia of Growth, driving a culture where continuous learning, innovation, and resilience define our DNA.

This role blends technology expertise with human-centric development, ensuring every employee is equipped with the skills, leadership qualities, and growth mindset required to excel in a fast-evolving tech landscape.

The Head of L&D will not only elevate ESDSs leadership programs but also establish a Corporate Academia that integrates technical, behavioral, and leadership excellence, making ESDS a benchmark in capability building across the industry.

Key Responsibilities -

Leadership Development

- Design and scale leadership journeys across all levels, from emerging leaders to C-suite readiness.

- Innovate learning experiences through immersive case studies, simulations, mentoring, and business challenges.

- Build a sustainable leadership pipeline anchored on ESDSs principle of Leadership at Every Level.

Growth Mindset & Cultural Transformation

- Champion ESDSs Growth Mindset philosophy, embedding adaptability, resilience, and continuous learning into everyday practices.

- Drive cultural interventions that strengthen collaboration, innovation, and customer-centric behaviors.

- Partner with HR & Culture teams to weave values and behaviors into every learning journey.

Technology + Behavioral Learning

- Integrate technical capability building (Cloud, Data Center, Cybersecurity, AI, Emerging Tech) with behavioral mastery (resilience, collaboration, customer centricity).

- Establish structured technical academies that empower ESDSians to continuously upskill.

- Act as the bridge between tech leaders and people development, ensuring future skill readiness.

Academia (Corporate University)

- Establish and operationalize ESDS Academia as the hub for continuous learning and leadership excellence.

- Design role-based academies (Sales, Technical, Leadership, Service Excellence).

- Partner with global universities, certification bodies, and industry experts to bring best-in-class, future-forward learning.

Collaboration & External Networking

- Build robust networks with industry leaders, trainers, coaches, and SMEs to diversify ESDSs learning ecosystem.

- Foster strategic partnerships with academia and thought leaders to bring global perspectives.

- Develop a faculty pool (internal + external) to deliver world-class training across technical, leadership, and behavioral domains.

Learning Ecosystem & Governance

- Implement blended learning solutionsdigital platforms, gamified modules, peer learning, and simulations.

- Establish governance metrics (ROI, Kirkpatrick levels, Capability Index, Culture Shift) linking learning outcomes to business impact.

- Publish quarterly dashboards tracking progress against business KPIs, talent pipeline, and cultural transformation.

- Mentor and grow the internal L&D team while cultivating a network of mentors and faculty.

Key Deliverables (First 1218 Months)

- Transformation of leadership programs, with measurable improvements in leadership pipeline readiness.

- Organization-wide adoption of Growth Mindset practices.

- Launch of ESDS Academia with at least two functional academies live (e.g., Technical & Leadership).

- Seamless integration of technical certifications with leadership and behavioral programs.

- Digital learning adoption >80% across the organization.

- Stronger bench strength and succession readiness at mid and senior levels.

- Establishment of an internal + external faculty pool for holistic capability building.

Qualifications

- Masters degree in HR, Organizational Development, Psychology, Technology Management, or equivalent.

- 15+ years of progressive L&D experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.

- Proven track record in enterprise-level leadership development and scaling L&D initiatives.

- Strong balance of technical fluency and behavioral development expertise.

- Certifications in coaching, instructional design, or AI in learning are highly desirable.

Core Competencies

- Strategic & Analytical Thinking: Anticipates future skills and designs forward-looking learning strategies.

- Innovation & Problem Solving: Blends technology with behavioral excellence through creative, human-centered interventions.

- Execution & Impact: Program management expertise with a sharp focus on business outcomes.

- Change Agility: Leads transformation with resilience and adaptability.

- People-Centric Leadership: Builds collaborative partnerships across internal teams and external networks.

- Networking & Influence: Leverages relationships with academia and industry leaders to bring global learning to ESDS.

- Ethical Leadership: Embodies ESDS values and role-models continuous learning.

Why Join ESDS?

- A people-first organization where your work shapes careers and lives.

- An opportunity to lead transformational initiatives in learning, leadership, and innovation.

- A vibrant culture celebrating collaboration, creativity, and continuous growth.

- Platform to design industry-defining L&D practices while working with visionary leaders.