Associate Director - GDS Talent Development

Job Description

Learning Business Partner Lead - Associate Director This role leads the talent development and learning agenda for GDS Enablement Services Organization and critical CBS functions like Operations and Talent. The role will build relationships with leadership teams and key stakeholders and drive business and people value through learning initiatives, leadership development and career management. Main tasks and responsibilities Build and maintain relationships with business stakeholders. Understand business priorities and goals to effectively drive learning and talent development strategies for the assigned span Ensuring the business is equipped with the right skills and a strong leadership pipeline to meet growth objectives Leading deployment and delivery of all learning initiatives for the assigned span(s) Supporting executive development programs deployment at senior and mid-career levels Planning and execution of the learning strategy and plan for the entire span which includes needs analysis, skills assessments, on the job coaching, learning solutioning, deployment of calendar programs, monitoring learning progress and effectiveness measurement Facilitating trainings across levels and manage delivery in a classroom / virtual platform Providing insightful business inputs to the developing and designing of learning programs - classroom, e-learning or a blended learning approach in a professional services organization. Working with service function leaders, learning champions, content designers and deployment teams and other talent team members to ensure effective learning engagement and culture is built to enhance transformative leadership behaviors across levels Demonstrating exceptional client service behaviors through interactions with leaders, peers and team members Establish networks and build relationship with internal customers, stakeholders and team members within the organization Partner seamlessly with learning and leadership centres of excellence as well as other talent teams on central talent development initiatives for their respective span Desired Skills and Experience Have strong working knowledge and experience in Learning and Talent Development field, with about 18 - 20 years of experience in the domain Solid experience in development of IT skills and good understanding of technology related skillsets is a must Influencing and learning consulting skills Prior people management experience is a must Learning optimization, strategy and articulating learning value to business Possess strong and demonstrable communication, presentation and facilitation skills and be able to handle multiple audiences Possess outstanding intra and interpersonal skills Stand-up training experience of at least 10 years Program management skills Knowledge management Being digitally fluent Good understanding of the latest learning technology landscape QUALIFICATIONS Education Masters degree or equivalent, preferably in HR and/or IT Experience 18 - 20 years of experience in talent development/ learning / other talent functions Certification Requirements Talent Management/Learning / Coaching certifications People with the ability to work in a collaborative manner to provide services across multiple client departments while following the commercial and legal requirements. You will need a practical approach to solving issues and complex problems with the ability to deliver insightful and practical solutions. We look for people who are agile, curious, mindful and able to sustain postivie energy, while being adaptable and creative in their approach.