Deputy Director, Learning and Development, is a key role responsible for supporting the strategic direction and execution of the organization's learning and development initiatives, with a significant focus on the development of our technology talent which includes - Engineering / UX / Product/ Data science and other sub teams . This individual will be expected to lead 2-3 BU's along with Tech teams and should be agile to support organisations with changing requirements. This role will diagnose functional skill gaps, design strategic learning roadmaps, and partner with L&D and technology leaders to ensure our technical talent has the capabilities needed to drive innovation, scalability, and performance in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Responsibilities
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Strategic Support : Assist in developing and implementing the overall learning and development strategy, with a strong emphasis on initiatives that support the growth and upskilling of Myntra Talent
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Business Acumen: Act as the primary strategic learning consultant to leaders to understand their long-term roadmaps, business priorities (e.g., platform stability, speed, new feature launches, cost optimization), and associated technical and leadership capability needs. Conduct in-depth skills gap analyses to inform the design of targeted learning solutions.
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Skills Gap Analysis: Proactively identify and diagnose critical skills gaps (e.g., in Cloud Computing, AI/ML, DevOps, Cybersecurity, E-commerce Platforms) across the tech organization using data from performance reviews, tech audits, and business metrics.
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Technical Roadmap Development : Develop and maintain structured learning pathways and curricula for key technical roles (e.g., Software Engineers, Data Scientists, Product Managers, SREs) from onboarding to advanced mastery.. Utilize a variety of learning methodologies tailored for technical audiences, including hands-on labs, simulations, coding challenges, and collaborative learning platforms.
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Culture of Continuous Learning: Drive usage and adoption of learning experience platform for all BU's , Work with tech managers to embed a culture of continuous learning, coaching, and knowledge sharing within their teams.
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Learning Technology & Innovation: Stay abreast of the latest trends and technologies in technical learning and development. Evaluate and recommend innovative learning modalities
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Metrics & ROI: Establish and track key metrics (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness and business impact of all learning programs, such as:
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Time-to-competency for new hires.
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Certification attainment rates.
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Application of new skills on the job (e.g., project quality, speed, or stability improvements).
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Learning cost per employee and overall training ROI.
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Reporting: Create and present regular reports and dashboards to senior technology and HR leadership, providing data-driven recommendations for program iteration and investment adjustments
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Technical Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key technical stakeholders, including VPs of Engineering, Engineering Sr.Directors/ Directors , Tech Leads, and individual contributors, to ensure alignment and buy-in for technical learning initiatives. Act as a trusted advisor on technical learning strategies.
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Content Curation: Curate a best-in-class mix of learning solutions, including custom-developed internal courses, external vendor training, certifications (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), internal knowledge sharing (e.g., "Tech Talks," hackathons), and on-the-job experiences. Should be able to create and facilitate behavioural trainings as well
Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Human Resources, Education, Organizational Development, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred.
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15 +years of progressive experience in Learning and Development, with significant and demonstrable experience working as a Tech Learning Partner or in a role heavily focused on developing technical talent within a technology-driven organization.
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Strong understanding of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies, with the ability to apply them effectively to technical content
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Excellent project management, organizational, and time management skills, with the ability to manage complex learning initiatives.
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Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
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Proficient in using data and analytics (e.g., Excel, reporting tools) to measure program effectiveness and drive decisions.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data related to technical skill development and training effectiveness.
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Ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
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Experience working in a fast-paced and dynamic technology environment.
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Experience in managing and deploying LMS / LXP
Preferred Qualifications:
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Professional certifications in learning and development
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Experience with specific technical learning platforms or methodologies relevant to our technology stack.
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Experience working in an agile development environment and understanding its implications for learning and development.
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Familiarity with developer tools and workflows.
