Position: General ManagerDepartment: Learning & Development (L&D)Reports to: Chairman & Managing DirectorOrganisation Verticals: 1. Della Resorts & Adventure - Leadership Development Centre
- Della Adventure Training & Academy (D.A.T.A)
Location: LonavalaExperience Required: 10–15 years (Training, Leadership Development & Corporate Learning). Preferred from Armed Forces background only.
Role Overview
We are seeking an accomplished General Manager – Learning & Development to lead our Learning & Development (L&D) verticals, delivering training solutions to external clients while strengthening internal capability-building initiatives. The ideal candidate will be a strategic leader with proven experience in designing and implementing impactful learning programs that support business growth, enhance workforce competencies, and foster a strong organisational learning culture. Must possess exceptional facilitation, stakeholder management, and programme development skills to drive high-performing, transformative learning initiatives across the organisation..
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership & Vertical Management
- Lead and build the new Learning & Development vertical as a business offering.
- Define the vertical’s vision, service portfolio, revenue model, and long-term growth plan.
- Establish strong systems, processes, and frameworks to ensure cohesive and scalable operations.
- Training Design & Delivery (External Clients)
- Develop and deliver customised training programs for external client organisations across leadership, behavioural skills, culture-building, soft skills, and performance development.
- Engage with client leadership to understand needs, propose solutions, and ensure high-impact delivery.
- Represent the organisation as a thought leader through workshops, seminars, and corporate learning events.
- Internal Learning & Workforce Development
- Partner with department heads to identify skill gaps, training needs, and development goals.
- Design and execute training modules for employees across all levels to strengthen organisational capability.
- Support internal leaders and their teams through leadership development, performance coaching, and continuous learning initiatives.
- Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Management
- Build and maintain strong relationships with external clients, HR teams, CXOs, and business leaders.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align L&D initiatives with business goals.
- Ensure consistent communication, feedback loops, and stakeholder satisfaction.
- Team Development & Resource Management
- Build, mentor, and guide a team of trainers, facilitators, and L&D specialists.
- Engage external experts and partners to broaden the training offerings.
- Manage budgets, resources, and operational planning for the L&D vertical.
- Measurement & Continuous Improvement
- Implement evaluation tools to measure training effectiveness, ROI, and behavioural impact.
- Analyse feedback and performance data to enhance program quality.
- Cntinuously update training methodologies and content based on industry trends and organisational needs.
Job Expectations
Required Skills and Experience:
- 12–18 years of experience in Learning & Development, Corporate Training, Leadership Development, or Organisational Development.
- Retired Army/Armed Forces Officer with strong leadership, discipline, and training orientation.
- Demonstrated experience in designing and delivering high-impact training programs for both internal teams and external clients.
- Excellent stakeholder management, decision-making, and strategic planning skills.
- Current experience delivering corporate trainings is mandatory.
- Exceptional communication, presentation, and public-speaking skills in English and Hindi.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage teams and build positive learning environments.
- Ability to manage multiple training initiatives and collaborate with senior leaders.
- Strong understanding of behavioural training and leadership development.
- Self-driven, confident, and capable of influencing behavioural transformation within the organisation.
Minimum Qualification
Bachelors Masters in Business Studies or relevant
Minimum Job Experience
8-10 Years
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