Manager - Learning & Development

Role Objective

Management Development Centers (MDCs)

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Design and implement a

  pan-India L&D strategy

  aligned with business transformation and growth.
• Establish and operationalize

  Management Development Centres

  and

  Assessment Centres

  for leadership pipeline development.
• Drive

  organizational capability building

  across technical, behavioural, and leadership domains.

Talent & Leadership Development

• Develop and execute

  succession planning frameworks

  and

  high-potential talent programs

  .
• Create

  customized learning journeys

  for different employee segments (shop floor to senior leadership).
• Lead

  executive coaching

  , mentoring, and career pathing initiatives.

Learning Infrastructure & Innovation

• Integrate

  digital learning platforms

  (LMS, LXPs, mobile learning) across locations.
• Promote

  blended learning models

  including e-learning, workshops, simulations, and on-the-job training.
• Leverage

  AI and analytics

  for learning impact measurement and personalization.

Stakeholder & Change Management

• Collaborate with plant heads, functional leaders, and HRBPs to identify learning needs and deploy solutions.
• Act as a

  change agent

  for cultural transformation and continuous learning.
• Manage external partnerships with universities, consultants, and tech providers.

Governance & ROI

• Define and manage the

  L&D budget

  , ensuring cost-effective delivery and measurable ROI.
• Establish KPIs for learning effectiveness and report outcomes to senior leadership.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and industry-specific training mandates.

Desired Profile

Qualifications

• MSW/MBA / PGDM in HR or Organizational Development (Tier 1/2 institute preferred)

Experience

• 10–18 years in L&D, with at least 5 years in a leadership role in

  automotive or manufacturing

  sector
• Proven experience in setting up

  MDCs/Assessment Centers

  and leading

  capability building programs

Skills & Competencies

• Strategic thinking with strong execution capability
• Expertise in

  adult learning principles

  , instructional design, and digital learning tools
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Analytical mindset with ability to measure and communicate learning impact
• Passion for innovation and continuous improvement