Job Description:
Position Title: Senior Manager – Learning & Development
Reason for Hiring
Growth-driven role to support the expansion of language, culture, and soft-skills training verticals. The position requires a senior leader who can own end-to-end training delivery, strengthen quality frameworks, and drive revenue through solid client-facing engagement.
Reporting Structure
Reports to: MD / CEO (Varun)
- Weekly 1-on-1 reviews
- Monthly leadership reviews
- Ongoing coordination with Operations, Sales, and Employer Partnership teams
Key Business Objective
To design and implement a structured, outcome-driven Learning & Development system aligned with client expectations and business development requirements.
Key Responsibilities & Milestones
First 30 Days
- Audit existing training systems, faculty quality, and delivery workflows
- Meet employer partners to understand expectations and feedback
- Establish structured client-facing reporting mechanisms
- Create a 90-day training and technology integration roadmap
First 90 Days
- Launch enhanced training modules (Language, Culture & Soft Skills)
- Introduce technology/AI-enabled tools to improve learner experience and trainer productivity
- Run a pilot cohort with measurable learning outcomes
- Present progress updates to clients and support business development pitches
First 180 Days
- Scale training delivery aligned with the BD pipeline
- Build AI-enabled assessments and certification frameworks
- Consolidate platforms into a unified training technology stack
- Reduce operational workload by 20–30% through automation
- Represent the organization in employer audits and onboarding sessions
- Support BD teams with proposals and hiring of senior instructors
Long-Term Vision (12+ Months)
Build a fully operational, data-driven L&D; and Client Success vertical delivering measurable learner outcomes, improved margins, and strong employer trust.
Team & Stakeholder Management
- Language trainers
- Cultural & soft-skills trainers
- Program leads
- Junior operations assistants
- Cross-functional coordination with Marketing, BD, Employer Partnerships, and Leadership teams
Skills & Competencies
- L&D; Expertise: Curriculum design, assessments, certifications
- Data & Analytics: KPI tracking, dashboards, reporting
- Technology & AI: LMS platforms, digital classrooms, automation tools
- Business Acumen: Cost optimization, forecasting, budgeting
- Client & BD Facing: Strong presentation, communication, and relationship management skills
Personality Traits
Growth-oriented, analytical, tech-driven, resourceful, empathetic, and operationally rigorous.
Working Model
Flexible working model (Mumbai office + hybrid)
Performance-linked vesting based on targets and tenure
Career Progression
- Head of Learning & Development (12–18 months)
- Director – Global L&D; & Employer Partnerships (24–36 months)
Preferred Background
Corporate L&D;, international education, language institutes, employability training, staffing, universities, CSR skilling programs.
International client exposure preferred.
📌 Senior Manager – Learning & Development (Mumbai)
🏢 RECEX
📍 Mumbai