Manager Learning & Development (L&D;)

Location: Tathawade, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Pune

Experience: 7 to 13 Years
Industry Preference: Manufacturing / Engineering / Automotive / Industrial
Employment Type: Full-Time

Preferred industries: Manufacturing, Engineering, Automotive, Industrial

Candidates from IT/ITES/Telecom/BPO: Not preferred

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Manager Learning & Development (L&D;) to drive capability building, leadership development, organizational effectiveness, and change management initiatives across the organization. The role will be responsible for developing learning strategies, conducting training interventions for white-collar and blue-collar employees, driving OD initiatives, and building a robust leadership pipeline aligned with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Learning & Development

- Conduct Training Need Analysis (TNA) and identify capability gaps across functions and levels.
- Design, develop, and deploy training modules for technical, behavioral, managerial, and leadership competencies.
- Create and manage the annual training calendar in alignment with business requirements.
- Deliver training programs, workshops, and learning interventions for both white-collar and blue-collar workforce.
- Develop competency-based learning journeys for various employee groups.
- Manage end-to-end learning initiatives including content development, facilitation, vendor management, and program evaluation.
- Promote a culture of continuous learning and employee development.

Leadership Development

- Design and execute leadership development programs for frontline managers, middle management, and high-potential talent.




- Develop succession pipelines through structured leadership interventions.
- Facilitate programs on people management, coaching, communication, team effectiveness, decision-making, and strategic leadership.
- Support talent reviews and career development initiatives.

Organisational Development (OD)

- Design and implement OD interventions to improve organizational effectiveness and employee performance.
- Drive competency mapping and competency assessment frameworks.
- Lead employee engagement, culture-building, and organizational effectiveness initiatives.
- Support performance management and capability-building processes through developmental interventions.
- Conduct team-building workshops and facilitate organizational development programs.
- Partner with business leaders to identify organizational capability requirements and recommend OD solutions.
- Support talent management and succession planning initiatives.

Change Management

- Drive change management initiatives to support organizational transformation and business growth.
- Develop communication and capability-building plans to help employees adapt to process, system, and structural changes.
- Work closely with stakeholders to ensure successful adoption of change initiatives.
- Facilitate workshops and awareness programs during business transformation projects.

Training Effectiveness & Analytics





- Measure training effectiveness using feedback mechanisms, assessments, Kirkpatrick Model, and business impact metrics.
- Track learning KPIs and prepare periodic training MIS and dashboards.
- Evaluate ROI of learning initiatives and recommend continuous improvements.
- Analyze employee development data and provide actionable insights to leadership.

Desired Candidate Profile

Education

- MBA / PGDM in HR, Organizational Development, Learning & Development, or related discipline.
- Certifications in Training, Facilitation, Coaching, Leadership Development, OD, or Change Management would be an added advantage.

Experience

- 7 to 14 years of experience in Learning & Development, Talent Development, Organizational Development, or HR Capability Building.
- Hands-on experience in designing and conducting training programs for both white-collar and blue-collar employees.
- Proven experience in Leadership Development and Change Management initiatives.
- Experience in Manufacturing, Engineering, Automotive, Industrial, or similar sectors preferred.

Must-Have Skills

- Learning & Development (L&D;)
- Training Need Analysis (TNA)
- Training Design & Development
- Training Facilitation & Delivery
- Leadership Development
- Organizational Development (OD)
- Succession Planning
- Change Management
- Organizational Effectiveness
- Learning Effectiveness Measurement
- Stakeholder Management
- Excellent Communication & Presentation Skills

Key Competencies

- Strategic Thinking
- Strong Facilitation Skills
- Influencing & Stakeholder Management
- Coaching & Mentoring
- Problem Solving & Analytical Ability
- Project Management
- Collaboration & Relationship Building
- Data-Driven Decision Making

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