Role & responsibilities

The Head Learning and Development is responsible for providing strategic leadership and overall

direction to the Learning and Development function of Ltd. The role oversees the

development and execution of organization-wide learning strategies, ensuring that employees across

stores, corporate functions, regional teams, and other locations have the required knowledge, skills, and

capabilities to achieve business objectives. The role builds upon the Manager Learning and

Development function, which covers learning strategy, training needs analysis, curriculum development,

training delivery, leadership development, technology integration, vendor management, performance

evaluation, and budget management.

The position leads the overall L&D; portfolio through the Manager – Learning and Development and

ensures effective functioning of the wider L&D; team comprising Assistant Managers – Learning and

Development, Senior/Executive – Instructional Design, Business Coaches, Product Coaches, Training

Coordination and other L&D; resources. The role partners with senior management and functional heads

to build a continuous learning culture and ensure measurable impact of learning initiatives on employee

performance and business outcomes.





Preferred candidate profile

Educational Qualification

- Bachelor's degree in any relevant discipline.
- MBA / Postgraduate qualification in Human Resources, Learning & Development, Business

Administration, Psychology, or a related field is preferred.

- Relevant professional certifications in Learning & Development, Training, Instructional Design,

Coaching, or related areas will be an advantage.

Experience

- 10+ years of progressive experience in Learning & Development, Training, Organizational

Development, Capability Development, or a related function.

- Experience in leading an organization-wide L&D; function in a large, multi-location organization is

preferred.

- Experience in retail, consumer electronics, mobile, consumer electrical, FMCG, or another large

frontline workforce environment will be an advantage.

- Proven experience in managing large L&D; teams and multiple learning programmes

simultaneously.

- Experience in leadership development, instructional design, digital learning, LMS, external trainer

management, and training evaluation is preferred.

- Robust experience in working with senior management and functional/business heads.

📌 Training And Development Manager (Kozhikode)
🏢 CIEL HR
📍 Kozhikode