DATA PATTERNS INDIA LIMITED

Lead – Learning & Development

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Learning & Development (L&D;) leader to drive our organization’s talent growth agenda. As part of the Human Resources team, you will own the full learning lifecycle—from identifying skill gaps to designing innovative curricula and facilitating high-impact programs that build the next generation of leaders. If you thrive on shaping strategic capability initiatives, partnering with senior stakeholders, and leveraging technology to scale learning, we would love to meet you.

Responsibilities:

1. Conduct enterprise-wide training needs analyses (TNA) to identify skill gaps and align learning initiatives with business goals.
2. Design, develop, and continuously enhance competency-based curricula, leadership development frameworks, and technical training roadmaps.
3. Oversee end-to-end program management: scoping, scheduling, resource allocation, delivery, vendor coordination, and measurement of learning effectiveness.
4. Facilitate high-impact classroom, virtual, and blended learning sessions for leadership and technical audiences.
5. Own the Learning Management System (LMS): architecture, content curation, user adoption, reporting, and optimization.
6. Establish and track key L&D; metrics; present insights and recommendations to senior leadership for continuous improvement.
7. Manage and mentor a team of L&D; specialists; foster a culture of learning, innovation, and collaboration.
8. Build strong partnerships with business leaders,



HR business partners, and external vendors to ensure alignment and buy-in for development initiatives.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s/Master's degree in Human Resources, MSW, a relevant degree in Organizational Development, Education, or a related field.
2. 8–12 years of progressive experience in Learning & Development, including curriculum design and delivery.
3. Proven expertise in training needs analysis, competency mapping, and leadership development programs.
4. Hands-on experience managing and administering enterprise-level Learning Management Systems (LMS).
5. Exceptional facilitation, presentation, and instructional design skills for both technical and soft-skills training.
6. Robust stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to influence at all organizational levels.
7. Demonstrated ability to measure learning impact using data analytics and translate insights into action.
8. Project management capabilities with a track record of delivering multiple concurrent initiatives on time and within budget.

Nice to Have:

1. Master’s degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CPLP, CPTM, SHRM-SCP).
2. Experience in digital learning technologies, e-learning authoring tools, and micro-learning design.
3. Familiarity with Agile or Design Thinking methodologies applied to learning.
4. Exposure to global or multi-cultural learning environments.
5. Background in change management or organizational effectiveness consulting.

📌 Lead - Learning & Development (Chennai)
🏢 Data Patterns
📍 Chennai