Deputy General Manager Learning & Development

Grant Thornton Bharat Llp; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton Bharat Llp seeks a Deputy General Manager Learning & Development to design and deliver an enterprise-wide learning strategy aligned with business goals in Bengaluru. The role partners with HRBPs and business leaders to identify capability gaps and drive scalable learning across technical and soft skills.

The incumbent will lead total program lifecycle, partnering with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure timely delivery, measurable impact, and alignment with

Qualifications

• 10–20 years of experience in Learning & Development / Talent Development.
• Proven business partnering and program management experience.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Learning Strategy & Design: develop enterprise-wide learning strategy and calendar.
• Business Partnering: identify learning needs with HRBPs and leaders; conduct TNA.
• Program Management: lead end-to-end learning programs; track KPIs and ROI.
• Stakeholder & Vendor Management: collaborate with CXOs, HRBPs and external vendors.

Skills

Learning strategy

Instructional design

Stakeholder partnering

Program management

Executive presence

Communication skills

Learning impact measurement

Education

MBA / Postgraduate in HR or Learning

Tools

LMS platforms

E-learning tools

Job description

Job Title: Deputy General Manager Learning & Development

Role Summary

We are seeking a dynamic Learning & Development (L&D) leader to design and deliver a comprehensive learning strategy aligned with business goals. The role will partner closely with HR Business Partners (HRBP) and the business to identify capability gaps and drive impactful learning interventions across both technical and soft skills domains.

This role requires strong expertise in learning design, program management, and stakeholder collaboration to build scalable and future-ready learning solutions.

Key Responsibilities

1. Learning Strategy & Design

• Develop and implement enterprise-wide learning strategy and roadmap
• Build annual learning calendar aligned with business priorities
• Design learning frameworks covering leadership, behavioral, and technical competencies
• Ensure learning solutions are aligned to organizational capability building

2. Business Partnering

• Partner with HRBPs and business leaders to identify learning needs
• Conduct training needs analysis (TNA) across functions
• Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders on capability development
• Align learning interventions with business KPIs and performance outcomes

3. Program Management

• Lead end-to-end learning program lifecycle (design execution evaluation)
• Manage multiple learning initiatives across functions and geographies
• Track program effectiveness using KPIs, feedback, and ROI metrics
• Ensure timely delivery of programs within budget and timelines

4. Stakeholder & Vendor Management

• Work closely with internal stakeholders (CXOs, Business Heads, HRBPs)
• Partner with external learning vendors, consultants, and platforms
• Manage vendor selection, contracts, and quality of delivery

Eligibility Criteria

Experience

• 10-20 years of experience in Learning & Development / Talent Development
• Proven experience in business partnering and program management
• Experience working with senior stakeholders

Education

• MBA / Postgraduate in HR, Learning, or related field
• Certifications in Learning & Development / Instructional Design (preferred)

Key Skills & Competencies

• Learning Strategy & Instructional Design
• Stakeholder & Business Partnering
• Program & Project Management
• Strong executive presence, facilitation and communication skills
• Knowledge of LMS, e-learning tools and methodologies (like adult learning, action learning)
• Analytical mindset with focus on learning impact measurement

Key Deliverables

• Annual Learning Calendar
• Capability Building Frameworks
• Learning Programs (Leadership + Technical)
• Stakeholder Satisfaction & Business Impact Metrics
• Learning Effectiveness Reports