Deputy General Manager – Learning & Development

Gokaldas Exports Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Gokaldas Exports Limited is seeking a Deputy General Manager for Learning & Development to design and deliver a comprehensive learning strategy aligned with business goals. The role partners with HRBPs and leadership to identify capability gaps and drive impactful interventions across technical and soft skills.

The candidate will lead learning design, program management, and stakeholder collaboration to build scalable, future-ready solutions and measure impact with KPIs and ROI.

Qualifications

• MBA or PG in HR/Learning or related field is preferred.
• Certifications in L&D/Instructional Design are desirable.
• Experience partnering with senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Proven program and project management capabilities.
• Strong facilitation and executive presence; clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver enterprise learning strategy aligned to goals.
• Develop annual learning calendar and roadmaps.
• Create frameworks for leadership, behavioral and technical competencies.
• Ensure learning solutions link to capability building and KPIs.
• Partner with HRBPs and leaders to identify needs via TNA.
• Manage multiple programs across geographies; track ROI metrics.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal stakeholders for delivery.

Skills

Business partnering

Program management

Learning design

Stakeholder collaboration

Leadership development

Education

MBA / PG in HR or Learning

L&D / Instructional Design certifications

Stakeholder & Business Partnering

Program & Project Management

Executive presence & facilitation

Tools

LMS

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

• 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

• 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
• 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

• 8–10 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)
• 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
• Capability Building Frameworks
• Learning Programs (Leadership + Technical)
• Stakeholder Satisfaction & Business Impact Metrics