General Manager - Learning & Development

Karamtara Engineering; Mumbai; On-site; INR 4,500,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Karamtara Engineering Ltd. in Mumbai seeks an experienced Head of Learning & Development to design and drive the organisation-wide learning agenda across corporate offices and plant locations.

The role focuses on leadership development, functional and technical training, behavioural skilling, and culture-building interventions. The incumbent will build capability, manage LMS platforms, establish competency frameworks, and partner with HR and operations to create calendars, budgets, and

Qualifications

• 15–18 years of progressive HR experience with a focus on L&D.
• Experience in heavy engineering/manufacturing contexts.
• MBA/PGDM in HR or equivalent.
• Proven ability to design organisation-wide learning interventions.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement an organisation-wide L&D strategy aligned with business goals.
• Partner with plant and corporate leaders to identify capability gaps and plan annual training.
• Build a leadership development pipeline for high-potential talent.
• Drive culture-building interventions and onboarding journeys.
• Oversee LMS adoption, KPI tracking, and ROI measurement with external partners.

Skills

Leadership Development

Learning & Development

Training Strategy

Stakeholder Management

Change Management

Education

MBA / PGDM in HR

Master's degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

LMS Platforms

Job description

Karamtara Engineering Ltd is seeking an experienced and strategic Head – Learning & Development to design and drive the organisation-wide learning agenda. Based at the Corporate Office in Worli, Mumbai, the incumbent will be responsible for building capability across corporate functions and manufacturing plant locations – covering leadership development, functional and technical training, behavioural skilling, and organisation-wide culture-building interventions.

The role requires a strong understanding of the manufacturing / heavy engineering sector, adult learning principles, competency and skill-matrix design, and the ability to design and deploy learning interventions that work equally well for corporate teams and shopfloor / plant workforce.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement an organisation-wide Learning & Development strategy aligned with business goals, covering corporate office and manufacturing plant requirements.
• Partner with business and plant leaders to identify capability gaps and build annual training calendars and budgets.
• Build a long-term leadership pipeline through structured development programmes for high-potential talent.
• Drive a culture of continuous learning across all levels of the organisation, from shop floor to leadership.

Leadership & Managerial Development

• Design and roll out leadership development programmes for senior management, middle management, and first-time managers.
• Build succession-readiness through structured assessment and development frameworks.
• Partner with external institutes, business schools, and coaches for leadership interventions where required.

Functional & Technical Training

• Own the design and delivery of functional and technical training programmes across engineering, manufacturing, quality, projects, and supply chain.
• Work with plant and functional heads to build skill matrices and competency frameworks for critical roles.
• Drive certification and upskilling programmes for plant-level technical and supervisory staff.

Onboarding, Culture & Engagement

• Design induction and onboarding journeys for new joiners across corporate and plant locations.
• Lead culture-building and values-driven interventions in partnership with HR Business Partners.
• Support change management and organisational development initiatives as needed.

Learning Operations & Technology

• Drive adoption of Learning Management Systems (LMS) and digital learning platforms across locations.
• Establish and monitor L&D KPIs, including Training Man-days, Training Effectiveness, Coverage Ratio, and Cost-per-Learner.
• Institutionalise post-training evaluation and ROI measurement frameworks.
• Manage relationships with training vendors, content providers, institutes, and subject-matter experts.
• Negotiate commercial terms and monitor vendor and programme performance.
• Present periodic L&D dashboards and MIS to senior leadership.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the L&D team across corporate and plant locations.
• Build a high-performing L&D function focused on quality, relevance, and business impact.

Desired Candidate Profile

Education

• MBA / PGDM in Human Resources, or a Master's degree in a relevant discipline, from a reputed institute.
• Certifications in Learning & Development, Instructional Design, Leadership Coaching, or Organisation Development will be an advantage.

Experience

• 15 – 18 years of progressive HR experience, with a significant part of this in Learning & Development.
• Substantial experience in heavy engineering / manufacturing organisations, such as Engineering, Industrial Products, Auto Components, EPC, Metals, or Process Industries.
• Proven track record of designing and delivering learning interventions across both corporate and manufacturing plant environments.
• Experience in multi-location L&D delivery, including plant-level technical and behavioural training.