General Manager - Talent and Capability

Vi (Vodafone Idea); Lucknow; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Vodafone Idea Limited in Lucknow invites a GM - Talent & Capability Lead to design and drive strategic talent management and learning initiatives aligned with business goals.

You will build capability strategies, identify gaps, and deliver national level learning programs, dashboards, and governance while promoting diversity and an engaging workforce.

The role requires MBA/PGDM in HR and strong stakeholder management across a large matrix organization, with a focus on measurable outcomes.

Qualifications

• Strategic ability to define and execute talent development programs aligned to business goals.
• Strong ability to analyze needs and translate them into learning solutions.
• Experience driving talent management, L&D, and employee engagement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Design and drive the Talent & Capability strategy with functional teams.
• Identify current and future capability gaps and create learning interventions.
• Measure ROI and impact of learning initiatives with dashboards and metrics.
• Lead national learning academies and end-to-end lifecycle of learning programs.
• Drive DEI initiatives and foster an inclusive culture.
• Partner with HR using a matrix organizational model to enable business outcomes.

Skills

Strategic talent strategy

Stakeholder management

Training needs analysis

Learning design

Talent management

Diversity & Inclusion

Communication & facilitation

Matrix organization experience

Leadership development

Education

MBA/PGDM in HR or related field

Job description

GM - Talent & Capability Vodafone Idea Limited is an Aditya Birla Group and Vodafone Group partnership. It is India’s leading telecom service provider. The Company provides pan India Voice and Data services across 2G, 3G and 4G platform. With the large spectrum portfolio to support the growing demand for data and voice, the company is committed to deliver delightful customer experiences and contribute towards creating a truly ‘Digital India’ by enabling millions of citizens to connect and build a better tomorrow. The Company is developing infrastructure to introduce newer and smarter technologies, making both retail and enterprise customers future ready with innovative offerings, conveniently accessible through an ecosystem of digital channels as well as extensive on-ground presence. The Company is listed on National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) in India.

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. At VIL, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best. VIL's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our Values of Passion, Boldness, Trust, Speed and Digital. Consequently, our recruiting efforts are directed towards attracting and retaining best and brightest talents. Our endeavour is to be First Choice for prospective employees.

VIL ensures equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, colour, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

VIL is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce.

Role Talent & Capability Lead

Job Level/ Designation M3/ General Manager

Function / Department Human Resources

Location Lucknow, TUP circle

Job Purpose

Designing and driving strategic Talent Management and Learning initiatives that align with the overarching business strategy goals. This role is pivotal in fostering a high-performance culture, identifying and developing high-potential talent, and ensuring the workforce is equipped with the critical skills required to meet current and future business demands in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Key Result Areas / Accountabilities

• Talent & Capability Strategy – Working closely with the functional teams to create the capability strategy for the function.
• Partner with business stakeholders to identify current and future capability gaps, conduct Training needs analyses across functions and design targeted learning interventions.
• Establish mechanisms to measure the effectiveness, impact and ROI of talent and learning initiatives through metrics like learner feedback and business outcome.
• Identify and adopt external and internal best practices in capability development and management.
• Creation of role-wise learning paths/ learning journeys/ learning curriculums
• Create and manage dashboards, MIS to ensure robust governance
• Overall management of the Circle L&D Budget
• Training design and delivery - Delivery of programs designed for national rollouts. Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of the National Learning Academies across functions. Lead the design and delivery of learning programs for national and circle rollouts. Create and curate bespoke content based on business and functional requirements. Design interventions using contemporary principles of instructional design. Identify and partner with internal facilitators, subject matter expert and learning partners within the circle for training delivery. Drive digital learning interventions through assigning and driving closure of E-Learning courses
• Talent Management Partner to drive the National Talent Management framework for identifying, developing and retaining Top Talent Enable IDPs for Top Talent and key cohorts within the Circle Drive initiatives that improve Talent mobility, internal career progression and leadership readiness
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion – Drive D&I initiatives as a strategic business agenda Drive initiatives to strengthen the inclusive and respectful culture Create bespoke programs for women colleagues in the organization for enabling them to take bigger, broader roles in the organization
• Employee Engagement – Partner with Circle HRBP and leaders to build a highly engaged and connected workforce. Champion employee engagement initiatives that strengthen culture, collaboration and employee experience.
• Design and drive engagement charters and interventions for business units and teams. Enable meaningful conversations, leadership connect and a culture of continuous feedback and development.

Core Competencies, Knowledge, Experience

• Strategic ability to define and execute Talent & Capability strategies aligned to business objectives
• Strong Stakeholder Management: Exceptional ability to influence, coach, and partner with senior leadership, Corporate and cross-functional teams
• Expertise in Training Needs Analysis and translating business requirements into learning solutions.
• Strong capability in learning design, instructional design and program evaluation.
• Ability to work effectively in a matrix organization and build trust across diverse stakeholders.
• Strong business orientation with the ability to connect Talent & Capability interventions to measurable business outcomes.
• Strong communication, presentation, facilitation and analytical skills
• Must have technical / professional qualifications Master’s degree/ MBA in Human Resources or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in designing and executing talent and capability strategies in a large, complex and matrix organization.
• Significant experience in Talent Management, L&D, Employee Engagement and Capability Building

Vodafone Idea Limited (formerly Idea Cellular Limited) An Aditya Birla Group & Vodafone partnership