L&D Manager

Phenom People; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Phenom seeks a Manager of Learning & Development to architect and lead enterprise-wide learning strategies. You will own the end-to-end L&D function, influencing executives and shaping a culture of continuous development to scale Phenom’s talent capability.

In this role, you will design programs across onboarding, leadership, and functional skills, manage LMS and partnerships, and measure impact with ROI-focused data.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of progressive L&D experience with at least 3 years in a managerial or leadership role in a high-growth tech or SaaS organization.
• Proven track record of building and scaling L&D functions—from strategy design to program execution—in 500+ headcount environments.
• Strong instructional design expertise with hands-on experience creating multi-modal learning content.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute Phenom's enterprise L&D strategy aligned to business priorities and workforce planning.
• Build an Annual Learning Plan with defined outcomes, investment rationale, and ROI metrics.
• Lead end-to-end design of learning programs across onboarding, functional skills, leadership development, and culture.
• Own the Learning Management System governance, content architecture, adoption metrics, and platform integration.
• Define and track L&D KPIs and present impact reports to leadership.
• Partner with HRBP teams to support succession planning and development actions for top talent.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Executive Influence

Data Fluency

Facilitation Excellence

Technology Orientation

Stakeholder Management

Education

MBA in HRD/Organizational Development

MA in HRD/Organizational Development

Equivalent advanced degree preferred

Tools

Workday Learning

Cornerstone

TalentLMS

Job description

ABOUT PHENOM

Phenom is a global HR-tech SaaS company on a mission to help a billion people find the right job. Our AI-powered People Experience Platform transforms how candidates, employees, recruiters, and managers experience talent across the full lifecycle. With 1,500+ customers globally and operations across North America, Europe, and APAC, Phenom is at the intersection of product innovation, talent strategy, and hyper-growth.

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are looking for an exceptional Manager Learning & Development to architect and lead Phenom's enterprise-wide learning strategy. This is a high-visibility, high-impact role that sits at the heart of our people agenda. You will own the end-to-end L&D function — from needs diagnosis and program design to delivery, measurement, and continuous improvement — directly influencing organizational capability, employee performance, and Phenom's ability to scale.

The ideal candidate is a practitioner-strategist: someone who can operate with executive influence, design programs rooted in business outcomes, and build a learning culture that enables Phenom to compete for and retain world-class talent.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Learning Strategy & Governance

• Design and execute Phenom's enterprise L&D strategy aligned to business priorities, workforce planning, and organizational capability goals.
• Build an Annual Learning Plan with defined outcomes, investment rationale, and ROI metrics — reviewed quarterly with HR and business leadership.
• Establish L&D governance including learning councils, SME networks, and program ownership charters.

2. Program Design & Curriculum Development

• Lead end-to-end design of learning programs across onboarding, functional skills, leadership development, and culture — using ADDIE, SAM, or equivalent instructional design frameworks.
• Build role-based learning journeys for key talent segments: engineering, product, sales, customer success, and corporate functions.
• Develop blended learning solutions — eLearning modules, live virtual sessions, cohort‑based programs, on‑the‑job tools, and social learning.
• Curate external learning partnerships with top platforms (Coursera, LinkedIn Learning, etc.) and calibrate content for Phenom's context.

3. Leadership & Manager Development

• Anchor Phenom's leadership pipeline through structured programs for first‑time managers, senior managers, and high‑potential talent.
• Design and run Phenom's Manager Effectiveness Program, covering coaching, feedback, goal‑setting, and team performance disciplines.
• Partner with HRBP teams on succession planning and development action plans for identified top talent and critical roles.

4. L&D Technology & Infrastructure

• Own the Learning Management System (LMS) — vendor management, content architecture, learner experience, and adoption metrics.
• Leverage Phenom's own platform capabilities to power internal talent development and employee experience journeys.
• Integrate L&D data with HRMS and people analytics platforms to enable real‑time learning insights.

5. Measurement & Impact

• Define and track L&D KPIs: training completion rates, time‑to‑productivity, manager effectiveness scores, internal mobility ratios, and learning ROI.
• Conduct post‑program evaluations using Kirkpatrick levels 1–4 and translate findings into program improvement cycles.
• Present learning impact reports to the VP HR, CHRO, and business leadership at MBR/QBR cadences.

6. Stakeholder Partnership & Influence

• Act as a strategic partner to business heads, engineering VPs, and HR leadership in translating workforce capability gaps into learning interventions.
• Champion a learning culture through internal campaigns, manager nudges, and senior leader visibility.
• Manage L&D budgets with cost‑efficiency discipline — track spend vs. plan, negotiate vendor contracts, and optimize per‑learner costs.

WHAT YOU BRING

Experience & Qualifications

• 8–12 years of progressive L&D experience, with at least 3 years in a managerial or leadership role within a high‑growth tech or SaaS organization.
• Proven track record of building and scaling L&D functions — from strategy design to program execution — at 500+ headcount organizations.
• Strong instructional design expertise with hands‑on experience in developing multi‑modal learning content.
• Experience managing LMS platforms (Workday Learning, Cornerstone, TalentLMS, or equivalent).
• MBA, MA in HRD/Organizational Development, or equivalent advanced degree preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to connect L&D priorities to business objectives and workforce planning cycles.
• Executive Influence: Comfortable presenting to and partnering with VP+ and C‑suite stakeholders.
• Data Fluency: Proficiency in learning analytics, dashboarding, and translating metrics into narrative insights.
• Facilitation Excellence: Experienced facilitator for leadership programs, manager cohorts, and large‑scale interventions.
• Technology Orientation: Familiarity with AI‑powered learning tools, content creation platforms, and HRMS integration.
• Stakeholder Management: Skilled at managing competing priorities, building consensus, and driving adoption across diverse business units.

WHY PHENOM

At Phenom, you will not manage L&D in a support function — you will lead it as a business capability driver. You will have:

• Direct access to HR and business leadership with a seat at the talent strategy table.
• A mandate to build — not inherit — a world‑class L&D function in a company experiencing rapid global scale.
• The opportunity to use Phenom's own AI‑powered platform to innovate how we develop our people.
• A performance‑oriented, builder culture where your impact is visible, measurable, and valued.
• Competitive compensation, and a people‑first environment.