Senior Manager or DGM Learning & Development

Gokaldas Exports Ltd; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,200,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Gokaldas Exports Ltd is seeking a dynamic Learning & Development leader to design and deliver a comprehensive learning strategy aligned with business goals. The role will partner with HRBPs and the business to identify capability gaps and drive impactful learning across technical and soft skills.

This role requires strong expertise in learning design, program management, and stakeholder collaboration to build scalable, future-ready solutions that drive organizational growth across functions and

Qualifications

• MBA or equivalent in HR/learning with relevant certification.
• Experience designing enterprise-wide learning strategies.
• Experience partnering with senior stakeholders and HRBPs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement enterprise-wide learning strategy and roadmap.
• Build annual learning calendar aligned with business priorities.
• Design leadership, behavioral, and technical competency frameworks.
• Ensure learning solutions align with organizational capability building.
• Partner with HRBPs and leaders to identify learning needs.
• Conduct training needs analysis (TNA) across functions.
• Advise stakeholders on capability development and KPIs alignment.
• Lead end-to-end learning program lifecycle (design, execution, evaluation).
• Manage multiple initiatives across functions and geographies.
• Track program effectiveness using KPIs, feedback, and ROI metrics.
• Ensure timely delivery within budget and timelines.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external vendors/consultants.
• Oversee vendor selection, contracts and quality of delivery.

Skills

Learning Strategy

Instructional Design

Stakeholder Partnering

Program & Project Mgmt

Executive Facilitation

Communication Skills

Education

MBA / Postgraduate in HR or Learning

Tools

LMS

e-learning tools

Job description

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

• 712 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