Sr Manager, Learning and Development

Gigamon; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Gigamon seeks a Senior Manager, Learning & Development to lead the global L&D strategy. You will shape manager and leadership programs, executive coaching, onboarding, and scalable learning at scale, partnering with People Partners and leaders on succession, competency development, performance, talent planning, and engagement.

You will build leadership capability, strengthen talent pipelines, and foster a culture of continuous learning across the organization, while balancing strategy with

Qualifications

• 14+ years of experience in Learning and Organizational Development or related fields.
• Experience leading global or multi-region L&D initiatives in tech or fast-growth environments.
• Proven track record delivering enterprise-level L&D strategies and roadmaps.
• Designing scalable learning content and development programs for diverse populations.
• Experience with executive coaching, leadership facilitation, onboarding, and talent development.
• Collaborating with senior leaders and People teams on succession, performance, and engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of Gigamon's global L&D strategy aligned to priorities.
• Define a forward-looking manager development strategy and multi-year roadmap.
• Design scalable learning experiences for individual contributors, managers, and leaders.
• Develop executive coaching and leadership programs to strengthen capability.
• Create cohesive onboarding experiences and improve functional onboarding across teams.
• Facilitate leadership development using inclusive, high-impact delivery methods.
• Partner with People Partners to implement talent planning, succession, and performance initiatives.
• Use data and insights to evaluate program effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.
• Establish learning standards and measurement practices across global programs.
• Manage multiple strategic initiatives while remaining hands-on in design and delivery.

Skills

Learning & Development

Organizational Development

Instructional Design

Executive Coaching

Succession Planning

Performance Management

Talent Planning

Employee Engagement

Leadership Development

Stakeholder Management

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Manager, Learning & Development, to join our People team and lead Gigamon’s global Learning & Organizational Development strategy. Reporting to the Director, Global Talent Acquisition and Learning & Development, this role will shape manager development, leadership development, executive coaching, onboarding, and scalable learning programs. You will partner with People Partners and business leaders on succession planning, competency development, performance management, talent planning, and employee engagement. Your work will strengthen leadership capability, build sustainable talent pipelines, and foster a culture of continuous learning across the organization.

What you’ll do:

• Lead the development and execution of Gigamon’s global Learning & Organizational Development strategy, aligned with business priorities and organizational needs.

• Define and implement a forward-looking manager development strategy, including program priorities, learning journeys, and a multi-year roadmap.

• Design and deliver scalable learning experiences for individual contributors, managers, and leaders that support professional growth and employee engagement.

• Develop and enhance executive coaching and leadership development programs to strengthen leadership effectiveness and organizational capability.

• Create a cohesive global onboarding experience and collaborate with business leaders to improve functional onboarding across teams.

• Facilitate leadership development and other learning programs using engaging, inclusive, and high-impact delivery methods.

• Partner with the People Partner team and cross-functional leaders to implement talent planning, succession planning, competency development, performance management, employee engagement, and total rewards initiatives.

• Use learning data, employee insights, and business metrics to evaluate program effectiveness and inform continuous improvement.

• Establish consistent learning standards, processes, and measurement practices across global programs.

• Manage multiple strategic initiatives while remaining involved in the hands-on design, facilitation, and implementation of priority programs.

What you’ve done:

• Built at least 14 year of professional experience in Learning and Organizational Development, Learning and Development, organizational development, instructional design, or a related discipline.

• Led global or multi-region learning initiatives in a fast-paced, growth-oriented technology or business environment.

• Developed and executed enterprise-level L&D strategies, manager development programs, leadership development initiatives, and learning roadmaps.

• Designed and delivered impactful learning content and scalable development programs for diverse employee populations.

• Demonstrated experience with executive coaching, leadership facilitation, onboarding, talent development, or related organizational effectiveness initiatives.

• Partnered with senior leaders and People teams on succession planning, competency building, performance management, talent planning, and employee engagement.

• Used data, analytics, and employee insights to measure learning outcomes, evaluate program effectiveness, and guide decision-making.

• Managed multiple priorities from strategy through implementation, balancing long-term planning with tactical execution.

Who you are:

• A strategic Learning & Development leader who connects organizational capability-building initiatives to business outcomes.

• A master facilitator with a motivational, engaging, and high-impact presentation style.

• A consultative and influential partner who builds credibility quickly with senior leaders, managers, People Partners, and cross-functional stakeholders.

• A flexible operator who can move effectively between long-term strategy, program design, facilitation, and hands-on execution.

• A data-informed decision-maker who uses technology, analytics, and measurable outcomes to optimize learning programs.

• A collaborative leader who fosters trust, encourages continuous learning, and reflects Gigamon’s OneGigamon values of collaboration, innovation, and employees first.

• A passionate advocate for leadership development, employee growth, and an inclusive workplace where people can thrive.