Talent Development Adviser

Mott MacDonald; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Agile working

Critical illness and compassionate le​

Paternity Leave

Group term life insurance

Group medical insurance coverage

Career mobility options

Short and Long-term global employment

Global collaboration and knowledge分享

Job summary

Mott MacDonald is seeking an experienced Learning & Development professional to independently manage end-to-end talent development processes across India. You will coordinate training events, engage stakeholders, and support content, as well as administer learning systems and reporting.

The role requires 5–7 years in L&D, strong coordination, and a data-driven mindset. Flexible working is supported, with a focus on delivering impactful development programs for the business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in HR or related field.
• Certification in L&D or OD is an advantage.
• Hands-on experience with LMS and performance management systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end Talent Development processes across India.
• Coordinate learning events, stakeholder engagement, and content support.
• Administer learning systems (e.g., Connected Learning, LinkedIn Learning).
• Prepare training reports, track metrics, and communicate results.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of L&D processes and tools.

Job description

Job Description:

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy committed to delivering impactful work that shapes the future.

We are a team of over 20,000 experts working across the world in more than 50 countries.

We are proud to be part of an ever‑changing global industry, delivering transformative work that’s defining our future. It’s our people who power that performance. As an employee‑owned business, we invest in creating a space for everyone to feel safe and valued and empowered with the right tools and support.

Whether you want to pursue excellence in your specialism or broaden your experience with flexible roles across our business, you’ll be connected to a community of global experts championing you to be your best. Join us and shape your story with Mott MacDonald, where everyone has the opportunity to be brilliant.

Role

The role is responsible for independently managing end‑to‑end Talent Development processes across India. This includes training coordination, stakeholder engagement, content support, performance management cycles (Connected Conversations), talent review processes, learning systems administration, reporting and communication management.

This position ensures seamless delivery of all talent development initiatives across the business, working closely with stakeholders, SMEs, global teams and external partners.

Key Responsibilities

Learning Needs & Stakeholder Engagement

• Engage with business stakeholders to understand functional needs and recommend Unit/Function‑specific training and development plans.
• Support the identification of skill gaps, learning needs and interventions required at an operational level.

Learning Program Management

• Independently plan, schedule and coordinate all learning events and capability‑building programmes.
• Work with internal SMEs and external partners to scope, design, create and adapt training content.
• Manage end‑to‑end logistics, communication, attendance, and completion follow‑ups for all training initiatives.

Learning Systems & Content Administration

• Act as the single point of contact for learning systems including Connected Learning, LinkedIn Learning, other LMS platforms, induction/training resources, and course catalogues.
• Upload, maintain and monitor training content, learner assignments, completions, and reporting accuracy.
• Maintain and periodically update induction material, learning pathways, and guidance resources.

Learning Communication & Knowledge Management

• Independently manage all L&D communication channels including SharePoint pages, Compass pages, newsletters and learning campaign messaging.
• Ensure content is updated, user‑friendly, and promotes high employee engagement.

Performance Management (Connected Conversations)

• Manage the entire Connected Conversations cycle including communication rollout, training and awareness sessions, query resolution, monitoring completion and facilitating escalations.
• Track progress and ensure timely closure of the performance management process across India.

Talent Review & Calibration Support

• Drive the annual Talent Review and Calibration process by coordinating schedules, collecting data, maintaining templates, and supporting facilitation.
• Partner with the Talent Development Business Partner to ensure smooth execution and documentation.

Global & Group Development Programmes

• Facilitate the nomination and selection process for Group/Global development programmes for India.
• Support implementation and communication of Group programmes and contribute inputs as required.

Data, Reporting & Insights

• Prepare periodic and on‑demand reports on training effectiveness, feedback, training hours, nominations, and completion metrics.
• Analyse L&D budget utilisation vs spend and highlight variances.
• Provide insights to continuously improve the learning experience.

Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to the development and updating of L&D processes, policies, frameworks, and resources.
• Recommend innovative tools, methodologies, and technologies to enhance learning delivery and impact.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong coordination and project management
• Excellent communication (written and verbal)
• Stakeholder management
• Learning system/LMS administration (SAP Success Factors and Articulate Rise is preferred)
• Content curation and basic design capability
• Data analysis and reporting
• High attention to detail and ownership
• Ability to manage multiple tasks independently
• Digital mindset and tech savviness

Educational & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in HR; certification in L&D or OD is an advantage.
• 5–7 years of experience in Learning & Development
• Hands‑on exposure to LMS, performance management systems, or content coordination preferred.

Flexible working

At Mott MacDonald, we support our staff to create work-life balance which works for them and welcome candidates looking for career flexibility. We are open to discussing flexible working at interview stage.

Our benefits package is designed to enhance your experience:

• Agile working
• Critical illness and compassionate leave
• Paternity Leave
• Group term life insurance, and Group medical insurance coverage
• Career mobility options
• Short and Long‑term global employment opportunities
• Global collaboration and knowledge sharing

Employment Compliance Requirement

As part of our global compliance requirements, all candidates must hold a valid Right to Work (RTW) document in India, which will be verified during the recruitment process.
Acceptable documents include a Passport, Voter ID, or Birth Certificate.
By applying, you confirm that you can provide valid documentation if and when required.