Manager - Behavioral Learning & Talent Development

Role Overview

We are seeking a dedicated professional in Learning and Talent Development to lead behavioral capability-building initiatives and enhance talent development practices at an organizational level. This position involves collaborating closely with business leaders and HR Business Partners to uncover capability gaps, design effective learning programs, and create growth paths for employees and emerging leaders.

Core Responsibilities

• Identify behavioral capability requirements using business insights, performance reviews, and competency analyses.
• Develop and implement behavioral learning programs and developmental tracks that align with the company's strategic priorities.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to deliver compelling and effective learning experiences.
• Evaluate program success through learner feedback, assessments, and ongoing reinforcement strategies.
• Create and enhance behavioral competency models tailored to organizational capabilities and career stages.
• Oversee competency-based evaluations including multi-rater feedback systems to facilitate individual growth.
• Work with HR and leadership to pinpoint talent development needs and design focused learning interventions.
• Promote career development and talent acceleration to nurture internal talent pipelines and clarify career progression paths.
• Manage the learning journeys for early career and campus talent groups such as Management Trainees, Sales Executive Trainees, Corporate Executive Trainees, Summer Interns, and similar cohorts by structuring development activities encompassing skill-building, assessments, mentoring, and career growth.
• Engage with various stakeholders including business heads, HR partners, and functional teams to cement learning and development as an organizational priority.
• Maintain partnerships with external learning and assessment vendors to deliver quality solutions and continuously improve offerings based on impact and feedback.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• MBA or postgraduate qualification in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Learning & Development, or related field preferred.
• 7 to 9 years of professional experience in Learning & Development, Talent Development, Organizational Development, or similar domains.
• Proven expertise in behavioral learning solutions, competency framework development, and talent strategies.

Key Competencies and Attributes

• Strategic capability in learning and capability building initiatives.
• Expertise in designing behavioral learning strategies and tools.
• Skill in managing talent development, assessments, and competency management systems.
• Ability to influence and partner effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong project and program management capabilities combined with strategic execution excellence.