L&D Lead

Job Description - Learning & Development

Job Role	L&D Lead
Department	Human Resources
Education	MBA Preferred
Reporting To	Head HR
Experience	15 + Years

Job Summary

The Learning & Development (L&D) Lead is responsible for driving the organization-wide learning strategy across corporate offices, manufacturing plants, project sites, and regional offices. The role focuses on enhancing employee capability, strengthening leadership pipelines, improving performance, and supporting business growth through structured and scalable learning initiatives. The L&D Lead will oversee training needs identification, program design, execution, and measurement, ensuring consistency and effectiveness of learning practices across all locations.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

1. L&D Strategy & Planning

• Develop and implement a comprehensive organization-wide L&D strategy aligned with business goals.
• Align training initiatives with workforce capability requirements and future business needs.
• Design and manage the annual training calendar covering corporate, plant, project site, and regional teams.

2. Training Needs Identification (TNI/TNA)

• Conduct Training Needs Analysis (TNA) across functions and locations.
• Partner with business leaders and department heads to identify skill gaps and capability requirements.
• Prioritize learning interventions based on business impact and organizational priorities.

3. Training Program Management

• Design and deploy structured training programs including technical, behavioural, and leadership development.
• Ensure effective execution of training initiatives across multiple locations.
• Maintain consistency and standardization in training content, methodologies, and delivery.

4. Leadership Development

• Build and implement leadership development frameworks and succession planning initiatives.
• Design targeted programs for emerging, mid-level, and senior leaders.
• Strengthen organizational leadership pipeline and future-ready capabilities.

5. Plant & Project Site Training

• Drive technical, functional, and safety training programs for plant and site employees.
• Collaborate with plant and project site leadership to address skill development needs.
• Oversee onboarding, induction, and workforce capability programs for site employees.

6. Learning Delivery & Execution

• Facilitate training sessions personally and through internal/external trainers.
• Manage a network of internal trainers and subject matter experts.
• Ensure effective delivery through blended learning approaches (classroom, on-the-job, and digital platforms).

7. Vendor & Training Partner Management

• Identify, onboard, and manage external training partners and consultants.
• Evaluate vendor performance and training effectiveness.
• Negotiate contracts and manage training budgets efficiently.

8. Learning Systems & Process Management

• Implement and manage Learning Management Systems (LMS), where applicable.
• Maintain training records, attendance data, and compliance documentation.
• Standardize and streamline learning processes across all locations.

9. Training Effectiveness & Reporting

• Measure training effectiveness using KPIs such as training hours, coverage, feedback, and ROI.
• Track improvements in employee performance post-training.
• Prepare dashboards and reports to provide actionable insights to leadership.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong strategic thinking and execution capability
• Stakeholder management across multiple levels and locations
• Expertise in TNA, instructional design, and learning delivery
• Experience in leadership development and capability building
• Knowledge of LMS and digital learning tools
• Strong communication, facilitation, and influencing skills

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Graduate/Postgraduate in HR, Learning & Development, or related field
• 1 5 + years of experience in L&D, preferably in manufacturing, infrastructure, or multi-location organizations
• Experience managing learning across plants/project sites is highly desirable

Confidential - For Internal Use Only